| Year of specifications |
2011 |
| Engine |
Electric
motor |
| Transmission |
direct
drive - no clutch, no chain |
|
Top speed |
43 mph
/ 70 km/h |
| 0-60 MPH |
- |
| Horsepower |
30 hp |
| Weight |
90 kg /
198 lbs |
| Seat
height |
- |
Electric motorcycles are far from mainstream, however there
are now several well known, or at least well-funded, companies
dabbling in the field. KTM are probably one of the biggest players
in the motorcycle sector to throw themselves in at the deep
end and produce a production ready, over-the-counter electric
motorbike. This isn't just concept or prototype stuff anymore.
The KTM Freeride as its called, has been in the works for several
years. The company showed off the initial concept back in 2008,
and at the 2010 Tokyo Motor Show the nearly production ready
prototypes will be displayed. In 2011 you'll be able to buy
one.
The Freeride is offered in two different forms. A knobbly-tired
off-roader, and a road-tired supermoto styled street machine.
Both bikes are based around a lightweight delta box frame with
forged aluminium components. Mounted where the engine is normally
found is a compact 30 horsepower electric motor which offers
43Nm of torque - and that's available from zero rpm. The motor
is supplied electricity by a rechargeable and replaceable lithium-ion
battery pack which can be juiced up in just 1.5 hours. Runtime
on a full charge is around an hour. Top speed of the Freeride
is a none too amazing 43 mph. But then the bike is designed
for doing tricks, stunts and beating city traffic. Not cruising
down the open highway.
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