2027 KTM Freeride E: Street-Legal Electric Dual-Sport in All 50 States, $9,999

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For years the Freeride E could do the fun part — quiet trail loops, short enduro sessions, no clutch heat — and then dump you at the pavement with a closed-course sticker. The 2027 Freeride E flips that: KTM USA lists it as road-legal capability with a hard U.S. number, **$9,999** base MSRP plus **$690** freight.

That lands it in real dual-sport shopping territory next to small-bore plated bikes, not as a novelty pit bike. Motorcycle.com and Dirt Bike Magazine carried KTM’s spring press pack calling out the street-legal trim and summer dealer arrival; the national model page now has the sticker and the full U.S. configurator language.

Context for U.S. buyers: earlier Freeride generations and many electric dirt bikes stayed closed-course only here, while Europe often got street-homologated variants. Dirt Bike Magazine notes the project briefly disappeared during KTM’s restructuring before returning as the first MY27 model. The street-legal trim is the headline change; the rest of the bike is a mid-cycle electric refresh with a bigger pack and tidier power delivery.

Charging honesty matters more than brochure smiles. The included 660 W brick is overnight-friendly at the house or cabin; the optional 3.3 kW path is what makes a second loop after lunch realistic if you can find suitable power. Carry a spare MX50 and the range story flips from “watch the SOC” to “swap and go,” which is the Freeride’s real trail-day cheat code.

What you actually get

Peak output is **19.2 kW** (about 26 hp) with **37.6 Nm** of torque and a **59 mph / 95 km/h** top speed from a waterproof, dustproof single-speed drive. Three ride modes reshape torque delivery; three recuperation maps (OFF / MID / HIGH) trade engine braking for battery life. KTM quotes **2–3 hours** of typical enduro riding on the **5.5 kWh** interchangeable MX50 lithium-ion pack — **63.9 lb / 29 kg**, IP67, swapable in under 10 minutes, rated past **1,000** cycles before ~80% state-of-health.

Stock charger is **660 W** for an ~**8-hour** 0–100% house charge (about **4–5 hours** for 20–80%). Optional **3.3 kW** hardware cuts a full charge to about **1.5 hours**. Claimed wet weight is **246.9 lb / 112 kg**. Seat height is **35.6–35.8 in / 910 mm** depending on which KTM line you read — tall for a “friendly” electric, so try before you buy.

Chassis is chrome-moly steel built around the motor and battery for a low mass feel, with an aluminum / glass-fiber nylon subframe. Front: **43 mm** WP XACT air forks with pump, compression, and rebound clickers. Rear: fully adjustable WP XPLOR PDS with **250 mm** travel. Brakes are BRAKTEC (**260 mm** front / **220 mm** rear) with both levers on the Neken bars — the Freeride’s signature hand-brake layout. Rolling stock is **21/18** aluminum wheels on Michelin Enduro Medium rubber. Electronics stay simple: EXC-F-style LCD, rollover cutoff, adjustable traction control.

Warranty language on the U.S. page points to KTM’s Premium Manufacturer’s Warranty for MY27 — up to **2 years** when you follow the manual and authorized service. Always confirm the certificate your dealer writes.

Who should care

If you wanted an electric that can leave the house, hit a connector trail, and come home without a truck, this is the Freeride pitch that was missing. It will not hang with a Stark Varg on a horsepower chart, and 59 mph is not interstate commuting. It is a light, quiet dual-sport tool for short pavement links and technical dirt — closer to how a lot of trail riders actually spend a Tuesday evening. Stack it against plated ICE options in our [street-legal dual-sport vs dirt bike](/bikes/street-legal-dual-sport-vs-dirt-bike) explainer, and if you’re already deep in the orange catalog, the [2027 690 Rally](/news/2027-ktm-690-rally) is the long-range LC4 sibling. Rubber choices for mixed pavement/dirt days sit in our [50/50 dual-sport tire guide](/gear/dual-sport-tire-guide-50-50). For clicker literacy on the WP kit, start with [suspension setup basics](/how-to/suspension-setup-trail-enduro-basics).

Primary reads: KTM USA Freeride E, Motorcycle.com first look, Dirt Bike Magazine, New Atlas.

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