2012 KTM Freebie 350
FREERIDE 350 – AN ICON
FOR A NEW OFF-ROADING DIMENSION
This is a motorcycle that has all the same genes
as every KTM competition Enduro bike, but is still
very different. The aim was to create a bike on off-road
wheels that could master the same challenges as a
KTM EXC, but with significantly less effort and energy.
So the Freeride 350 is a feather light Enduro built
to really enjoy, yet not an extreme competition machine.
What sets the Freeride apart from other Enduro machines
is a very low weight of under 100kg to permit extremely
easy handling. This, combined with a low seat-height
and pronounced user-friendly ergonomics, ensures the
rider stays on top of things even on the most difficult
trails – keeping just as cool in rough terrain
as on narrow single trails and wide gravel tracks.
The ideal power plant for this trailblazer is KTM’s
modern, 350cc DOHC 4-stroke engine. Specially re-designed
for the Freeride 350, the power delivery is torque-oriented
and manageable - forgiving to newcomers and still
exciting for experienced riders.
True to KTM’s “design follows function”
philosophy, the focus of development lay mainly with
practical ergonomics. The result is almost unlimited
onboard mobility due to a very slim seat as well as
bodywork with superbly defined contact points between
rider and machine.
Besides giving the utmost mobility, the long, slim
seat breaks the off-road trend to deliver a lot of
sitting comfort between tough terrain. Thanks to an
integral seat release, it can also be quickly unlocked
for ease of access to the tank, air filter and electrics.
Compared to competition Enduros, the Freeride’s
seat height is a little over 900mm to make sure the
rider’s feet reach the ground a lot easier –
something that can also increase off-road confidence.
Remarkable, and typical of the Freeride 350’s
versatility, are the eccentric footpeg brackets. Bolted
to the frame, the offset can be changed for rider
preference by simply rotating them 180 degrees. This
also changes the leverage on the pegs to change the
bike’s traction and cornering behaviour.
With the new Freeride 350, KTM will show the world
that in order to go Cross Country riding, you don’t
need to have the fitness of an athlete and the bike
control and balance of a circus artist.
FREERIDE 350 SPECIFICATIONS:
ENGINE
Type: Single-cylinder, 4-stroke,
spark-ignition engine, liquid-cooled
Displacement: 349.7 cm³
Bore x Stroke: 88 mm x 57.5 mm
Starting Aid: Electric starter
Transmission: 6-speed, claw shifted
Starter/battery: Electric starter
/ 12V 4Ah
Fuel system: Keihin EFI, throttle
body Ø 42 mm
Engine lubrication: Forced oil lubrication
with 2 Eaton pumps
Clutch: Wet multi-disc clutch / hydraulically
operated
Ignition system: Fully electronic
ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
CHASSIS
Frame: Perimeter steel-aluminium composite
frame
Subframe: High-strength polyamide/ABS
plastic
Fork: WP Suspension WP USD 43mm
Shock absorber: WP Suspension PDS
Suspension travel Front/Rear: 250
mm/280 mm
Brake system Front/Rear: 240mm/210mm
Formula disc brake
Wheels Front/Rear: 1,60 x 21''; 2,15
x 18'' GIANT RIMS
Tyres Front/Rear: 90/90-21";
4.00-18 Dunlop D 803
Steering head angle: 67°
Wheelbase: 1,418mm (±10 mm)
Ground clearance (unloaded): 325
mm
Seat height (unloaded): 895 mm
Total fuel tank capacity approx.:
5.5 litres (95 RON)
Weight without fuel approx.: 99.5
kg
Price: TBA
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