Battery Improvements

Lithium Battery

In 2014 KTM stocked the freeride 250 with a lead acid battery. In 2015, KTM got the message and started installing lithium batteries as stock.

So for those of you with a 2014 and want a lithium battery here are a few options.

2014 KTM Freeride uses BATTERY 12V 3AH YTX4L-BS (same as the 350 excf)

Shorai

Pros:

• Competitive price for the battery $169
• C+ track record
• Established

Cons:

• Some cases of premature failure
• No internal BMS or safety circuits
• Require special charger for best performance $84

Earth-X

Pros:

• Built in overcharge and discharge circuits
• Built in cell balancer
• Works with any charger
• Competitive price $169

Cons:

• New to the market – not a long track record

Earth-X ETX6A 6AH $169 Replaces YTX5L-BS $30 shipping to Canada 4.5in (L) x 2.6in x 3.7in (H)113mm(L)x66mm(W)x95mm(H)
Earth-X ETX12A 12AH $169 Replaces YTX5L-BS $30 shipping to Canada 4.5in (L) x 2.6in x 3.7in (H)113mm(L)x66mm(W)x95mm(H)
Motorcycle Innovations $189 CAD (free shipping within Canada)

AntiGravity

Anti Gravity Battery for the Freeride 250

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Cons:

Ballistic

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For 2016:

It has been reported that the 2016 FR 250 arrives with a battery charger harness pre-installed (on left hand side, below tank and above starter motor). Image forthcoming.

Also noted that riders can carry a small battery tender-to-USB converter to enable an emergency-charge to a cell phone from the bike while out on the trail.  Also good for running an app such as GAIA GPS with forest service maps while you ride.