KTM FREERIDE READY TO RACE?
KTM has been quietly refining its Freeride E moto for the past decade, but now they are sounding off about more power, greater range and improved charging times for the eMoto. The company’s flagship expression of effortless, low maintenance fun is now “Ready To Race” courtesy of new a 29 kg MX50 Lithium-Ion battery providing 2-3 hours of typical Enduro-esque riding time. For 2027 KTM has pumped the peak power up to 19.2 kW from the inaudible, efficient, waterproof and dustproof motor. Torque has been boosted to 37 Nm. The output can be administered through three ride modes and three energy recouperation settings that help extend the range.
This boost in performance comes concurrent with weight reductions. KTM has shaved a couple kilos from the Freeride and it now tips the scales at 112 kg. The same precision-engineered chrome-molybdenum steel frame surrounds the engine and battery. The subframe is made from aluminum and glass-fiber reinforced nylon and the seat height has now crept up to 910 mm.
More gains have been made with the battery capacity. Riders can count on a 5.5 kWh from the ‘swappable’ battery technology and the battery itself will easily withstand over 1000 charging cycles before a dip towards 80% effectiveness. Key power stats: 8.3 kW nominal power, 19.2 kW peak power, 37 Nm of torque and a top speed of 95 km/h.
2027 KTM FREERIDE E – HIGHLIGHTS
• 2027 model with refined power delivery and a modest battery capacity increase compared to the previous generation
• All the benefits of the latest technology in an electric motorcycle: low emissions and maintenance, ease of use – handlebar brake set-up – while being reliable, durable and safe
• Purposeful chassis engineering with a molybdenum steel frame and a motorcycle weight of 112 kg
• Adjustable WP XACT and XPLOR suspension and 21” and 18” aluminum wheels
• Interchangeable battery tech, 8h charging time with 660 W unit, 1.5h with 3.3 kW power charger
