KTM Freeride E-SM - 2017 Specifications and Reviews
The 2017 KTM Freeride E-SM is an electric urban scrambler designed for city riders seeking eco-friendly commuting with off-road capability. Its lightweight 108 kg frame, agile handling, and 50-minute quick charge make it ideal for short urban trips and weekend adventures. Known for blending electric efficiency with KTM's renowned dirt bike DNA, it suits environmentally conscious riders wanting fun, accessible performance.
Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Driveline | Single speed transmission |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Torque | 42.00 Nm (4.3 kgf-m or 31.0 ft.lbs) |
| Power | 22.00 HP (16.1 kW) @ 4500 RPM |
| Engine details | Permanent magnet synchronous motor in a disc armature design |
| Engine type | Electric |
| Category | Super motard |
| Year | 2017 |
| Model | KTM Freeride E-SM |
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Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Rear brakes diameter | 230 mm (9.1 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front brakes diameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Rear wheel travel | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Rear Suspension | WP PDS shock absorber |
| Front wheel travel | 250 mm (9.8 inches) |
| Front Suspension | WP upside-down Ø 43 mm |
| Rake (fork angle) | 23.0° |
| Frame type | Perimeter steel-aluminium composite frame. Subframe: High-strength polymide / ABS plastic. |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Wheelbase | 1,418 mm (55.8 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Seat height | 880 mm (34.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 108.0 kg (238.1 pounds) |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Comments | Charging time: 50 min (80%), 80min (100%). |
| Electrical | Lithium-ion battery |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Orange/white/gray/blue |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
22 hp
Peak Power
Best For
Track68%
City60%
Cornering85%
Daily Riding30%
Touring12%
Passenger5%
Rider Profile
| Best For | Best 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. |
| Purpose | Built 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 Fit | Its 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. |
| Character | Playful, quiet, and instant-torque responsive, rewarding a smooth throttle hand and an appetite for flicking the bike around corners and curbs. |
| Not Ideal For | Not 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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