2017 KTM Freeride E-XC Electric Motorcycle Coming to US

[Marylander]

Pilot program brings electric KTM to 11 dealerships across the country

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/ ... to-us.html

[Rut Row]

Pilot program brings electric KTM to 11 dealerships across the country

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/ ... to-us.html

I've been reading up on it. The battery only lasts about an hour between charges at heavy use. I haven't found a reference saying how long it lasts at the economy setting. I find it quite interesting.

[Wingfixer]

It's still a KTM.

[anotherguy]

Nah.....not for me. Street maybe depending on the configuration and usability. Dirt? Gimme a dinosaur swilling smoker.

[Marylander]

I think it's a good thing that it's a KTM or, rather, coming from a big manufacturer. I hope they do well with this pilot.

[Rut Row]

I think it's a good thing that it's a KTM or, rather, coming from a big manufacturer. I hope they do well with this pilot.

in urban and suburban areas, electric will be the savior of offroad due to the very low noise. Rural areas are a different story but even at that, noise is still a common complaint.

[Wingfixer]

I think it's a good thing that it's a KTM or, rather, coming from a big manufacturer. I hope they do well with this pilot.

I agree and I do hope the technology continues to improve but, until they get them to the point that they have similar range to a dino burner and can recharge as quickly as I can refill my tank and have a similar purchase and maintenance cost I'll stick to my internal combustion tech.

[Rut Row]

I agree and I do hope the technology continues to improve but, until they get them to the point that they have similar range to a dino burner and can recharge as quickly as I can refill my tank and have a similar purchase and maintenance cost I'll stick to my internal combustion tech.

good news for you...flat tires can be patched just as fast

[Rut Row]

found this which listed the dealers. Odd that the is only one this side of the Mississippi River.

Moto City KTM | Avondale, Ariz.
3 Bros KTM of Orange County | Costa Mesa, Calif.
CJ KTM of Murrieta | Murrieta, Calif.
KTM of Roseville | Roseville, Calif.
Malcolm Smith Motorsports | Riverside, Calif.
Elite Motorsports KTM | Loveland, Colo.
Larsons Cycle | Cambridge, Minn.
Edelman’s KTM | Troy, N.Y.
Solid Performance KTM | Downingtown, Penn.
Adventure Powersports KTM | McKinney, Texas
KTM of North Texas | Arlington, Texas

Read more at http://motocross.transworld.net/news/kt ... DYMtWoi.99

[juddspaintballs]

It's smart to debut the eco-friendly tree-hugger type stuff in the super liberal animal hugging states first. Those markets are where people are willing to pay a premium for sub-optimal performance in the name of leaf worship.