KTM E-SPEED electric scooter project shelved

KTM announced that it has halted development of the E-SPEED electric scooter and it wouldn’t be manufacturing it in the future. According to the Austrian two-wheeler manufacturer the E-SPEDD electric scooter didn’t gel with the image of the brand KTM. The KTM E-SPEED had created a lot of curiosity when it was first showcased at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show and it was positioned as an electric scooter for the urban commuter market with zero-emission. 

The KTM E-SPEED was based on the Freeride E which was recently showcased at the 2014 INTERMOT motorcycle show in Cologne, Germany. Powering the KTM E-SPEED was an electric motor that generated 15PS of peak power and 36Nm of torque, which is delivered to the rear wheel via a belt drive. KTM claimed that the electric scooter could hit speeds up to 80kmph. The KTM E-SPEED employed -ion batteries with a capacity of 4.36kWh that used to get fully charged within two hours via a regular power socket. KTM claimed that the E-SPEED had a range of 64km on full charge. 

KTM influence on the electric scooter was clearly evident as it employed trellis frame and suspension duties were taken care of by WP sourced goodies. Braking is done by 220mm dia disc brakes at front and rear. The KTM E-SPEED was among the most interesting concepts that were showcased last year and it is disappointing that the electric scooter has been shelved.