TMW - 10-25-2008 at 08:57 AM
In another article I found the motor and battery weight 37.5lbs producing 35hp and runs for 40 minutes on the Lithium battery.
From Cycle news:
OFF-ROAD - KTM Announces Zero Emission Motorcycle Prototype
Press Release
Photo By KTM (Photo © Cycle News, Inc. 2008)
KTM Sport Enduro 10/24/2008
KTM, the Austrian motorcycle manufacturer, presents the prototype of a race-ready Sport Enduro with electromotor, the result of a cooperative research
project with arsenal research.
KTM and the engineering experts at arsenal research illustrate that fun-riding and environmental sustainability are not mutually exclusive with the
latest development of the zero emission motorcycle prototype. The light, sporty and powerful zero emission motorcycle complies with the KTM
sport-oriented, racing philosophy while ensuring an emission and practically noise free bike with an electric motor.
The development of the highly integrated motor was made possible through the expertise of arsenal research. The foundation stone for the bike was
built through the commitment of KTM to stay innovative in the off-road motorcycle industry while also finding solutions that align the core business
of KTM to important world-wide situations regarding topics such as "mobility," "environment" and "energy."
The KTM zero emission motorcycle embodies the typical KTM "Ready to Race" philosophy. The KTM zero emission motorcycle features the most modern
construction characteristics and is fitted throughout with high quality vehicle components which have been a standard on KTM motorcycles since the
beginning.
Thanks to the intelligent control technology and the most up-to-date energy management, the 90 kg light prototype zero emission motorcycle has a
performance that rivals a light Enduro with a combustion engine. Apart from the very low weight, it is the engine’s significantly spontaneous
development of torque that is responsible for the distinct dynamic of the zero emission motorcycle. The zero emission motorcycle completely does away
with familiar motorcycle components such as exhaust, tank, air box or clutch.
Following promising tests and the numerous insights that resulted from the cooperation with arsenal research, the decision was made to make the
transition from a pure research project to a development project for a series machine. KTM places the highest priority on the introduction of a
sustainable emission-free electro motorcycle and will continue to intensify its development partnership with arsenal research. At this time, no
statement has been released as to when the motorcycle will be brought into production.
DI Harald Plöckinger, Board Member of KTM Power Sports AG
"As an innovative and market leading company, KTM must also take up the task of testing out and developing new engine formats for our sports
motorcycles. The concept of the zero emission motorcycle combines the well known KTM competence with new and highly interesting motor technology. With
an emission free motorcycle we see a big opportunity to make Enduro sport available to a broader and completely new target group in the medium and
long term by giving them access to a completely new sporting trend. The KTM Zero Emission Motorcycle will allow for riding in more areas, even densely
populated areas, without coming into conflict with existing restrictions. Testing with the first prototype already reveals the big potential of this
cooperative development project with arsenal research."
DI Franz Pirker, Monitoring, Energy and Engine Technology, arsenal research
"Alternative vehicle concepts demand new research efforts and an appropriately developed research structure. The use of the latest battery technology,
the integration of a highly efficient electric motor as well as the introduction of the drive components in a highly integrated drive system forms the
basis of the realization of the motorcycle concept. By the direct linking of a hardware prototype in the virtual simulation environment, real drive
cycles can often be arbitrarily completed without having to build components into the test vehicle. This so-called Hardware-in-the-loop simulation
makes an extremely time- and cost efficient development possible during which the motor, energy storage and power electronics can be optimized as well
as being able to match the drive strategies and energy management without much expenditure in this phase."
Dr. Andreas Dorda, Federal Minister of Transport, Innovation and Technology
"For the Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology (BMVIT), the development of alternative drive systems is, from a transport and
environmental policy perspective as well as that of business location and industry policy, central in securing the competitiveness of the Austrian
automobile industry through the promotion of research and in lowering the emission of pollutants, noise and greenhouse gases through innovative
technical development.
"As the technological trend in vehicle technology is clearly going in the direction of electrification of engines, the development of the KTM
Zero-Emission Motorcycle by KTM and arsenal research with support from the BMVIT in the A3-Technology program is an important showcase project for
Austrian engineering competence, with promising perspectives for introduction onto the market both in terms of strategy and industrial policy."
motoged - 10-25-2008 at 09:30 AM
Aahhhhh 
There goes the sweet sound of the 4-stroke thumping through the gears....
Good for most of the first loop....who wants to ride for 30-40 minutes??? It's just enough time to warm up the chain for the first spritz of chain
lube
Progress....
TMW - 10-25-2008 at 09:38 AM
I was thinking maybe a few of us Nomads could setup solar panel recharging stations on the dirt roads and trails and maybe offer cold drinks etc while
the battery is charging. We could get rich on this.
David K - 10-25-2008 at 10:04 AM
That's rich Tom!
motoged - 10-25-2008 at 03:19 PM
Tom,
What????? No Tacos?????