2012 KTM Freeride E Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around KTM's enduro - offroad motorcycle platform, the 2012 KTM Freeride E features a purpose-built liquid-cooled electric configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 29.5 HP (21.5 kW) while maximum torque reaches 42 Nm (31 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive.
On the scales, the Freeride E measures 95 kg (209 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.31 HP/kg (3.22 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 910 mm (35.8 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,418 mm (55.8 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry.
Within MotoLibrary's KTM archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2012 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Power-to-Weight
0.31 HP/kg (3.22 kg/HP)
Standover Height
910 mm (35.8 in)
Engine
Engine TypeElectric
Engine DetailsPermanent magnet synchronous motor in a disc armature design.
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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