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KTM’s dirty ensemble

Published: 07 November 2017
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Along with KTM’s new headline bikes, the 790 Duke and also the 790 Adventure concept come a few more machines to boot. And, for those of you who like to get down and dirty and can’t wait for the 790 Adventure to drop, they have a few different off-road flavours to take your pick from. 

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Riding free 

KTM Freeride EX-C

KTM Freeride EX-C

The electric Freeride takes another step forward with a new chassis, new suspension, the brushless synchronous motor pushed to an output of just over 24bhp, and 50% more life from its lithium-ion 3.9 kWh battery. It’s also A1 licence compliant. 

Highlights

KTM Freeride EX-C

Electric motor
24.2bhp @ 5000rpm
910mm seat height
111kg (kerb)

Dirty weekender

KTM Freeride 250 F

KTM Freeride 250 F

Designed around a more compact engine, the new Freeride is based on the 250 EXC-F enduro, but with the agility you’d more expect from a trials bike. There’s also a new clutch, frame, WP XPlor suspension, adjustable footpegs, and just 98.5 kg. 

Highlights 

KTM Freeride 250 F

249.91cc parallel-twin
915mm seat height
98.5kg (wet, no fuel)

Dakar dreamer

KTM 450 Rally Replica

KTM 450 Rally Replica

This new 450 Rally Replica is claimed to deliver even more power, more reliability and a new engine management system, new frame for improved agility and stability, a new swingarm, revised rear suspension and new fuel tanks. 

Highlights

KTM 450 Rally Replica

450cc single
74bhp (est)
920mm seat height (est)
145kg (est)

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By Richard Newland

Group Editor - With over 40 years of riding experience and 21 years as a bike journalist, Rich has ridden nearly every new bike of the past two decades and many historical models dating back to the 1930s. He is particularly passionate about sportsbikes from the 1990s and early 2000s, and he loves big bikes that handle well and are suited for long-distance travel. Rich enjoys challenging rides, such as a non-stop 1703.5-mile trip from Land’s End to John O’Groats and back. In his personal collection, Rich owns a 2007 Honda VTR1000 SP-2, a 1998 Ducati 996, a 1986 Suzuki GSX-R750 ‘Slabby’, a 1998 VFR800FiW, and a 1975 Honda CB750 SOHC Dunstall.