There is a news about the 2012 KTM 350 Freeride, which will dubbed the traditional concept of orange dirt bike. In 2012 KTM Freeride 350 with fuel injection systems enduro models, designed for maximum weight savings and rider-friendly environment.
New dirt bike looks to be a mixture of freeride KTM electric motorcycle, which debuted at the 2010 Tokyo Motorcycle Show, and the traditional internal combustion engines. The Freeride 350 will be formally introduced in Milan, Italy EICMA Motorcycle Fair in November, 2011, and should be available to consumers in spring 2012.
350cc dirt bike with only 218 pounds weighs, light enough. However, claims KTM single cylinder engine will produce only 24 horsepower. For comparison, the KTM 350 SX-F (246 pounds curb weight) put out 45.2 hp on the dyno during our 2011 450 Motocross Shootout. KTM Freeride 350 position as an entry machine, calling it “an invitation to all those who have until now no contact with this exciting sport.”
Freeride 350 using composite frame with aluminum and steel components that look similar to the chassis electrical freeride. A WP inverted fork and monoshock suspension handles. Spoked wheels with Excel A60 rims will be wrapped in a closely spaced, small-block tread, the possibility of stepping on a dual sport or non-competition trials tires like the Pirelli MT43 tires experiment.
The suspension is aluminum, but it’s hard to know whether the rear shock employing a relationship or not. Electric version does not. Many of the components look similar to a full size dirt bikes KTM with wave rotors, dual-piston front brake calipers, electric start, hydraulic clutch (manual transmission shows), bodywork angle (white), Domino and large hand grips, bar-less aluminum handlebars.
KTM is quite adamant motor is not intended as a serious collector of trophies. It was “a light Enduro fun and feathers to really enjoy and there is no competition engine extremes.” Regardless, this could be a major step for KTM. If the motor does not make it to production for 2012, it has implications of future machines like motard and dual sport version. Consider further information when KTM release details next month about the KTM Freeride 350.
