The 2023 KTM SX-E 3 Electric Bike is at the vanguard of an all-electric mini-cross, making it suitable for novices and those who value the environment. The KTM SX-E 3, aimed at total beginners, sits below the more powerful KTM SX-E 5 and has an increasingly accessible design. Because of its lower power output, smaller wheels, and higher battery storage, it’s ideal for young riders just getting their feet beneath them—and throttle.
With the introduction of the 2023 KTM SX-E 3 Electric Bike, KTM is pleased to showcase the next innovation in the E-Mini series. The 2023 KTM SX-E 3 debuts as the entry-level electric package for young riders with ambitions. Because of its customized power output, smaller wheels, and lower seat height, it is an excellent choice for first-time riders.
The 2023 KTM SX-E 3 Electric Bike, a beginner-friendly e-mini, has entered the company’s electrified motorcycle portfolio alongside the KTM FREERIDE E-XC and KTM SX-E 5. Since it successfully launched the Micro-E class in Loretta Lynn’s Amateur National Motocross Championship, young racers and their parents have grown to adore the KTM SX-E 5. The new 2023 KTM SX-E 3 Electric Bike, which takes its position as a true entry-level motorcycle and a stepping stone into the world of motocross, is the outcome of this innovative machine.
The 2023 KTM SX-E 3 Electric Bike has the same cutting-edge and better technology as its more powerful sister, the KTM SX-E 5. With its groundbreaking lightweight design, firm suspension, and chromium molybdenum frame, the KTM SX-E 3 retains all of the attributes of a “big bike” while being packaged more user-friendly.
2023 KTM SX-E3 Electric Bike – Features and Specs
Motor
This air-cooled permanent magnet motor, which works entirely on batteries and produces a powerful 3.9 kW, is compact and elegant, complementing the smaller chassis of the KTM SX-E 3. In addition to being wear- and maintenance-free, it is waterproof and dust-resistant, and its integrated control unit (ECU) guarantees a direct yet carefully controlled power supply.
Frame
The 2023 KTM SX-E 3 Electric Bike has a novel frame design combining maximum longitudinal stiffness and superior torsional rigidity. It is made of lightweight, high-strength chromium-molybdenum steel profiles. The subframe is created out of lightweight, fiber-glass reinforced extruded plastic components that may be joined in two ways to suit varied seat heights.
Wheels
The 2023 KTM SX-E 3 Electric Bike has front and rear 10″ wheels. These lightweight, black, anodized aluminum rims are as solid and durable as those on bigger bikes. Their brand-new MAXXIS MX-ST tires give unmatched traction on any terrain.
Front Suspension
The 2023 KTM SX-E 3 Electric Bike has innovative suspension technology and non-adjustable upside-down WP XACT 35mm forks. With 144 mm of wheel travel, the forks—class leaders in and of themselves—provide the rider with exceptional comfort and dampening capabilities, allowing them to push their boundaries confidently.
Rear Suspension
The high-quality, non-adjustable WP mono-shock, specifically designed for the front suspension and directly attached to the swingarm, provides excellent damping performance. Additionally, the shock absorber allows for 133 mm of rear-wheel travel, providing exceptional comfort in all conditions.
Break
The 2023 KTM SX-E 3 Electric Bike has front and rear wavy discs and hydraulically controlled braking calipers that match the technology of full-size motocross bikes. The hand-actuated technology provides younger riders a more natural way to get a better feel for the brakes while guaranteeing improved braking sensation and stopping power in all scenarios.
Handlebar
The 2023 KTM SX-E 3 Electric Bike has premium tapered NEKEN handlebars made of aluminum alloy for excellent stability and safety. Its circumference narrows to 18 mm in the handhold area, 22 mm at the bends, and 28 mm in the core. It allows the left side to have a thinner lock-on ODI grip, while the right has a newly designed throttle assembly with a vulcanized ODI grip explicitly created for the electronic drive. The handlebar brace’s added crash cushion protects the rider from harsh collisions.
Seat height
The 2023 KTM SX-E 3 Electric Bike’s seat height may be adjusted to three levels. The seat height may be easily altered from the standard setting of 23.6 in (600 mm) to 21.8 in (555 mm) in two easy steps by lowering the bodywork and seat and moving the shock absorber. The triple clamps enable you to reduce the front fork as well.
Decals
The 2023 KTM SX-E 3 Electric Bike has the most recent in-mold graphics and a distinctive orange and blue design that matches the factory-look orange frame, orange seat, and race-sharpened bodywork.
Battery
The 2023 KTM SX-E 3 Electric Bike has 60 modern lithium-ion batteries that can store 648 Wh of energy. A robust die-cast aluminum casing houses the cells right above the motor. Even the most experienced teenage riders can ride on this for more than two hours, and the battery may be completely exhausted in approximately thirty minutes. Upgrade to the 907 Wh SX-E 5 battery for longer charging intervals.
Charger
Plugging the external charger straight into the battery for simple charging allows it to give up to 900 W of power when connected to any 110 or 230-volt outlet. The charging time from 0% to 80% is 35 minutes, and from 0% to 100% is 70 minutes.
Ride modes
The multifunction instrument display is located between the steering wheel and the seat. The consumer may pick from six different riding modes here. Each mode offers a range of power characteristics from complete beginners to seasoned racers. The gadget also shows the battery’s remaining charge.
Safety
The 2023 KTM SX-E 3 Electric Bike’s rollover sensor shuts off the engine in the event of a fall, and a wrist lanyard cut-off key shuts down the motor in an uncontrolled riding condition. A dongle under the seat enables the riding modes to be locked and saved for further security. It allows more experienced, younger riders to choose more powerful riding modes.
2023 KTM SX-E 3 Electric Bike – Technical Specifications
Engine
Rated output | 2 kW / 3,200 rpm |
Torque | 10.5Nm |
Traction battery | Lithium-ion |
Charger line voltage | 80-240 V/50-60 Hz |
Charging power | 900 W |
Charging time | 100 % 60min. |
Cooling | Air-cooled |
Electric motor | 48 V – BLDC motor with outer rotor |
Chassis
Front brake disc diameter | 160mm |
Rear brake disc diameter | 160mm |
Front brake | Disc brake |
Rear brake | Disc brake |
Chain | 1/2 x 3/16″ |
Frame design | Chrome-molybdenum steel central-tube frame |
Front Suspension | XACT 35 WP Upside-Down fork, Ø 35 mm |
Ground clearance | 152mm |
Rear Suspension | WP mono-shock |
Seat height | 555mm |
Steering head angle | 66° |
Suspension travel (front) | 144mm |
Suspension travel (rear) | 133mm |