Ten years after the first Freeride E, KTM has surprised with an all-new electric enduro engine that looks a lot like a traditional off-road machine both visually and technically.
Ridden by enduro powerhouse Manuel Lettenbichler, the 2025 KTM Freeride E represents an important milestone for KTM – ten years after the introduction of the KTM Freeride E Electric, KTM’s first electric motorcycle. Lettenbichler's endorsement of the motorcycle highlights its capabilities in challenging off-road environments and confirms its performance at the highest sporting level.
In 2014, the first KTM Freeride E was introduced in Enduro and Motocross versions. A road legal version was added later. A decade later, technology has become more advanced, hardware has become better and lighter, and software has become smarter.
The 2025 KTM Freeride E is a further development of the SX-E mini bikes for budding kids. The completely new model is powered by an electric drive train manufactured in-house. With a nominal power of 11 kW, a maximum power of 19 kW, torque of more than 37 Nm and a top speed of 95 km/h, the engine is noticeably quieter than the outgoing model while maintaining the same peak performance.
Three drive modes (Eco, Normal and Sport) and three energy recovery settings (Off, Medium and High) can be synchronized to ensure flexibility in terms of range and performance. With the adjustable traction control system, wheel spin can be limited or permitted. The fall sensor interrupts the power supply in the event of a fall. The electric motor provides immediate availability of torque and power from a standstill, adding even more excitement.
The chassis is also completely new. The geometry has been modified and the wheelbase has been extended for greater stability and comfort. The chrome-molybdenum steel frame is suspended from the supporting motor and battery structure. Operating weight is expected to be less than 115kg, which is also helped by the aluminum and fiberglass-reinforced nylon rear frame. Seat height 906 mm.
The front wheel has a 43mm WP-XACT fork in a split design, with the air chamber in the left bar and the oil damping system in the right bar. The shock absorber stops directly. Both spring elements are adjustable and offer 250mm of travel.
Braketec supplies brakes in 260 and 240 mm disc diameters; Both brakes are operated using a hand lever on the handlebars. The 2025 Freeriede E is delivered on medium Michelin Enduro tires.
The MX50's 29kg lithium-ion battery is replaceable, allowing riders to use a second battery while charging the first. The capacity is 5.5 kWh, which represents an increase of 1.5 kWh or 20% increase in travel time or range compared to the previous generation. According to KTM, the battery can achieve a service life of over 1,000 charge cycles before efficiency drops to 80%. Typical enduro riding time is estimated at two to three hours.
The KTM Freeride E's battery packs with a 660-watt charger and fully charges in eight hours on regular household power. After four and five hours, a charging capacity ranging between 20-80% is reached.
The KTM Freeride E can be used both off-road and on the road because it is street legal. It is positioned much closer to a classic enduro bike than the previous model, which had much more elements of a trials motorcycle. The KTM Freeride E will be available at dealers from January 2025. Pricing has not yet been determined.
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