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Robb

(39,665 posts)
Fri Mar 22, 2013, 04:18 PM Mar 2013

KTM to back-burner their electric Freeride bikes



KTM got a lot of buzz from their electric Freeride bikes, but KTM CEO Stefan Pierer told Motociclismo this week that the cost of battery packs are a problem. "The battery technology simply is not at a level which can justify the investment in the product," Pierer said.

"Our electric bike is ready and developed, but the battery pack costs $2600. That is just too much. The electric bike markets will take off only when the product is less expensive and more efficient, it has to be truly innovative for this technology to work."

Read More: http://www.motocrossactionmag.com/Main/News/KTM-TO-BACKBURNER-THEIR-ELECTRIC-FREERIDE-BIKES-9869.aspx


I haz a sad. I've been counting on these to be ready by the time I start riding again.
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KTM to back-burner their electric Freeride bikes (Original Post) Robb Mar 2013 OP
I suppose another year of kicking the CRF. ileus Mar 2013 #1
wow that looks like a ton of fun! frylock Mar 2013 #2
They looked ... eminently flickable. Robb Mar 2013 #3

ileus

(15,396 posts)
1. I suppose another year of kicking the CRF.
Sun Mar 24, 2013, 05:08 PM
Mar 2013

I notice the scooter has a 40 mile range...I'd like something like this if they offered a dual sport version.

frylock

(34,825 posts)
2. wow that looks like a ton of fun!
Wed Mar 27, 2013, 03:07 PM
Mar 2013

former katoomer here and I would lurv to take that thing out to Ocotillo!

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