just a bit of a sneaky peak at some of the 2015 information from us.

 

• we'll be offering the new Shimano eBike system in addition to the Panasonic and Bosch drives we already do.
  

• we'll be doing a kids eBike
  

 

and KTM in Austria will be offering S-Pedelecs for the first time. We're probably not going to offer these to UK dealers, unless I can be convinced there is a legal way to use them.

 

Col

The Shimano system looks to be nice and compact, plus very light.

 

What would be nice to see, is KTM offering a bike with an integrated battery pack.

not heard much about the shimano system.. Any feedback and why would KTM now go for a third type of motor?

 

looking forward to finding out more about the 2015KTMs (trekkjng most probs) as they are on my shortlist to replace my ... Well, my KTM

not heard much about the shimano system.. Any feedback and why would KTM now go for a third type of motor?

 

Here's two links for you Wissy:

 

Shimano new STEPS e-bike system

 

News with first ride

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not heard much about the shimano system.. Any feedback and why would KTM now go for a third type of motor?

 

Could be lots of reasons.

 

KTM - and others - will have been well hacked off with the Bosch supply problems, so won't want to be caught out again.

 

Shimano might be offering their system very cheap to gain a foothold.

 

The customer probably won't see any of that saving, but it means KTM will retain more profit from the sale of a £2K crank drive ebike.

Rob you left out more customer choice as well.

press launch is happening as we speak over in Austria so we can now start to show some pictures... how about this.

 

an eFat bike.

 

double niche.

 

As you know, I've already seen other bikes from the range today, and I can't see the bikes hanging around for long.

 

Not sure that the fat bike will appeal so much over here, but down the South of France and in the US and Australia, they should do well. Dare to be different.

It'll be interesting to see which other manufacturers will follow KTM's example.

 

The Lycan 27 48 looked even better than I'd expected, and I'd already had high hopes about it.

 

The pedal only range looked stunning as well, and I particularly loved the look of the Myroon 29er hard tail with the Rockshox USD forks, single chain set and dripping in XTR. Perfect.

 

Not so sure about the blue colour scheme on the Lycan LT FS bike though. KTM's need to be black and orange.

edit.. Just realised what the brake set up is. KTM have really pulled the stops out on this bike. Those brakes are only just starting to even get mentioned in the mags. Another game changing spec.

 

The road bikes looked superb as well.

Edited July 1, 201411 yr by EddiePJ

Quite a large step change this year, that's for sure.

 

 

I'm sure that Col won't mind about this.

 

 

 

 

One things for sure, KTM are definitely taking the e-bike market seriously, and I can see a certain other brand loosing many sales to these well built, and well spec'd bikes. I just hope that they will be able to meet demand.

Colin - Any chance of getting back to me re. Wonky rear wheel - ta

Another photo of the Macina Freeze.

 

 

The Canic, full carbon fibre cyclo cross bike looks the dogs nutz as well.

 

 

 

Colin - Any chance of getting back to me re. Wonky rear wheel - ta

 

I've given the correct people a nudge... I'm afraid we've not had internet in the office this week (we've just moved) so the emails have taken a back seat for a few days.

 

I'm sure you'll have an email as soon as the office opens this morning.

 

Cheers

Col.

he's one we won't be selling in the UK I'm afraid....

 

I think that it's worthy of a slightly bigger picture. Just a shame that it look's more like a model than a real bike.

 

Hover over, and click to make it bigger.

 

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae217/eddiejefferies/10492402_311788802316487_2843848431468259014_n_zpsfff0dbc9.jpg

 

http://i973.photobucket.com/albums/ae217/eddiejefferies/10517648_915081631851310_1560185139598460130_o_zps703bba45.jpg

Edited July 5, 201411 yr by EddiePJ

some of the bikes shown at the press launch are 3d printed prototype frames, but the eGnition wasn't its very much a rideable bike.

 

our guys are over in Austria today, so snapping lots of the new bikes.

 

This is the 2015 KTM Macina Mini Me

 

Here's a bulk shot of some more of the 2015 eBikes.

 

Bit more colour this year to meet demand from most dealers.

 

 

oh, and the 2015 Macina Lycan's are landing in the UK as we speak.

 

 

Bike Motion is Sidmouth Devon, just got 4. They look so good in the flesh!!!

 

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=682695808471007&id=462109167196340

Are KTM for 2015 doing the Panasonic hub driven models or are they all now Bosch crank drives?

yes, currently it looks like we'll have 4 drive options next year.

 

Bosch (called KTM Macina ..... )

Panasonic Hub drive (called KTM e..... P)

Panasonic Crank Drive (called KTM Amparo ...... )

Shimano Steps (called KTM Ventura ....... )

When I saw the Mini Me last week, I thought "now that's a smart move"

 

The ultimate kids toy for the wealthier client.

 

In relation to the Macina Lycan's, for 2016, tell KTM to alter the frame seat tube angle to allow for a dropper seat.

 

I'm still voting it e-mtb of the year though.

I think I may have to make a trip over to Sidmouth and have a look/try

Here is a new video showing a quick looking inside the Austrian factory and a look at some of the new eBikes.

 

Its in Germany, but fairly easy to work out whats going on.

 

2015 brochure is now on line so you can view all the bikes

 

www.mydrive.ch

 

 

Login: public@ktmbikes2015

 

Password: public

we've just split the brochure up into more manageable chunks.

 

First set to view is the Macina range. Which is the Bosch Drive bikes.

 

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.320479928114041.1073741881.193414864153882&type=1

 

We think the Macina Force is going to be our best seller.