While KTM et al show up with massive, massively expensive support trucks and entire teams of technicians spend most of the year prepping for the Dakar, tiny, independent efforts might employ a single mechanic in a tiny team working part … Continued
Here’s a surprisingly beautiful video in which a KTM 350 Freeride and 300 EXC take to trails through their native Austria. Doubting the little Freeride’s capability, It seems to keep up with the race bike just fine.
“…the 390cc is coming which is a full faired version and the so called tour purpose version,” KTM CEO Stefan Pierer told India’s CNBC-TV18, revealing the development of future models based around the KTM 390 Duke‘s new motor. “We are … Continued
After thinking about where the business is going, and how different manufacturers have been navigating the market waters lately, I had an epiphany. Honda, KTM and the few other leaders are following the path of innovative market disruption first blazed … Continued
A new addition to Team KTM, Francisco Lopez is hoping for better luck at this year’s Dakar. A consistent challenger for stage victories, he’s been plagued by seemingly ridiculous problems, even running into police trouble two years ago when he … Continued
“Look at the size of the crowds,” writes Icon’s Justin Knauer. “When’s the last time you saw that many people get excited about motorcycling in the USA?” And he’s right, the turnout to watch Indian stunt team “Ghost Ryderz” perform … Continued
The man who’s won The Dakar four times discusses training, racing, life and danger in this video interview. On Jan 5, Cyril Despres will again be racing for KTM in the 14-day, 5,000-mile race and he’s again considered the favorite … Continued