40 photos of the KTM Freeride 350 in Morocco

With a detuned, but still very light 350cc single housed in a hybrid steel/aluminum/plastic chassis, the KTM Freeride 350 promises to bring high-end dirt bike capability to a light, affordable, accessible package. Think of it as a cross between a trials bike and an enduro racer, combining the former’s weight (just 218lbs) with the latter’s performance. It’s coming to the states next year, but for now, enjoy these images of it tearing up villages, forests and volcanoes in Morocco.

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Wes Siler. March 27th, 2012 - Permalink - Comments (5)
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Watch Cyril Despres hoon the KTM Freeride 350 in Andorra

Actually, it’s not just Dakar legend Despres, but French mountain biker Cedric Gracia too. That sort of drives home the whole point of the KTM Freeride 350 — at just 219lbs it’s accessible enough for a cyclist, but still capable enough for a professional used to 450 rally bikes. As a dirt n00b looking to get much better, I’m seriously excited for this enduro to arrive next year. :continue:

Wes Siler. December 22nd, 2011 - Permalink - Comments (21)

KTM Freeride 350: light is right

This new KTM Freeride 350 weighs just 99.5kg/219lbs without fuel, which changes absolutely everything you thought you knew about dirt performance. That weight comes not from a kiddie-size mini dirt bike, but a street-legal enduro fitted with high-spec components like fully-adjustable, USD, 43mm WP forks. Together with all the other cleverness, that should open up the sport to more new riders and generally just make taking to the trails much easier for everyone. Of all the EICMA bikes, this is the one I’m most excited about. :continue:

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Wes Siler. November 8th, 2011 - Permalink - Comments (26)

KTM Freeride 350: accessible off-roading

At just 99kg/218lbs, this all-new KTM Freeride 350 is set to create a new type of dirt bike. Not only is this four-stroke’s weight roughly equivalent to the Austrian firm’s two-stroke 125 enduro, but it comes in a street-legal package fitted with high-end components like WP suspension and radial brakes. Think of it as the ultimate in accessible dirt performance, eliminating traditional barriers like high cost and high frequency maintenance and a focus on outright race ability at the expense of broad appeal. It’s headed to North America in 2013. :continue:

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Wes Siler. October 18th, 2011 - Permalink - Comments (59)
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2012-2014 KTMs leak

This screen shot from the KTM North American dealer meeting lays out a promising future for KTM. Leaked way ahead of time, the lineup for the next three years is here for you to see. :continue:

Sean Smith. August 1st, 2011 - Permalink - Comments (30)

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