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ELECTRIC KTM/HUSKY KIDS PRICING CONFIRMED
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t’s been a while since we took a look at the KTM
SX-E 5 and its Husqvarna counterpart the EE 5,
but with both these models freshly landed in
the country there’s no time like the present (late
Xmas present…?)
Priced from $9399, the SX-E 5 and EE 5 are the
first competition-ready products to offer younger
riders, the instant torque of an electric powerplant
– all in a bike package that can grow with a rider,
unlike traditional 50cc class machines.
Based on KTM’s two-stroke 50cc machine, the
50SX, both bikes share the same electric motor
and frame – with the plastics and frame colour
the main features which define the differences
between the KTM and Husqvarna machines.
KTM said in their announcement during the
bike’s debut at the 2018 EICMA Motorcycle Show
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that the company’s mission was clear; “To create
an ultra-competitive machine that is also easy to
ride, even for pure beginners.”
Those are not normally two traits that go hand
in hand, but thankfully the two little EVs have a
couple of tricks up their sleeves to ensure that
they are manageable for the target audience.
With six different rider modes, the EE 5 and
SX-E’s 5kW of power can be tailored for the
situation or the rider. Not only that, both bikes
feature WP Suspension systems and an adjustable
seat height to perfect the chassis for that rider
who dreams of becoming the next Chris Birch or
Shayne King.
While for environmentalists, the fact that both
bikes have the advantage of zero emissions will
be a selling point, but more importantly for the