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    • Mightyman
      Mightyman Global Moderator last edited by Mightyman

      I had been eyeing this up on eBay all last week and when nobody bought it I just couldn't resist...
      2015 KTM Freeride E-SM
      http://i.imgur.com/W49ISUc.jpg
      http://i.imgur.com/hLSoItN.jpg
      http://i.imgur.com/lB0S9Lo.jpg
      I'm sure some of you have opinions about these but I have wanted one for years!

      TDR 125 - 2001

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      • NINJA
        NINJA @Mightyman last edited by

        @MIGHTYMAN looks like a damn sweet ride there dude and unusual too. Is it a factory SM conversion or a modded MX bike???

        SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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        • Calum
          Calum last edited by

          Mate! Fair play. That's quality.

          Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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          • NINJA
            NINJA last edited by

            NVM I found the answer!!! LOL ;O)

            http://www.ktm.com/e-ride/freeride-e-sm-2016/

            SEDUCED BY THE DARK SIDE!!!

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            • Mightyman
              Mightyman Global Moderator last edited by

              Yeah bought it as an SM, second SM registered in the country supposedly. Looking for a set of off road wheels as well though, can't warrant the purchase if I don't use it as an all rounder. Very weird with no power curve, its just acceleration until your at top speed!

              TDR 125 - 2001

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              • Mightyman
                Mightyman Global Moderator last edited by

                Cheeky little start up video. It's not dead silent when it's not moving which I thought was odd.
                https://youtu.be/ra15bXylkzI

                TDR 125 - 2001

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                • Calum
                  Calum last edited by

                  That is so odd and interesting!

                  Is there anything that can actually fail on this. Presumably not!

                  Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                  • Mightyman
                    Mightyman Global Moderator last edited by Mightyman

                    Well there is a diagnostics port on the bike so it's definetly possible.. although I think the main concern is the battery. "Will last 10 years or 3000 charges", is the info I was given. But I worry that it may lose some capacity over time as batteries tend to do. But at just 90 minutes for a full charge, I'm happy so far!

                    TDR 125 - 2001

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                      2stroketerror last edited by

                      How long does it last? I know it's hard to say because of different riding etc but how long would u say

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                      • Mightyman
                        Mightyman Global Moderator last edited by

                        Haven't ridden through a full charge on it yet. Picked it up yesterday and couldn't managed to change my insurance today. Previous owner said he managed 45 miles riding economically and 35 when he was riding faster. Reading reviews, the pro MX riders manage just 30 minutes of track time but amateurs can spend over an hour and a half so I'll get plenty of time on the track I'de say!

                        TDR 125 - 2001

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                        • Mightyman
                          Mightyman Global Moderator last edited by

                          Battery lasted about 20 miles today with hard use! But it wasn't charged to 100% prior, so hopefully I'll see a bit more out of it next time. Sounds like an RC car in this vid.
                          https://youtu.be/zCalXM8mBtc

                          TDR 125 - 2001

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                          • Calum
                            Calum last edited by

                            That is properly interesting ride!

                            Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                            • Biker_123
                              Biker_123 last edited by

                              This bike is actually fascinating! Never seen anything like it

                              Every problem has a solution

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                              • Mightyman
                                Mightyman Global Moderator last edited by Mightyman

                                They really are the future.. Just need to get over the poor battery technology we have and they will be everywhere I promise! I heard they were coming out back in 2014 and have had my heart set on one since.

                                £10,300 brand new so I wasn't planning on getting one for a few more years but this one was listed at just £4,350 ready for the road so I couldn't say no. The older stock are on eBay now for around £5,500 brand new but at the end of the day it's a 2015 bike so I can't complain. For short commutes, it makes a lot of sense.

                                Once I get some off road wheels so I can take it to the tracks, then I'll get some real use out of it. At 108kg it should be light enough to throw into some corners nicely!

                                TDR 125 - 2001

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                                • Biker_123
                                  Biker_123 last edited by

                                  They'll probably work out kinks with the battery's soon but wow I really really like it! stunning piece of kit would be good if you get some videos of it on the track I would like to see more of it looks pretty fast in the videos! still can't quite get my head around the way it sounds but I'd be up for buying one of these in a few years when they get to grips with the battery technology!

                                  Every problem has a solution

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                                  • Calum
                                    Calum last edited by

                                    What's the power output on these?

                                    Are we going to be seeing 17 year olds on them?

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                                    • Mightyman
                                      Mightyman Global Moderator last edited by

                                      They are actually CBT legal unfortunately... Even though they output 22hp, they are legal on a CBT because of the economy mode only using half the total torque the motor has to offer.

                                      TDR 125 - 2001

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                                      • Calum
                                        Calum @Mightyman last edited by

                                        @MIGHTYMAN That's quality 22bhp. That's faster than a dt lol

                                        Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                                        • Calum
                                          Calum last edited by

                                          It's sad if you ask me. The fact they can get a motor to output more power than an engine lol.

                                          Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                                          • Mightyman
                                            Mightyman Global Moderator last edited by

                                            Yeah quicker than a DT. Designed to be able to compete with 125 MX bikes so had to be. It is amazing how small the actual motor is tbh, Battery weighs in at 28kg and is bigger than the motor. I'll upload a video of it without the battery later on, it looks silly!

                                            TDR 125 - 2001

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