The fact that it still only managed 1150 metres in altitude is due to the smaller 400 Wh pre-series battery that was installed in the test bike. Otherwise, the Austrian with its stylish, typical KTM look is unspectacular. It climbs well and is easy to control in all riding situations. The choice of tyres is not ideal: the Schwalbe Rocket Ron ruins the advantages of the Plus tyres: "Little grip and dangerously slippery in the wet," is the unanimous verdict of the test riders. The KTM is criticised for details such as the puncture-prone cable routing. Another pity: no dropper post.
ConclusionThe relatively inexpensive KTM has a highly efficient drive and solid riding characteristics.
Reach 1150 hm
Efficiency class A+
Price 4899 Euro
Info www.ktm-bikes.at
Drive
Motor/position 250-watt mid-motor / Bosch Performance CX
Max. Torque 75 Nm
Battery Li-Io, 500 Wh (in test 400)
Switching/translation Front: 1x15 / rear: 11-speed Sram X1 (10x42)
Display/size Bosch Intuvia / 2.9 inch
Software/stand Bosch standard / n. A.
Equipment
Sizes/frame material 38, 43, 48, 53 cm / Aluminium
Fork/damper Fox 34 Float 27.5 130 FIT4 / Fox Float Performance Series
Telescopic support None
Brake/disc Ø (front/rear) Shimano XT / 180,180 mm
Impellers 27.5 inch DT Swiss KTM Team Plus
Tyres Schwalbe Rocket Ron Evo TLE SnakeSkin PaceStar 3.00
Measured values
Suspension travel 1) (front/rear) 130 mm / 125 mm
Weight/distribution 21.8 kg / 48:52 % (v/h)
Centre of gravity height 492 mm
Handlebar width 760 mm
Reach/Stack 416 / 630 mm
BB offset/Q factor -55 mm/171 mm
EMTB verdict: VERY GOOD / 211 points 2)
1) Manufacturer's specification
2) EMTB judgement: super (from 225 points), very good (from 205 points), good (from 185 points), satisfactory (from 165 points), with weaknesses (from 145 points), below inadequate. The judgement reflects the subjective impression of the testers and the results of the range measurement and laboratory tests. It is independent of price.
