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2022 KTM 890 Duke GP Unveiled
KTM has taken the wraps off the newest additions to the 890 Duke range – the 890 Duke GP. Despite the ‘GP’ suffix, this iteration of the 890 Duke boasts only a MotoGP-inspired color scheme and not performance-oriented updates as one would expect. The new 890 Duke GP features an orange and black colorway that …
Off-Road Biased KTM 390 Adventure Seen Testing
Since its debut at EICMA 2019, the KTM 390 Adventure has proven itself as one of the most capable motorcycles in the entry-level ADV segment. The bike featured a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear cast alloy wheel setup that left some off-road enthusiasts yearning for a more hardcore iteration. KTM seems to have noticed, and …
Sam Sunderland Wins the 2022 Dakar Rally
The twelfth and final stage of the 2022 Dakar Rally Bike category was one of the most exciting parts of the grueling race. The top 3 riders — Honda’s Pablo Quintanilla, KTM’s Toby Price, and Honda’s Nacho Cornejo — were separated by just 29 seconds as they crossed the finish line. However, GASGAS Racing’s Sam …
KTM to Fill Midsized Gap with KTM 750 Lineup
KTM is launching a new line of 750cc models to replace their current range of midsized 690 bikes. This will bridge the gap between KTM’s 390cc and newly added 890cc models. Pierer Mobility, the parent company of KTM, confirmed details of its plans to launch the new 750cc range via investor documents. The new line …
Huge Success for KTM’s #UltimateRider Contest
KTM’s cry for contestants to “put up their dukes” in the Ultimate Duke Rider Contest has been wildly successful, with over 1500 entries logged – and every entry is stoked to show the world why they deserve the crown. The contest came as a welcome reprieve from the monotony of social and economic limitations. There …
MV Agusta Plans to Jump Into the EV World
Many motorcycle manufactures have been jumping on the EV bandwagon recently, and now MV Agusta has said they plan on doing the same. According to a release from MCN, MV Agusta CEO Timur Sardarov is set to begin research for an electric MV model next year and ultimately planning an electric release for 2027. This …
The New KTM 1290 Super Duke RR Sells Out in 48 Minutes
Gone In 48 Minutes In just 48 minutes after going public, the new (and limited) KTM 1290 Super Duke RR completely sold out online. The 2021 Super Duke RR is quite an astonishing motorcycle to behold, so it’s no wonder every single bike sold off the shelves in such a short amount of time. Everything …
KTM Unveils Limited Edition 1290 Super Duke RR
KTM has officially unveiled its latest super naked weapon in the form of a lighter and more precise, 2021 1290 Super Duke RR. The build-up to the release for the new Super Duke RR wasn’t exactly a surprise. Many of KTM’s patent filings and leaks were sprinkled in the news over the past few months …
KTM’s 125 and 390 Duke Come Euro 5 Compliant For 2021
The Euro 5 Bug Bites The Duke Brothers Manufacturers have come a long way when it comes to bringing “cool” styling features to low displacement motorcycles, and KTM’s lineup of small bikes are no different. They look directly related to their enormous (in comparison) 1290 brothers, and now – most importantly – come fully Euro …
2021 KTM 1290 Super Adventure R and S Details Have Been Leaked
Oops! KTM leaked details regarding both of their upcoming 2021 1290 Super Adventure models when they accidentally set one of the web pages on their official site to live. They immediately took the pages in question down, but Motorcycle.com still managed to capture all the details before they could get to it. The website confirms …
CFMoto’s 800 MT to Come in Two Versions
A Chinese Adventure Chinese motorcycle manufacturer CF moto’s new and upcoming 800 MT (not to be confused with any Yamaha bikes also sharing the MT nomenclature) has been officially confirmed to be released in two variants: one oriented to on-road riding and the other to offroad. Regardless of which version you choose, they both come …
2021 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition Is Ready For The Track
Born in the Dirt The KTM 450 SX-F is a beast in its own right. It’s a four-stroke MX bike with more on-track power than most know what to do with. The Factory Edition of this motorcycle is no different, and the 2021 model brings some sweet additions. The 2021 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition …
KTM is Looking for the “Ultimate Duke Rider”
