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2016KTM Freeride E-SM

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The 2016 KTM Freeride E-SM is an electric supermoto designed for urban riders seeking eco-friendly commuting without compromising agility. Its lightweight 108 kg frame, automatic transmission, and 42 Nm torque deliver nimble handling perfect for city streets and light off-road exploration. Known for zero-emission performance and minimal maintenance, it appeals to environmentally conscious motorcyclists prioritizing sustainability.

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Wet weight
108.0 kg
Seat height
870 mm
Power
22.0 HP (16.1 kW) @ 4500 RPM

What’s new for the 2016 KTM Freeride E-SM

vs the 2015
Spec20152016
Wet weight 110.0 kg (242.5 pounds) 108.0 kg (238.1 pounds)
Seat height 910 mm (35.8 inches) 870 mm (34.3 inches)
Front suspension WP Suspension 4357 MXMA WP upside-down Ø 43 mm
Rear suspension WP Suspension PDS shock WP PDS shock absorber
Other years 2015 2016 2017

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 39Agility 91Comfort 45Off-road 55Touring 15Road manners 65
Off-road & trail55%
Cornering85%
City riding60%
Daily riding30%
Touring12%
Two-up5%
Track68%
Best for
Built as a nimble supermoto-styled electric trainer and playbike for tight tarmac, parking-lot practice, and short mixed-surface fun rather than serious performance riding.
Built for
Playful, quiet, and instant-torque responsive, rewarding a smooth throttle hand and an appetite for flicking the bike around corners and curbs.
Not ideal for
Not for riders wanting long-distance touring, sustained highway speeds, or passenger carrying, since range, top speed, and comfort are all limited by its compact electric supermoto design.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 870mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with tip-toe one foot on the 2016 KTM Freeride E-SM, with a relaxed knee angle of around 135 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Power
22.0 HP (16.1 kW) @ 4500 RPM
Torque
42.0 Nm (4.3 kgf-m)
Power/weight ratio
0.2037 HP/kg (wet)
Cooling system
Air
Starting
Electric
Motor Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor in a disc armature design
Capacity:
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Transmission
Transmission type
Automatic
Final drive
Chain
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1418 mm
Seat height
870 mm
Wet weight
108.0 kg
Ground clearance
320 mm
Dry weight
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Chassis & suspension
Frame
Perimeter steel-aluminium composite frame. Subframe: High-strength polymide / ABS plastic.
Front suspension
WP upside-down Ø 43 mm
Rear suspension
WP PDS shock absorber
Front wheel travel
250 mm
Rear wheel travel
260 mm
Rake (fork angle)
23.0°
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
260 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
230 mm
Other
Color options
Orange/white/gray/blue
Comments
Charging time: 50 min (80%), 80min (100%).

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 201520162017
Seat height 910 mm 870 mm 880 mm

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What engine power does the KTM Freeride E-SM have?

The 2016 KTM Freeride E-SM has a Power of 22.0 HP (16.1 kW) @ 4500 RPM.

What is the torque of the KTM Freeride E-SM?

The 2016 KTM Freeride E-SM has a Torque of 42.0 Nm (4.3 kgf-m or 31.0 ft.lbs).

How much does the KTM Freeride E-SM weigh?

The 2016 KTM Freeride E-SM has a Wet weight of 108.0 kg (238.1 pounds).

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