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2015KTM Freeride E-SM

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The 2015 KTM Freeride E-SM is an innovative electric street-legal motorcycle designed for urban commuters and riders seeking emission-free transportation. Powered by a 22-horsepower electric motor and lithium-ion battery, it delivers nimble handling and lightweight performance at 110 kg. Best known for pioneering electric two-wheel mobility, this compact bike suits city navigators who value sustainability and low maintenance costs.

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Wet weight
110.0 kg
Seat height
910 mm
Power
22.0 HP (16.1 kW) @ 4500 RPM
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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 38Agility 90Comfort 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 910mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2015 KTM Freeride E-SM, with a relaxed knee angle of around 145 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
0.2000 HP/kg (wet)
Cooling system
Air
Starting
Electric
Motor Type
Permanent magnet synchronous motor in a disc armature design
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Transmission
Transmission type
Automatic
Final drive
Chain
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1418 mm
Seat height
910 mm
Wet weight
110.0 kg
Ground clearance
340 mm
Dry weight
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Chassis & suspension
Frame
Perimeter steel-aluminium composite frame. Subframe: High-strength polymide / ABS plastic.
Front suspension
WP Suspension 4357 MXMA
Rear suspension
WP Suspension PDS shock
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

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 2015 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 2015 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 2015 KTM Freeride E-SM has a Wet weight of 110.0 kg (242.5 pounds).

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