On The Pegs December 2018 - Volume 3 - Issue 12 | Page 28

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KTM REVEALS NEWLY-DEVELOPED KTM SX-E 5
ELECTRIC-MINIBIKE AT EICMA
The newly developed KTM SX-E 5 is the next step in KTM’s innovative line-
up. Combining class-leading knowledge in youth motorcycling with years of de-
velopment work in the e-sector, the KTM SX-E 5 is based on the incredibly popu-
lar 2-stroke KTM 50 SX with a high-end chassis powered by an electric motor. The
mission was clear: to create an ultra-competitive machine that is also easy to ride,
even for pure beginners.
The KTM SX-E 5 enjoys the advantage of zero emissions, low noise and minimal
maintenance, which makes it ideal for youngsters looking to make the first step
into the world of motorcycling and thanks to its dynamic design, it is ideal for the
growing rider with its adjustable seat height.
The KTM PowerPack can provide more than two hours of riding for a beginner
– or 25 minutes for the faster junior racers – and with its external worldwide char-
ger, full power is restored in approximately one hour. Coming from the READY
TO RACE company, the KTM SX-E 5 will set a new benchmark within the electric-
minicycle market in terms of performance, rideability, safety and serial standard
and will be available in North American dealerships in fall 2019.