KTM E-SPEED scooter concept

[Richard230]

KTM  has just shown off its concept E-SPEED electric scooter at the Tokyo Motor Show.  This one looks pretty snazzy and should be great for Euro urban commuting. It looks like competition for the base version of the Brammo Enertia motorcycle - assuming that it hits the market and at a price that commuters can afford.

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2013/March/mar2213-ktm-shows-electric-scooter-concept/_/R-EPI-139729

[protomech]

Yeah, good competition for the 2009 Brammo Enertia and Zero S.

2013 XU and Enertia Plus are faster and offer substantially more range. Perhaps there's a low cost niche it can carve out?

Sometimes it feels like KTM canned the Freeride E because it would effectively serve as advertising for the Brammo and Zero bikes.

[ttxgpfan]

@protomech  Oh no you didn't.

[Richard230]

More photos and details here, including some more confusing comments about KTM and EVs.

http://canadamotoguide.com/2013/03/22/ktm-unveils-electric-concept-scooter/

[Richard230]

After saying that they are giving up on electric motorcycles, KTM has now announced that they will be producing the E-Speed scooter in 2015.  Go figure.     Here is the story:

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2013/May/may0913-ktm-confirms-electric-scooter-for-2015/

[Richard230]

I guess KTM is finally coming up with a marketing plan for producing electric motorcycles.  Reading this story, it sounds like they will be making the E-SPEED scooter for urban commuting and the Freeride E for quiet fun in the dirt.

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2013/May/may0913-ktm-confirms-electric-scooter-for-2015/KTM/_/R-EPI-140287

But it doesn't appear that they plan to compete with Brammo or Zero in the street motorcycle consumer market.