KTM Freeride E-SM - 2015 Specifications and Reviews

The 2015 KTM Freeride E-SM is an innovative electric street-legal motorcycle designed for urban commuters and riders seeking emission-free transportation. Powered by a 22-horsepower electric motor and lithium-ion battery, it delivers nimble handling and lightweight performance at 110 kg. Best known for pioneering electric two-wheel mobility, this compact bike suits city navigators who value sustainability and low maintenance costs.

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Engine and Transmission Specifications

Transmission type,final driveChain
GearboxAutomatic
Cooling systemAir
Torque42.00 Nm (4.3 kgf-m or 31.0 ft.lbs)
Power22.00 HP (16.1 kW) @ 4500 RPM
Engine detailsPermanent magnet synchronous motor in a disc armature design
Engine typeElectric
 
 

CategorySuper motard
Year2015
ModelKTM Freeride E-SM

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels

Rear brakesSingle disc
Front brakesSingle disc
Rear wheel travel260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear SuspensionWP  Suspension  PDS shock
Front wheel travel250 mm (9.8 inches)
Front SuspensionWP  Suspension 4357 MXMA
Rake (fork angle)23.0°
Frame typePerimeter steel-aluminium composite frame. Subframe: High-strength polymide / ABS plastic.
 
 

Physical measures and capacities

Wheelbase1,418 mm (55.8 inches)
Ground clearance340 mm (13.4 inches)
Seat height910 mm (35.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc110.0 kg (242.5 pounds)

Other specs

MaintenanceFind parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
ElectricalLithium-ion battery, 300 V
StarterElectric
Color optionsOrange/white/gray

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

22 hp
Peak Power

Best For

Track68%
City60%
Cornering85%
Daily Riding30%
Touring12%
Passenger5%

Rider Profile

Best ForBest suited to riders with at least some off-road or supermoto experience, since the light weight and instant electric torque make it lively rather than forgiving.
PurposeBuilt as a nimble supermoto-styled electric trainer and playbike for tight tarmac, parking-lot practice, and short mixed-surface fun rather than serious performance riding.
Rider FitIts extremely low 108 kg weight and tall 880 mm seat height favor confident, moderately fit riders who can manage a tall, flickable machine rather than absolute beginners needing low seat height.
CharacterPlayful, quiet, and instant-torque responsive, rewarding a smooth throttle hand and an appetite for flicking the bike around corners and curbs.
Not Ideal ForNot for riders wanting long-distance touring, sustained highway speeds, or passenger carrying, since range, top speed, and comfort are all limited by its compact electric supermoto design.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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2015 KTM Freeride E-SM Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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Feet:

At 910mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with cannot reach comfortably on the 2015 KTM Freeride E-SM, with a relaxed knee angle of around 145 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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