Want an ultra light weight dual sport (so light it may weigh less than you)? Then look no farther then the new KTM Freeride 350. What once was a prototype now looks like it is real. The video below says it all. You would think these guys were riding mountain bikes the way they throw these 350’s around. Enjoy!
2012 KTM Freeride 350 Specs:
ENGINE
- Design : Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, spark-ignition engine, liquid-cooled
- Displacement: 349.7 cm³
- Bore: 88 mm
- Stroke: 57.5 mm
- Starting aid: Electric starter
- Transmission: 6-speed, claw shifted
- Engine lubrication: Forced oil lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
- Primary gear ratio: 24:73
- Secondary gear ratio: 11:48
- Cooling system: Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump
- Clutch: Wet multi-disc clutch / hydraulically operated
- Ignition system: Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment
CHASSIS
- Frame: Perimeter steel-aluminum composite frame
- Fork: WP Suspension4357 MXMA
- Shock absorber: WP Suspension 4618 PDS DCC
- Suspension travel front: 250 mm
- Suspension travel rear: 260 mm
- Brake system front: Formula disc brakes
- Brake system rear: Formula disc brakes
- Brake discs – diameter front: 240 mm
- Brake discs – diameter rear: 210 mm
- Chain : 5/8 x 1/4″ X‑Ring
- Steering head angle: 67°
- Wheelbase : 1,418±10 mm
- Ground clearance (unloaded): 325 mm
- Seat height (unloaded) : 895 mm
- Total fuel tank capacity approx.: 5.5 l
- Unleaded premium fuel (95 RON)
- Weight without fuel approx.: 217 lbs.
Minnesota Adventure Riders 
I fell in love with that bike after seeing the video. KTM also has a really cool youtube video of the electric version. I had my hear broken at the Motorcycle Show when I was told by a salesman from Larson Cycle that the Freestyle was unlikely coming to the United States. It’s probably best if it doesn’t, since I have too much wrapped up in my DRZ.
I was told over the weekend it was coming to the US but probably not till the 2013 model year (think this august or september) And that confirms a picture of a leaked dealer convention photo… Which also said 2013… (SO I HAVE MY FINGERS CROSSED)
if it comes one is mine