Supermotos
2017KTM Freeride E-SM
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The 2017 KTM Freeride E-SM is an electric urban scrambler designed for city riders seeking eco-friendly commuting with off-road capability. Its lightweight 108 kg frame, agile handling, and 50-minute quick charge make it ideal for short urban trips and weekend adventures. Known for blending electric efficiency with KTM's renowned dirt bike DNA, it suits environmentally conscious riders wanting fun, accessible performance.
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Know it? Add it → - Wet weight
- 108.0 kg
- Seat height
- 880 mm
- Power
- 22.0 HP (16.1 kW) @ 4500 RPM
What’s new for the 2017 KTM Freeride E-SM
vs the 2016| Spec | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 870 mm (34.3 inches) | 880 mm (34.6 inches) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- 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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- 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
- 880 mm
- Wet weight
- 108.0 kg
- Ground clearance
- 320 mm
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
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 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 910 mm | 870 mm | 880 mm |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What engine power does the KTM Freeride E-SM have?
The 2017 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 2017 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 2017 KTM Freeride E-SM has a Wet weight of 108.0 kg (238.1 pounds).
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