2016
Kuberg Free-Rider - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 413572 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enduro-offroad |
| Make | Kuberg |
| Model | Free-Rider |
| Price | Euro 3500. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2016 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Steel double cradle tube frame, powder-coated |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Manitou Dorado Expert 180 mm forks with air pumps |
| Fronttyre | 2.40-16 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | DNM Burner RB-RCP shock absorbers |
| Reartyre | 2.40-16 |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Air |
|---|---|
| Enginedetails | Electric |
| Enginetype | BLDC motor |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Power | 2.68 HP (2.0 kW)) |
| Topspeed | 55.0 km/h (34.2 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black |
|---|---|
| Comments | 2 hour charging time. Intended for children. Range up to 1-2 hours. 48V 22 Ah battery. |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 38.1 kg (84.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Powerweightratio | 0.0703 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 860 mm (33.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Kuberg
Country of Origin:
Czech Republic
Founder:
Czech EV engineering team (publicly credited to Kuberg s.r.o.)
Best Known For:
Electric off-road bikes for kids/teens and light adult trail use
Company History
Kuberg focused early on a gap electrics could uniquely fill: quiet, low-maintenance dirt bikes for young riders and backyard practice. Compact hub/gear-drive motors, modular batteries, and robust frames let kids learn throttle control without fumes or noise complaints, while smartphone-linked parental controls managed speed and response for safety. As experience grew, Kuberg scaled the formula to teen and light adult models, targeting kart tracks and technical single-track where instant torque and low mass shine. Waterproofing, connector quality, and battery management improved quickly thanks to real-world family useāmud, hose-downs, and storage abuse. While not chasing motocross peak power, Kuberg helped normalize EVs in off-road training, making seat time easier for families and expanding riding locations. Historically, the brand shows how electrics create new on-ramps to motorcycling: approachable, controllable, and neighbor-friendly machines that build skills and smiles with minimal wrenching.