Calling All Duke Riders The KTM Duke lineup is ever-growing in both models and ownership numbers. From 390cc to 1290cc, the Duke family includes riders of all riding levels; beginner and expert alike. If you happen to own a KTM Duke and enjoy posting about it on Instagram, KTM is running an online contest for …
The 2021 KTM 250 Adventure Shows up on Indian KTM Website
The 250 Appears With No Big Announcement KTM revealed the 250 Adventure at EICMA, but was largely overshadowed by the 390 Adventure. Now it has been quietly added to the KTM 2021 lineup in India. KTM didn’t have an announcement or anything. The bike just went on the Indian KTM website. It will be interesting …
KTM Could Come Out With a 1290 Super Duke RR
A Rumor Worth Spreading There’s plenty of rumors out there about motorcycles and motorcycle companies. Some are more interesting than others. This rumor about KTM coming out with a 1290 Super Duke RR soon is pretty exciting. Even more exciting is the fact that it seems plausible for a couple of reasons. First, KTM already …
KTM 250 Adventure Confirmed Due to Leaked Presentation
A Baby Adventurer from KTM for India A while back some images were going around the Web of an even smaller adventure machine from KTM than the 390 Adventure. The bike in question was rumored to be a 250cc Adventure. Now, this bike has been more or less confirmed due to the fact that a …
MyKTM App Now Available For 2021 KTM SX-F 4-Stroke Dirtbikes
A Useful App A lot of motorcycle companies have their own apps. These pieces of software vary widely, and some are more useful than others. KTM’s MyKTM app is one of the better ones from what I understand. You can actually change the way your motorcycle rides. Now available on 2021 SX-F four-stroke dirtbikes, the …
KTM Reveals the 2021 250 SX-F Troy Lee Designs Edition
More Than Just Graphics KTM’s 2021 250 SX-F is a great little motorcycle, but if you want to get one with things taken up a notch, then you need the recently revealed 2021 250 SX-F Troy Lee Designs Edition. A lot of these kinds of special edition motorcycles come with a simple graphics package and …
Here’s Your Look at the 2021 KTM 890 Adventure R and Adventure R Rally
A Great Addition to KTM’s Lineup The KTM 890 Adventure R and Adventure R Rally are now up on KTM’s website. Not long ago KTM revealed the Duke 890 R, so it only makes sense for the company to offer an 890 Adventure. First, let’s discuss the difference between the Adventure R and the Adventure …
KTM Reveals the 350 EXC-F WESS
WESS Machine KTM has a special model for 2021. It’s the KTM 350 EXC-F WESS. This bike is a tribute to the thrilling WESS Championship. The bike is based on the KTM 350 EXC-F, but of course with some special equipment. This will make this special edition model even more highly sought after. The bike …
Upgrade Your KTM Enduro With a New WP XPLOR Pro 8946 Shock
Ride Quality Will Either Make You Or Break You. Enduro riding is not for the faint of heart; It’s a high-risk style of riding that takes a toll on both you and your machine. When it comes to climbing rocky hills on uneven terrain it’s important to hold your upgrades close as you can gain …
KTM Brings Back the 450 SMR to North America
Get Your 450 SMR in 2021 After a seven-year hiatus, KTM will bring the 450 SMR back to North America for the 2021 model year. The bike is based on the championship-winning KTM 450 SX-F motorcycle. This new bike gets premium Supermoto-specific parts and high-end finishes. It is ready to race from the showroom floor. …
KTM and CFMoto are Working on a 750cc Range of Motorcycles
Manufactured in China KTM and CFMoto are working together on some new motorcycles that will be manufactured in China. At a recent investor presentation, it was revealed that the range of 750cc motorcycles will be a part of a “massive increase in cooperation level” with CFMoto, according to Motorcycle.com. The bikes that will be produced …
An Updated KTM RC 390 Was Spotted
An Updated, Killer Bike KTM has a new RC 390. The company updated the bike recently. There haven’t been official updates yet, but Austria’s Motorrad Magazin was able to get some spy shots of the bike and it shows a more refined and smoother RC 390, which is a very good thing. It’s not easy to …
KTM and Husqvarna Offer Free Extended Warranty in India
Roadside Assistance, Too KTM and Husqvarna are offering a special rewards campaign for buyers in India. The program started July 28 and it will continue until September 20. The rewards campaign offers free extended warranty, roadside assistance, and a chance to win some additional prizes. KTM and Husky have been popular brands in India, and …
