New KTM Freeride E

[sixstringsteve]

Not yet announced in the US, but what a cool bike. Gotta give them props for thinking outside the box and for making an electric bike in such a cool package.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8H9eAVi4UZk&feature=player_embedded
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I'm even more excited for the Freeride 350, but that's for another thread.

 

[glockman]

When I first read about the other two electric motorcross bikes all I could think about was how much fun they would be bombing down some singletrack. This revived that thought. Not too sure about one of these on a true MX track but they would be fun as a self propelled Mtn Bike.

 

[Caleb]

I'm more interested in the Freeride 350...however, they make these Freeride bikes seem super light, but they are only a few lbs (about 10 IIRC) lighter than say my 300XC. I also heard the Freerides aren't going to be released in the US. If they do get released, I'll take a hard look at the Freeride 350, that would be a fun bike.

 

[sixstringsteve]

I won't be able to afford a new freeride 350, but after two or three years,I should be able to afford a used one. The freeride 350s are supposed to be right around 200 lbs. They seem like the absolute perfect bike for my wants.

 

[Caleb]

All the specs I've found on the 350 is about 220lbs (99kg)

http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/ktm_freeride_350_2012.php

Still good for a four stroke.

 

[sixstringsteve]

ah, thanks for clarifying. I was hoping it'd be lighter, but 220 isn't bad. Crossing my fingers that they bring these to the US. They'd be the perfect GF bike.