2023 KTM SX-E 3 First Look [Just In Time For Christmas]

Following the success of its SX-E 5 motocross bike for teenagers, KTM is releasing a smaller model. The 2023 KTM SX-E 3 downsizes to convey youngsters into the electrical bike world at an excellent youthful age, performing as a bridge between  SX-E 5 and its two battery-powered steadiness bicycles—the 12eDrive and 16eDrive.The 2023 KTM SX-E 3 makes use of the identical body and suspension because the SX-E 5, so the decrease seat top is achieved by becoming smaller 10-inch wheels to the SX-E 3. The three’s aluminum wheels are shod with Maxxis MX-ST tires.Like its greater brother, the three has a broad vary of ergonomic changes, permitting for a seat as little as 21.8 inches above the filth—practically two inches decrease than the 5. You get the three there by mounting the bodywork/seat combo in its lowest place, shifting the highest rear shock mount to the low place, and dropping the triple clamp on the fork. In the usual configuration, the SX-E 3’s seat top is 23.6 inches.WP takes care of suspension duties, with a beneficiant 5.7 inches of wheel journey from the Xact fork, and the non-linkage shock dealing with 5.2 inches of journey.Though the SX-E 5 and 2023 KTM SX-E 3 share the identical everlasting magnet motor, the three’s output is proscribed to three.8 kW, 25 p.c decrease than the 5. The capability of the three’s 60-cell battery is 548 Wh—about 80 p.c of the 5.In keeping with KTM, the three’s battery is nice for 2 hours of driving. Juicing up the battery is achieved by plugging the 900-watt exterior charger right into a 110- or 230-volt outlet. Recharging the battery can take as little as 70 minutes.For security, the motor is stopped routinely in two methods—a tip-over sensor shuts issues down, or the wrist lanyard worn by the rider is separated from the handlebar socket. Three energy modes permit the adult-in-charge to restrict the facility output, or simply let the child ship it. Hydraulic disc brakes on each wheels gradual issues down.We don’t have a worth for the 2023 KTM SX-E 3, however we will let you know that it’s out there in Orange, and can arrive in sellers in October—simply in time for Christmas.

2023 KTM SX-E 3 Photograph Gallery