KTM Duke 690 Track edition, only 200 units...

I knew that could not be the only one on the face of the Earth when he saw the preparations for the KTM Duke 690 EJC serves as the basis for the European Junior Cup KTM had fallen madly in love.

Surely there are few people more and KTM has realized quickly because it will take to sell a super-exclusive limited edition of 200 units KTM Duke 690 called Track, identical to those used in competition.

To start and on the basis of a KTM Duke 690, the engine has been tweaked with another camshaft and modified the air box. The exhaust is made entirely of titanium Akrapovic and for all this to render properly, it was given a specific injection map. In all, the power gain is about 9 hp, 79 hp left in total for a single cylinder...!

In the part of the KTM Duke 690 cycle Track receives a new fully adjustable WP fork Race also raises the bike 15mm. Behind the shock of origin can only be regulated in preload is replaced by a fully adjustable. However, both the chassis and the sub frame remain unchanged.

If we jump on the brakes, remember that the KTM Duke 690 Street ABS equipped. However, as this model is not approved for road anti-lock system has been dismantled and instead receives racing Brembo brakes with new radial four-piston calipers and thicker discs to hold the most power braking.

As for the body, receives several pieces Power Parts Catalog. The seat is new, much stronger and can move more easily from side to side on track. Renthal handlebar is narrower and the stirrups are placed further back and higher, to get a sportier and prevent rubbing in the corners.

And all this for how you may ask? Well, currently there is definitive price but since KTM say that will be below € 10,000. I win the lottery, that I win the lottery, that I win the lottery ... Because from KTM also ensure that their consumption is about 7 l/100. And that, the price moves now really is the fuel pump also.

2011 KTM 990 Adventure Dakar

The 2011 limited-edition KTM 990 Adventure Dakar breathes the spirit of the greatest enduro motorcycle rally of all times.
Authentic, cigarette-blue plastic parts with the Bedouine graphics from the KTM Factory Enduro Team that cover the orange motorcycle frame.

Other 2011 KTM 990 Adventure Dakar features include, fully adjustable WP suspension, integrated multi-functional cockpit, lockable storage compartment, immobilizer and hazard warning lights, 12 volt accessory socket and standard hand guards and orange crash bars.

The KTM 990 Adventure Dakar is a parts-bin special playing off KTM’s winning heritage. It has the long travel-suspension of the standard Adventure allied with the 115-horsepower V-Twin engine and Bosch ABS of the Adventure R.

KTM is set to unveil at this year’s EICMA Show a new motorcycle that will confirm the German maker’s domination at "The Dakar rally". The 990 Adventure Dakar will feature a blue and orange paint, Dakar graphics, standard engine protection bars and much more. Updated 11/03/2010: KTM has revealed today the official images on the new 990 Adventure Dakar. The 2011 limited edition Adventure “Dakar” breathes the spirit of the greatest raids of all times. Authentic, “cigarette blue” plastic parts with the Bedouine graphics of KTM’s factory racers cover the orange frame.

2011 KTM 990 SM T

KTM has unveiled the company's 2011 990 SMT at this year's Cologne Motorcycle Show.

The SMT also boasts Brembo radial four pot callipers which, KTM claim, 'results is a sensitive ABS braking system that lets the 990 SMT stop safely and with pinpoint accuracy on any surface and from any speed.'

KTM introduced the KTM 990 SM T with the addition of dual-channel ABS system engineered by Bosch at the INTERMOT show this week. The ABS system keeps KTM big-bore motard riders a little safer as they try to slow down this wild beast. KTM calls its new SM T the “Queen of negative acceleration.” Radial four-piston Brembo calipers squeeze dual 305mm discs up front. Hooligans will appreciate the 7.7 inches of ground clearance and a wheelie-poppin’ 115 claimed horsepower. Fed by a 48mm throttle body Keihin EFI, the liquid-cooled, DOHC 75-degree V-Twin engine hangs exposed from a chromoly trellis frame suspended by WP suspension components.

Cramped riding positions and stiff suspension are just two issues that can reduce their everyday practicality. The KTM is one of my all-time favourite motorcycles. The ride in question involved a 125-mile run along my preferred test route through the Shires of Oxford and Gloucester, a journey encompassing virtually every type of road. Bumpy and twisting B roads, challenging speedy and swooping major roads, mind-numbingly boring dual-carriageways, and congested town traffic were all encountered during the journey. The SMT fits that bill very nicely.
Bar getting onto the slightly lofty and supportive, yet not too firm seat, the KTM is an extremely accessible and manageable machine. Any move, in any direction, is light and simple work on this bike.
The chassis is one of those numerous plus points, and perhaps the most impressive feature of the bike overall. One, if not the key reason why you can fully ‘activate’ the KTM, is because of the superb action of the forks and shock. Softly sprung and with longer travel than most road bikes, the fine control provided by the damping means lots of feel, feedback and control. It anyone ever wants to learn about the benefits of high quality suspension then they only need to ride this bike to find out. Much more of the bike can be used effectively because the tyres remain mated to the road so well. As a very potent, but rarely intimidating motor, its character sums up the whole bike really. The KTM may well have lots of performance to offer, but it’s very predictable and undemanding to access.
Longer runs are easily possible on the 990SMT too. The screen is large enough to hide behind and endure sustained periods at higher pace, and the afore-mentioned seat and riding position add to the capability. Those features helped me to enjoy a safe and spirited day on the 990SMT. It’s a bike that purists will enjoy.

