2015 KTM Freeride E SM ( The KTM’s Electric Supermoto )
KTM tempt Supermoto lovers with a new line up to use the electric motors (2015 KTM Freeride E SM) published in Intermot, Cologne, Germany, (03/10/2014). Accompany Freeride E-SX, E-XC to rake segment, the Austrian manufacturer relying on 2015 KTM Freeride E SM is designed for the “dance” on the urban streets. This model uses the same energy source with the rake trail version, the electric motor that has a maximum power of 21.5 toand 42 NM of torque. Claimed, the power is not lost with a similar motorbike that uses gasoline.
The propulsion and ECU are given cooling fluid to optimize performance. In one package, consisting of 360 lithium-ion cells. The battery can last an hour, depending on how driving and other situations. Short time facilitated by the battery backup is not difficult to be assembled. Quite remove the four bolts on the seat, and battery backup is paired. To fill back up to full, it took 80 minutes. Filling in for 50 minutes was able to meet 80 percent. The chassis provides agile control with a material made of iron and aluminum. While the sub-frame made of fiber reinforced polyamide. Protective aluminum also mounted in the bottom of the machine.
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