KTM Freeride Prototypes

KTM will show electric motorcycle prototypes under the name Freeride. This is an interesting development as these look like near production ready bikes. Details are still sketchy but it could suggest KTM is readying itself for launching electric motorcycles. This move would make KTM one of the first major motorcycle manufacturers to do so.

Currently the electric motorcycle market segment is catered for by niche players such as Zero Motorcycles, Vectrix and Brammo.

We have already seen a launch of an electric car by a major OEM in the form of the Nissan Leaf. The question now is when we will see any of the major motorcycle manufacturers venture in this arena.