2011 KTM RC8R first ride

2011 KTM RC8R first ride – Hey Guys, do you know what do you know what has been said in 2011 KTM RC8R first ride? MCN Michael Guy has returned his first impressions of the new KTM RC8R world launch in Spain. 2011 KTM RC8R first ride.

While reviewing the bike in my last post, I knew that the changes done in the fueling, inclusion of the Twin Spark Plug per cylinder, changes to the cam and heavy fly wheel would work spells to the performance of the bike.

Now it was time to see if the bike wouldn’t disappoint. KTM’s liter-class Twin had some issues in years past, which it claims have all been resolved though ‘a host of minor updates.’ While the small European manufacturer has been quite modest regarding the 2011 RC8R’s updates, simply calling them a few tweaks here, and tricks there, the truth is within a single lap at speed the bike felt like a totally new and completely improved motorcycle. This equates to a much more V-Twin-like feel, emphasizing areas like corner-exit torque and further aiding in rear-end traction on under acceleration. Following last year’s magazine and test rider reviews, as well as extensive in-house testing worldwide, they went back to the drawing board for 2011 and the result is one seriously updated RC8R.

The ‘11 model feeling more like a proper V-Twin, with loads of usable torque down low, whereas as the old bike vibrated excessively and spun up with a frightening amount of speed, especially for a two-cylinder ‘V’.

Delivering fuel to the updated powerplant are remapped 52mm throttle bodies, which feature a reprogrammed idle speed controller as well as new ECU mapping. These updates make the most of the added power and smooth on-off throttle response to make for a much more seamless transition when going from corner-entry to corner-exit, a time which it’s critical to have precise throttle control. KTM embraced what it is that makes Twins special, went back to the drawing board and created a machine that exploits the characteristics of a what a Twin all about: Corner-exit torque, driveability and a chassis so planted and stable mid-corner that confidence oozes from every last revolution of the crank.

(Aboave) Further aiding corner-entry is the addition of a mechanical slipper clutch.(Below) A WP fork and monobloc Brembo calipers grace the front end.

Wheels are now of the tasty cast aluminum Marchesini variety, 3.5-inch front and 6.0-inch rear. These come shod with Dunlop’s UK-made SportSmart rubber front and rear, 120/70-17 front and 190/50-17 rear, a tire that is currently only available for general sales overseas. The ultra-hot new combo the graces the KTM in 2011 for the first time and this bike looks like a Lamborghini on two wheels, the perfect combination of white, orange and a hint of black accents. If looks alone sold bikes, there would be a five-year waiting list on this new KTM. No more lurching mid corner and overly quick revving on corner-exit; just truckloads of torque in any of first four gears, followed by plenty of top-end as the speed increases. This allows a rider to easily push the street-bred rubber right to their limits without falling, as the feedback given by the bike is quite impressive.

Further aiding corner-entry is the addition of a mechanical slipper clutch. There’s no question that on race tires this updated-for-2011 Austrian Superbike should be a serious contender come shootout time.

2011 KTM 50 SXS youth motocross racing

KTM North America, Inc. stated that it will release a limited edition of the 2011 KTM 50 SXS youth motocross racing motorcycle that is based on the KTM 50 SX model.

Meanwhile up front, the 50 SXS has Race Tech SXS fork internals with gold valve cartridge emulators and internal compression damping adjustability.

The new KTM 50 SXS comes stock with the following items:
- FMF SXS Pipe and Silencer
- Race Tech SXS Shock with preload and rebound adjustability and the capability for internal compression valving
- Race Tech SXS Fork internals with gold valve cartridge emulators and internal compression damping adjustability
KTM PowerParts SXS billet machined chain adjuster blocks, chain guide, axle block and ignition cover
- KTM PowerParts SXS clutch setting
- KTM PowerParts SXS throttle assembly
- KTM PowerParts SXS Renthal diamond grips and bar pad
- KTM PowerParts SXS graphics
- KTM PowerParts 38-T rear sprocket
Additionally, a SXS kit or individual components can be purchased through your authorized KTM dealer to take your current KTM 50 SX to the SXS level.”
For more information please visit your local KTM dealer.

2010 INTERMOT show in Cologne.

KTM debuted its 125 Duke youth-oriented street bike at the 2010 INTERMOT show in Cologne.
Aimed at young and entry level riders, the 125 Duke is KTM’s first street-legal 125cc motorcycle.

The KTM 125 Duke uses a chromium-molybdenum trellis with a steel subframe. The 2011 KTM 125 Duke was developed with European tiered licensing in mind, and a North American launch is unlikely.

KTM unveiled a new track-oriented version of its RC8R sportbike at the 2010 INTERMOT show in Cologne, Germany.

KTM equipped the track bike with an Akrapovic EVO exhaust system, WP racing suspension, racing wiring harness, racing air filter, a thinner head gasket and several items from KTM’s Powerparts accessories line
For more pictures, visit our KTM 1190 RC8R Track gallery.

KTM Duke Review

Fans of the big Super Duke were treated to the KTM Duke 990 R version, but for 2010, the littlest Duke gets an upgrade option as well. The 2010 "KTM Duke 690 R" ups the ante over the standard model which won our comparison against the Aprilia Dorsoduro thanks to its uncompromising performance and styling.

KTM claims that the "KTM Duke" 690 R scorches tarmac with 70 horsepower. Standard KTM Duke 690 Dukes are available in black, orange or white, but the R combines all into an especially sexy package.

Even though the bike tested was a pre-production unit – virtually finished bar the paintwork and decals – this bigger capacity KTM Duke 690 is altogether a different machine than non-R model KTM Duke 690 (654cc).