RIDEABILITY

Light, manoeuvrable and extremely easy to control. Thanks to an innovative frame concept coupled with the powerful 350 cm³ DOHC four-stroke engine, the Freeride 350 is equipped for the toughest passages and offroad sections. In this model, KTM has united its offroad experience with the demands for an agile vehicle. With indescribable ease, the Freeride also conquers virtually insurmountable obstacles and delivers all the higher a fun factor, the tougher the terrain becomes.

EQUIPMENT

There are plenty of features on the new KTM 350 Freeride that make it stand out from other brands. For example, the prestigious composite frame and the plastic subframe, the high quality, fully adjustable WP suspension combined with machined triple clamps, the variably mounted foot rests, the comfortable hydraulic clutch and, not least, the extra-light, elaborately styled wheels.

WHEELS

The lightweight wheels, featuring CNC-machined hubs and high-end GIANT aluminium rims (18 and 21 inch) with extra-light, orange spoke nipples, are practically unbeatable in terms of weight, although they still guarantee highest levels of stability and safety.

TYRES

Rich in traction and thanks to the high positive proportion in the profile, the trial tyres leave much less of an impression in the ground than conventional enduro competition tyres. The high casing provides appreciably more comfort and benefits the suspension. With the soft and therefore grippy rubber compound, these tyres score highly above all in demanding rocky terrain and riding over roots.

EXHAUST SYSTEM

When designing the exhaust system, engineers focussed their attention on low noise levels and emissions, as well as very rideable, high-torque engine characteristics. Exhaust gases are fed through a central header pipe underneath the engine, protected by the frame and a sturdy under-run plate, to the two aluminium silencers. Each of these is equipped with a catalytic converter, effectively reducing both emissions and riding noise to an environmentally friendly level.

WITH EFI

Based on the successful power unit of the 350 EXC-F, the engine of the Freeride 350 has nevertheless been redesigned for the new vehicle concept. In so doing, the kickstarter has been dispensed with for the benefit of minimal weight and more compact dimensions and a new engine case has been developed in ultra-light, die-cast (instead of sand-cast) aluminium. By redimensioning the exhaust and airbox, the engineers consciously designed the engine for torque rather than race performance in order to retain as effective - i.e. high-traction and power-saving - engine characteristics as possible, above all in tough terrain.

DOHC CYLINDER HEAD

Four steel valves control the charge exchange process, guaranteeing highest levels of durability. They are actuated by means of two overhead camshafts and DLC-coated cam followers. The top engine speed is 10,000 1/min. With a respectable maximum output of 23 hp, the engine produces more than enough power to climb the steepest of slopes with the greatest of ease.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS)

The engine management system from Keihin with electronic fuel injection and 42 mm throttle body ensures spontaneous, powerful responsiveness and handling, as well as making a significant contribution to the low fuel consumption. Convenient temperature and altitude compensation, and the electronic cold-start enrichment are state of the art. Closed-loop lambda control is a prerequisite for the efficient reduction of exhaust emissions by the two catalytic converters. Additional engine characteristics can be activated with an optional map select switch.

CLUTCH

A smoothly operated clutch with integrated hub damping and effective diaphragm spring makes it possible to keep the whole clutch package extremely compact and light. The clutch is equipped with a wear-free steel basket, 8 steel carrier lining discs and extremely heat-resistant friction linings. These are pre-tensioned by means of a diaphragm spring, substantially reducing the operating force required to pull the clutch. The hydraulic clutch actuation system from Formula was developed especially for the Freeride 350 and guarantees energy-saving and easily controllable modulation.

STARTER

The 350 cm³ engine is activated with an electric starter that is well protected behind the cylinder and ensures reliable starting.