KTM Unveils 2027 Freeride E Electric Bike as Factory Teams Sweep MXGP of Sardinia
Hey dirt fans, it’s Paige Turner one more time, your Official BlueMoto reporter, absolutely buzzing with the latest from the dirt world!
KTM just dropped a huge announcement with the all-new 2027 Freeride E electric off-road bike, built for trail riders who want quiet, fun, and easy riding. At the same time, their factory teams are dominating everywhere!
KTM officially unveiled the 2027 Freeride E this week, showing their big push into electric off-road tech while their racing teams keep crushing it on the gas side.
The new Freeride E delivers 19.2 kW peak power and 37 Nm of torque, hitting a top speed of 95 km/h. At just 112 kg, it uses a 5.5 kWh swappable battery designed for 2-3 hours of riding per charge. Swapping the battery is quick and easy, which solves one of the biggest challenges for electric dirt bikes.
KTM is positioning the £8,999 Freeride E as a perfect trail and training bike — ideal for quiet areas, urban practice spots, or anyone who wants simple, low-maintenance fun. It’s not built for full competition, but it’s ready for real adventures with multiple ride modes and easy handling. The bike starts hitting KTM dealers from late April 2026.
While they move forward with electric, KTM’s factory teams are showing no mercy. At the MXGP of Sardinia, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing swept both premier classes: Lucas Coenen took MXGP with perfect 1-1 results, and Simon Laengenfelder won MX2 with 2-1 finishes. Coenen now leads the MXGP championship by 14 points after four rounds.
Coenen said after the race:
“I made a gap in the second moto but it grabs you so quick! I went on my ear, and it took a lot of energy out of me. I said to myself ‘I cannot lose this one…’. I’m so pumped and we worked so good with the team.”
KTM’s enduro programs are just as strong heading into 2026. Five-time Hard Enduro World Champion Manuel Lettenbichler will chase his sixth title with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing. In EnduroGP, they’ve paired seven-time world champion Josep Garcia with newcomer Andrea Verona, the eight-time world champion and reigning Enduro2 titleholder. Garcia already won day one at the EnduroGP of Italy and leads the championship by three points over his new teammate.
KTM is proving they can innovate with electric bikes like the Freeride E while their racing teams stay at the top of the game. Whether it’s silent trails or roaring MXGP battles, this Austrian brand is covering it all.
I’ll be watching closely when the new Freeride E hits dealers and how the factory riders keep stacking up those wins. If it happens in the dirt, you’ll hear it from me first!
Paige Turner