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Title: KTM Bringing Freeride to USA in 2017
Post by: mrwilsn on July 26, 2017, 07:34:59 AM

I'm really glad to see KTM bringing the Freeride to the USA.  Would love to see them introduce some more electric motorcycles  ;D

Only at 11 dealerships though....let's hope interest for the beta program is high and in short order all KTM dealers offer the Freeride.  At least they are taking dealer training seriously when it comes to working on high voltage.

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/ktm/2017-ktm-freeride-e-xc-electric-motorcycle-coming-to-us.html (http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/ktm/2017-ktm-freeride-e-xc-electric-motorcycle-coming-to-us.html)

Title: Re: KTM Bringing Freeride to USA in 2017
Post by: Richard230 on July 26, 2017, 08:18:27 PM

My BMW dealer says that the BMW C-Evolution scooter should arrive in dealer showrooms in December.  A great time to introduce an brand new model. Initial sales ought to be "brisk".  ::)

Title: Re: KTM Bringing Freeride to USA in 2017
Post by: StraydogEOMFD on July 27, 2017, 04:26:48 PM

Didn't see any range numbers in the posted article but 2.6 kWh can't be much.  Still hope to see it do well, it's priced sorta decent and could make an awesome track bike.

Title: Re: KTM Bringing Freeride to USA in 2017
Post by: ESokoloff on July 28, 2017, 05:17:08 PM

Quote from: StraydogEOMFD on July 27, 2017, 04:26:48 PM

...........it's priced sorta decent .........

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“The exciting part for consumers is that through this pilot program, the Freeride E-XC is available for a price that is substantially less than these models would sell for outside of this program.”

Get em while you can.

It's nice ce to see that Malcom Smith is one of the 11 chosen dealers. 

Title: Re: KTM Bringing Freeride to USA in 2017
Post by: odedmaz on July 28, 2017, 09:53:48 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbqPUANviqU&feature=youtu.be

This is a real life test of the freeride e. Especially important is the end where he summarize the distance the bike is capable of handling in one charge (dirt & road use). Not much.
Besides that, the bike seems great with high quality components. I love the left hand rear brake setup (stock).

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Title: Re: KTM Bringing Freeride to USA in 2017
Post by: Alan Stewart on July 29, 2017, 12:54:36 AM

I'm glad to see another choice on the market. Electric motorcycles are not going to succeed until there are far more choices than are available today.