2024
KTM SX-E 3 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 123633 |
|---|---|
| Category | Minibike-cross |
| Make | KTM |
| Model | SX-E 3 |
| Year | 2024 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Chrome-molybdenum steel central-tube |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | XACT 35 WP Upside-Down fork, Ø 35 mm |
| Frontwheeltravel | 144 mm (5.7 inches) |
| Rake | 24.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP monoshock |
| Rearwheeltravel | 133 mm (5.2 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Air |
|---|---|
| Driveline | 1/2 x 3/16´ chain |
| Enginedetails | 48 V BLDC motor with outer rotor, peak power 3.9 kW |
| Gearbox | 1-speed |
| Torque | 10.5 Nm (1.1 kgf-m or 7.7 ft.lbs) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain (final drive) |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Orange/Black/White/Blue |
|---|---|
| Comments | Charging time 60 min. Lithium-Ion battery. |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Alternateseatheight | 600 mm (23.6 inches) If adjustable, highest setting. |
|---|---|
| Groundclearance | 152 mm (6.0 inches) |
| Seatheight | 555 mm (21.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About KTM
Country of Origin:
Austria
Founder:
Hans Trunkenpolz (later joined by Ernst Kronreif)
Best Known For:
Off-road/enduro supremacy, Dakar wins, Duke/RC streetbikes, and READY TO RACE ethos
Company History
KTM evolved from a postwar repair shop into a racing juggernaut by treating competition as R&D. Lightweight two-strokes made the brand a force in motocross and enduro; later four-strokes and advanced electronics cemented dominance. Dakar Rally victories showcased reliability under extreme conditions and fed the Adventure lineup—bikes that balance long-travel composure with startling pace. On the street, the Duke and RC families brought razor geometry and punchy singles/twins to license tiers worldwide, while the 1290 Super Duke and Adventure pushed the IMU-aided edge of performance. Corporate agility—acquisitions, platform sharing with Husqvarna/GASGAS—expanded reach without blurring identity. Historically, KTM changed expectations for chassis feedback and electronics integration in dirt and on road, proving that orange-painted ferocity could also be precise. The brand’s throughline is simple: build light, communicate grip, and let riders go fast safely. Few companies have turned a color and a slogan into such a reliable proxy for results.