KTM Freeride E-SM (Electric)
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wrote on 24 Aug 2016, 10:56 last edited by
This bike is actually fascinating! Never seen anything like it
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wrote on 24 Aug 2016, 11:20 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!
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wrote on 24 Aug 2016, 14:23 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!
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wrote on 24 Aug 2016, 14:28 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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wrote on 24 Aug 2016, 14:29 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.
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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.
wrote on 24 Aug 2016, 15:10 last edited by@MIGHTYMAN That's quality 22bhp. That's faster than a dt lol
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wrote on 24 Aug 2016, 15:11 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.
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wrote on 24 Aug 2016, 15:20 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!
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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!
wrote on 24 Aug 2016, 20:09 last edited by@MIGHTYMAN Battery technology is going to make massive strides in the next 15 years, cool bike!
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wrote on 25 Aug 2016, 07:43 last edited by
Couple of pics and a video of the battery removed.
http://i.imgur.com/50fHzwB.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Zmxt2bf.jpg
Not sure what to make of the small amounts of what appears to be battery acid though...
http://i.imgur.com/BoM5l0Z.jpg
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wrote on 26 Aug 2016, 18:50 last edited by
Sorry guys the home page doesn't exist apparently lol I'm locked out again,all I can do is search for a random post and try to get a msg thru
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wrote on 29 Aug 2016, 21:50 last edited by
Video of some attemps at a few wheelies / endos. Going nice and slow, I can pull it up with ease. Just under 30mph and it will still wheelie, but only if I stand up.
https://youtu.be/mRAJq5tWfb0
I'm sure the front wheel keeps coming out of alignment after these sessions but no idea why as everything it nice and tight. Hope it's not wheels giving way... -
Video of some attemps at a few wheelies / endos. Going nice and slow, I can pull it up with ease. Just under 30mph and it will still wheelie, but only if I stand up.
https://youtu.be/mRAJq5tWfb0
I'm sure the front wheel keeps coming out of alignment after these sessions but no idea why as everything it nice and tight. Hope it's not wheels giving way...wrote on 29 Aug 2016, 22:37 last edited by@MIGHTYMAN She looks real cool and also looks like she rides very well too. What speeds can you get up to? She pulls pretty damn good from the vid, have you any friends to ride with for a direct comparision???
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wrote on 29 Aug 2016, 23:11 last edited by
Top speed with the current 13-46 sprockets is only 54. The stock 13-40 sprockets offer 64. Should see 75 with a good enough road setup though I reckon. Haven't ridden with anyone just yet but will do soon!
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Top speed with the current 13-46 sprockets is only 54. The stock 13-40 sprockets offer 64. Should see 75 with a good enough road setup though I reckon. Haven't ridden with anyone just yet but will do soon!
wrote on 29 Aug 2016, 23:21 last edited by@MIGHTYMAN That's pretty insane for an electic bike! Like you say once they improve on the battery tech I'm sure we'll se more and more electric bikes and cars!!! ;O)
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wrote on 4 Sept 2016, 14:57 last edited by
Here's a 0-50!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9YAhEjqXfw -
Here's a 0-50!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9YAhEjqXfwwrote on 4 Sept 2016, 16:08 last edited by@MIGHTYMAN geeeeez! That thing is quick! Want one. You sure its the gearing and not a restriction on the speed limit?
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@MIGHTYMAN geeeeez! That thing is quick! Want one. You sure its the gearing and not a restriction on the speed limit?
wrote on 4 Sept 2016, 16:09 last edited bySavage haha
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@MIGHTYMAN geeeeez! That thing is quick! Want one. You sure its the gearing and not a restriction on the speed limit?
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Here's a 0-50!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9YAhEjqXfwwrote on 4 Sept 2016, 21:20 last edited by@MIGHTYMAN WOW!!! 4.64 seconds, how does that compare to your DT???
