2017
KTM Freeride E-SM - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 83783 |
|---|---|
| Category | Super motard |
| Make | KTM |
| Model | Freeride E-SM |
| Year | 2017 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Perimeter steel-aluminium composite frame. Subframe: High-strength polymide / ABS plastic. |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | WP upside-down Ø 43 mm |
| Frontwheeltravel | 250 mm (9.8 inches) |
| Rake | 23.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 230 mm (9.1 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP PDS shock absorber |
| Rearwheeltravel | 260 mm (10.2 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
|---|---|
| Driveline | Single speed transmission |
| Enginedetails | Electric |
| Enginetype | Permanent magnet synchronous motor in a disc armature design |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Power | 22.00 HP (16.1 kW)) @ 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 42.00 Nm (4.3 kgf-m or 31.0 ft.lbs) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Orange/white/gray/blue |
|---|---|
| Comments | Charging time: 50 min (80%), 80min (100%). |
| Electrical | Lithium-ion battery |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Groundclearance | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
|---|---|
| Seatheight | 880 mm (34.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 108.0 kg (238.1 pounds) |
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.