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Electric scooter from KTM

KTM presented the "E-Speed", a new zero-emissions electric scooter, at the Tokyo Motor Show. It was also designed by Gerald Kiska's studio, who is responsible for the appearance of all KTMs here and 20 years.

Based on the technology that powers the Freeride E dirt play bike, the E-Speed ​​prototype brings the Austrian company within striking distance of the urban commuter market, i.e. the two-tracks intended exclusively for limited urban movements, when and if it blooms.

Positioning the impressive scooter as a sporty two-wheeler, KTM states that its engine produces almost 15PS, when that of the Freeride E did not surpass them 10. Also the lithium ion battery now has capacity 4,36 kWh, when in Freeride he had barely 2,1. The maximum torque is stated in 3,6 kg.

The upgraded performance of the liquid-cooled "modern" electric motor gives the E-Speed ​​ultimate 80 km per hour via belt final drive.

The battery is fully charged in 2 hours from a household power outlet.

As for its more "conventional" features, the scooter uses a lattice frame and premium suspension from WP, with which the Austrian company has been working closely since the 90s and shortly after joined its fleet.

KTM CEO Stefan Pierer stated: "We at KTM are absolutely convinced of electric propulsion, as the perfect complement to conventional drive systems. In the long term, electric motors will prevail in the use of limited routes and especially where environmental protection will be the regulatory factor, as in nature or in densely populated metropolises".

“Vehicles like the E-Speed ​​and Freeride E can help two-wheelers, increasing their acceptance by society. Not only thanks to their environmentally friendly features, but also because they offer ease of use, time saving and fun".

However, it appears that Pierer's "faith" in electric two-wheelers is a fluctuating quantity. A few weeks ago, speaking to the Italian Motociclismo he had stated that he does not see much future in electric two-wheelers, not at least as long as current battery technology is used, which he described as "very dangerous (means lithium ion) and expensive, with low efficiency and very long recharging time".

If these negatives are not changed through technological development, he said it is not worth dealing with electric two-wheelers, completed, effectively announcing that the "Freeride E Design" has been shelved.

Source : newsbeast.gr

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ΚΤΜ RC25 made in India

Rumors that a model is being prepared in the rapidly growing category of sports 250 cc from KTM existed since the release of the list of motorcycles that would enter the US market for 2013.

There, when you arrived at the KTM models you found gia to 2014 one with 250 cubic and road motorcycle features. So given the presence of the company's racing motorcycle for Moto3, a "mild" variant of it for road use was the obvious answer.

The information is coming to be confirmed by the Indian side now, with the news that the production of the motorcycle starts there 2013 with a view to launching it for 2014.

However, although production is confirmed, The same is not true of the origin of the "KTM RC25" genes. It will not be a relative of the racing Moto3, not a shaped Duke but a scaled motorcycle, with obvious affinity for KTM 1190 RC8 R.

KTM's naming tactics are being reformed to make it clearer from the beginning what it's all about. The direct competitors, the Honda CBR250R, Kawasaki Ninja 250R / 300 and the upcoming Yamaha 250cc mention the whole displacement and not just a code name.

As it will be a model aimed at markets around the world - not just India- there will be several variations of it. Both in terms of the degree of "clothing", but also in terms of displacement, as he did with the Duke. They started as 125, later came out as 200 and Duke is expected by summer 390.

The new KTM RC25 will be produced in Chakan, Bajaj factory near Pune city, India. This will keep the construction cost low in order to become competitive with the securitized- Japanese opponents, in European markets and B.. Of America.

Rumors complicate the issue of engine form, as there are references to each layout. From single cylinder (the most prevalent) up to two cylinders in V arrangement but also in series. The performance will reach them 30 horses in the version of 250 κεκ. and will surpass them 45 in the later version of 390 κ.εκ.

In any case, KTM aims only at the top of the class as the RC25 will be the first motorcycle with full fairing in the small class in the history of the Austrian factory. Redeeming the sweeping course of KTM in the World Championship and Moto3.

Source : newsbeast.gr

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Electric Supermoto is recommended by KTM

KTM may be taking small and careful steps into the electric market with the Freeride E, a lot, Nevertheless, they are the ones who recommend her new electric models!
As we know, KTM will start making the Freeride E available in limited numbers in the 2012, so that these can be tested and developed. Company officials spoke about the possibility, in case KTM's first electric model proves successful, to expand the range of electric motors, with dirt and asphalt models.
Who, Nevertheless, he is willing to wait until then; As it seems, certainly not Piers SP of Kiska Designs, who designed an electric supermoto for KTM, το KTM SMX-E! Naturally, this is just a design and KTM has nothing to do with it, however, no one complains! According to Piers himself, "it's just a bike I would love".
At bottom, even if KTM's Freeride E succeeds in its purpose and the KTM folks go ahead and mass produce it, it will be a long time before we officially see an asphalt electric model from KTM. Thanks to Piers' design, we'll have something to fool around with until then.

Source : mototriti.gr