When the KTM FreeRide E debuted ten years ago, the electric off-road trail bike was ahead of its time. While the Freeride E never built a substantial following, it did well enough to remain in the KTM off-road lineup. However, the 2025 KTM FreeRide E is something entirely new. Sharing virtually no parts with the old FreeRide, the ’25 has an enticing feature that will turn heads—it is now a street-legal dual-sport bike. With that in mind, we will dole out the Fast Facts.
- The 2025 KTM FreeRide E has an all-new KTM-developed battery. It starts with a new battery that boasts a 25 percent higher capacity. The new KTM MX50 lithium-ion 50.4-volt battery stores five kilowatt-hours and charges from flat to full in 1.5 hours with a high-power 3.3-kilowatt charger. Wall chargers will take eight hours. KTM estimates that you can ride the FreeRide E for at least two hours before needing a charge. According to KTM insiders, the battery weighs a touch less than 64 pounds. The battery can be swapped out in 10 minutes, according to KTM.
- The new liquid-cooled permanent magnet synchronous electric motor will spin the FreeRide E up to 59 mph. The motor produces 27 ft-lbs of torque and 15 continuous horsepower. For peak demand, 25 horsepower is available from the motor, which spins up to 12,000 rpm.
- Three ride modes are available. You can move between the modes via handlebar-mounted switchgear. Additionally, you can choose between three levels of engine braking, which also functions as regeneration. The new LCD dash helps you keep track of it all.
- The transmission is a fully automatic one-speed design. There is no clutch or shifting.
- The 2025 KTM FreeRide E has a new chromoly frame with plenty of premium parts attached. The WP Xplor PDS shock is linkage-free, has tool-free damping adjusters, and controls nearly 9.5 inches of wheel travel. The WP Xact 43mm inverted air-spring/oil-damped fork has 9.8 inches of travel. The subframe is a combination of aluminum and polyamide fiberglass. The battery is a stressed member. The tapered aluminum handlebar is by Neken.
- The wheels are off-road ready. Bolted to Giant hubs, a 260mm disc is used in the front and a 220mm disc in the back—both operated by hand controls. Braktec calipers slow things down. Black-anodized aluminum rims are shod with Michelin Enduro Medium tires.
- The curb weight of the FreeRide E is 245 pounds. The seat height is 35.6 inches, and the FreeRide E has 13.5 inches of ground clearance.
- The 2025 KTM FreeRide E will hit dealership floors after the calendar ticks over to the new year. We don’t have an MSRP yet.
Location photography of the European enduro version by Philip Platzer
2025 KTM FreeRide E Specs
MOTOR
- Type: Permanent magnet synchronous
- Maximum power: 25 horsepower
- Continuous power: 15 horsepower
- Maximum torque: 27 ft-lbs
- Top speed: 59 mph
- Cooling: Liquid
- Transmission: Clutchless single-speed
- Final drive: 520 chain
BATTERY
- Type: KTM MX50 lithium-ion
- Maximum capacity: 5.54 kWh
- 3.4 kW fast charging: 0 to 80% in 60 minutes; 0 to 100% in 90 minutes
- Standard outlet charging: 0 to 80% in 7 hours; 0 to 100% in 9 hours
- Estimated range: At least two hours
CHASSIS
- Frame: Chromoly w/ aluminum/fiberglass subframe
- Front suspension travel: Fully adjustable WP Xact 43mm inverted air-spring/oil-damped fork: 9.5 inches
- Rear suspension travel: Linkage-free fully adjustable WP Xplore PDS shock; 9.8 inches
- Wheels: Aluminum rims laced to Giant hubs
- Front wheel: 21 x 1.60
- Rear wheel: 18 x 1.85
- Tires: Michelin Enduro Medium
- Front tire: 90/90 x 21
- Rear tire: 120/90 x 18
- Front brake: 260mm disc w/ Braktec caliper
- Rear brake: 220mm disc w/ Braktec caliper
- ABS: None
DIMENSIONS and CAPACITIES
- Wheelbase: 57.2 inches
- Rake: 24.5 degrees
- Ground clearance: 13.5 inches
- Seat height: 35.6 inches
- Weight: 245 pounds
- Color: Orange
2025 KTM FreeRide E Price: $TBA MSRP
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