Anyone wants to go green? Get yr hands on these KTM E-Bikes





The FIM – the Federation Internationale de Motorcyclisme, each year holds Conference Meetings in which new models are displayed. ‘

From February 19-22, 2009, the conference meeting was held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Geneva, Switzerland. On display were an exhibition of electric motorbikes from a variety of manufacturers.

Bikes on display included the 2010 KTM E-Bike (previously called the KTM Zero Emission Motorcycle.)

The KTM E-Bike is a race-ready dual sport with 29.5lb/ft of torque. That may not sound like much, but at just 90kg (198lbs), it weighs 7kg less than KTM's own 125cc enduro. That's the torque of a 250cc two-stroke -- all of which will be available from 1rpm -- wrapped up in a package that's lighter than a 125. The lithium ion batteries give the electric KTM a range of about 40 minutes under "race conditions."

The specs may change, of course, as KTM will undoubtedly incorporate the latest battery technology when the bike goes into production. Speculation among visitors at the exhibition was that the bike will have a Vectrix VX-1-like regenerative system, which allows the battery to recharge when the bike is decelerated and resistance is placed on the motor. In other words, instead of adding power, the braking system extends the range of the bike.

The photographer reports seeing something akin to a throttle tube and wires on the left handlebar, indicating the possible presence of a Vectrix VX-1-like regenerative system. Roll forward with your left hand when you want to decelerate and resistance is placed on the motor, recharging the batteries. This arrangement is superior to regenerative braking systems on machines like the Toyota Prius or the rear of the Mission One in that it doesn't add unsprung weight or reduce brake feel. Like KTM's KERS system, this takes advantage of otherwise wasted energy, but here extends the range rather than adding power.



Quantya Strada

2009 Zero X

Don't take those specs, which sit somewhere between the Quantya Strada and 2009 Zero X, as the final word though. We'd be shocked if KTM doesn't adapt the latest battery technology when the bike goes into production next year, giving it something closer to the Zero's 50lb/ft of torque.

rear tyre as skinny as the front ? and the diameter is the same 21" too ???

looks like a DownHill Bicycle with fenders n etcs.. but COOL..

looks like a DownHill Bicycle with fenders n etcs.. but COOL..

SpaceCowboy wrote:

looks like a DownHill Bicycle with fenders n etcs.. but COOL..

It is actually...electrically power though hehehe...

Imagine goin down Bkt Timah Bike Track with these KTM-E bikes...

PRICELESS....

looks interesting. if run out of battery can go and charge at ikea car park... cleaner and greener... hehehe

gilbert wrote:

looks interesting. if run out of battery can go and charge at ikea car park... cleaner and greener... hehehe

Hmm.. maybe who knows!.. even via Car's DC power perhaps...

Otherwise they hv probs racing it...too in future!

Austrian dirtbike specialists KTM are hard at work on their own zero emissions motorcycle and plan to have a competitive electric enduro bike on the market in two years.

Already an electric KTM prototype has been spied during testing and KTM have released a few details on their new silent assassin.

KTM’s prototype is powered by a 7 kilowatt electric motor with that power tripling to 21 kilowatts under maximum throttle.
That is enough performance for the prototype to already match the acceleration of KTM’s smaller capacity four-stroke enduro bikes.

The prototype battery pack provides enough charge for an hour of spirited riding with recharges also taking an hour.

nice......