Engineered by Ktm for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2021 Ktm SX-E 5 features a purpose-built air-cooled electric configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 6.7 HP (4.9 kW) at 3,900 rpm while maximum torque reaches 13.8 Nm (10.2 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 665 mm (26.2 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops.
Within MotoLibrary's Ktm archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2020 to 2025, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Brakes
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Suspension
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