KTM Freeride E
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| KTM Freeride Electric | |
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| Also called | Freeride E, Freeride E-SM, Freeride E-SX, Freeride E-XC |
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| Manuals | Service Manual |
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KTM Freeride E
Specifications Electric motor Permanent magnet synchronous motor in a disc armature design Rated output 7.5 kW (10.1 hp) Max. power 22 kW (30 hp) Traction battery Lithium-ion (easily removed) Rated voltage 300 V Charging time 1.5 h CHASSIS Frame Perimeter steel-aluminum composite frame Subframe High-strength polymide / ABS plastic Shock absorber WP Suspension PDS shock Suspension travel front 250 mm Suspension travel rear 260 mm Chain 5/8 x 1/4" Steering Head Angle 67° Wheelbase 1,418±10 mm Ground Clearance (unloaded) 340 mm Seat height (unloaded) 910 mm Weight without fuel approx. 95 kg
Built along the Freerides ride anywhere mantra,
the KTM Freeride E comes with 2.1kWh of battery power on-board, and is powered
by a brushed DC motor. With a rated output of 10hp, KTM says the Agni motor is
good for 30hp peak, with a maximum of 300 Volts going through the system. Helped
by its small battery size, the Freeride E weighs only 204 lbs and can be
recharged off a 220V socket in 90 minutes. As for range, KTM has an interesting
rating system for the electric Freeride, quoting a 20 minute ride time in the
hands of a professional, while the KTM Freeride E is rated to last 45 minutes in
the hands of an amateur.
KTM will be initially only selling 100 units in early 2012, as the Austrian company wants to test the electric dirt bike market before going into full production. If those market test show a market, then KTM will pursue full-scale production. Accordingly, KTM hasnt released pricing on the 2012 KTM Freeride E beyond that it will be less than 10,000, though looking at the components the Ready to Race company could be able to undercut Brammo, Zero, and BRD. Obviously with a distribution, sales, and support network already in place, KTM has a leg up on these other electric motorcycle companies.