K
TM says the 2025 battery-
powered Freeride E is 99
percent new, featuring an
in-house-developed drivetrain,
expanded battery "potential," and
updated components. However,
the big news is that it's street le
-
gal. It's the company's first plated
e-motorcycle and now slips into
the dual sport category.
Here are the stats: KTM claims
the new Freeride offers 11 kW
nominal power, 18.5 kW peak
power, 37 Nm of torque, and 59
mph top speed. KTM also claims
that it has 20 percent more bat
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tery "potential" than the first-gen-
eration Freeride model. It comes
with a 660 W charger and will
complete a full charge in eight
hours with a normal household
supply. A 20-80 percent rate can
be reached between four to five
hours. According to KTM, the
battery can be removed in less
than 10 minutes.
KTM says the battery life can
withstand over 1000 charge cy
-
cles before dipping to 80 percent
effectiveness, and typical enduro
riding time is estimated to be
between two and three hours.
In the chassis department, the
new Freeride features a chromoly-
steel frame that rides on 21- and
18-inch wheels and the latest-edi
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tion WP Xact and Xplor suspen-
sion, fully adjustable at both ends.
Seat height is 35.6 inches.
It also features black aluminum
wheels, Braketec braking systems
with 260mm front/240mm rear
discs, a new switchbox selection
unit for the handlebars, and in-
mold graphics.
Claimed weight is 251 pounds.
Price has not yet been an
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nounced. Availability will be
January 2025.
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