KTM unveiled its second-generation Freeride E-XC for 2018 at the Red Bull Hangar-7 in Salzburg, Austria, yesterday.
The Freeride is powered by a state-of-the-art electric motor with a peak of 18 kW fitted into a redesigned composite frame and benefits from a 50% capacity increase in its new powerpack, which offers up to one and a half hours of riding time with just one battery charge.
The E-XC also utilises energy recuperation when coasting or braking for an additional range boost, and the battery has a quick charging time, while also providing 70% of its initial capacity after 700 charge cycles. It features three riding modes: Economy, Enduro and Cross.
KTM says that not only does the Freeride offer major environmental advantages, the cost of running the bike is vastly reduced over an equivalent combustion motorcycle.
The new KTM will arrive in dealers in certain markets at the beginning of next year.