The 2020 KTM 200 Duke Shows Up in CARB Filing
KTM Will Bring the 200 to the U.S. Need a little KTM Duke to rock? Well, there’s a new one that you should be pretty excited about. It’s the KTM 200 Duke and it recently showed up in CARB filings, which means it will come to the U.S. soon, according to RideApart. The rumors that …
KTM Reveals Info About the New EMotion Electric Mobility Platform
An Electrifying New KTM KTM and Bajaj have been working on a new electric mobility platform called EMotion. Actually, it’s KTM and about eleven different partners, but the project started in March 2020 and is continuing to move forward. The list of partners includes AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH, KTM Technologies GmbH, Kiska GmbH, …
Say Hello to the GasGas TXT GP Lineup
For Trials Riding Fun GasGas is no joke when it comes to off-road motorcycles, which is probably why KTM bought the brand not that long ago. From there, KTM sold the enduro GasGas designs to Reiju. Needless to say, it’s been a wild year for the Spanish motorcycle company, and now the brand has put …
KTM CEO Says Sales Have Stayed Strong Since COVID-19 Pandemic Began
A Surprising Result for KTM In a recent interview with Le Repaire des Motards, Pierer Mobility Group’s CEO Stefan Pierer said that KTM reacted early on to the pandemic and actually has not seen much of an issue with its sales since reopening. He said that his company has actually hired more people since the …
KTM Testing a New 1290 Super Adventure
The Next Super Adventure KTM appears to be out testing its new 1290 Super Adventure motorcycle. The bike was recently spotted. Images of it were shared by Motorcycle News. The bike was initially expected in 2019, but that obviously didn’t happen. Now it seems the company is on track to move forward with the project. …
KTM Introduces the PowerWear Street 2020 Gear Collection
Everything from Track Leathers to Rain Gear If you’re an avid KTM fan, then you don’t just want to ride a KTM motorcycle, you want to wear KTM gear, too. Well, the Austrian company has you covered. It just released its 2020 PowerWear gear collection, and there’s really something for everyone. It doesn’t matter if …
WP Suspension Announces Upgrades for KTM 890 Duke R and 1290 Super Duke R
Upgrading the Upgraded Suspension The KTM 890 Duke R and KTM 1290 Super Duke R both offer some of the best suspension out there. With that said, WP Suspension still wanted to put out an updated suspension package for the Beast 3.0 and the Super Scalpel. The company released the Apex Pro 7746 Shock, the …
KTM Announces Details for 390 Adventure for North America
It Is Coming Soon The KTM 390 Adventure is one of the bikes that a lot of people are excited about. The motorcycle offers adventure capability in a smaller, more easily manageable package unlike many other options out there. Right now the bike is not yet available, but that will change come May. KTM North …
Bajaj and KTM are Going to Focus on Electric Scooters in 2022
A New Electric Scooter Age Could Dawn KTM and Bajaj have a partnership and a big focus of that partnership will be electric bikes. Now, new info has come out that says electric scooters will be a major focus for the future of the companies. In a report from the Pierer Mobility Group, the company …
KTM Pulls Out of Motorcycle Shows in Wake of COVID-19
No Intermot or EICMA I recently reported on the fact that BMW would not attend Intermot or EICMA due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Now KTM and all of the brands that fall under the KTM umbrella will not be at those shows either. In fact, the company will withdrawal from all global trade shows for …
KTM Announced the 2020 890 Duke R Will Cost $11,699
Coming This Spring There were rumors of an 890 Duke R, but now KTM has announced the motorcycle as a part of its lineup. It will come in the spring of this year. The motorcycle will come with an $11,699 price tag. That’s the starting price for the bike. I’m sure you’ll be able to …
KTM 390 Adventure Will be Built in The Philippines
Not Too Big of a Surprise KTM is focused on expanding its business and as a part of that, it needs to make bikes in an affordable manner and that means turning to the Philippines for production. The new 390 Adventure will be built in the Philippines, but this shouldn’t come as too big of …
Gas Gas to Expand to Street Bikes Thanks to KTM Partnership
From the Dirt to the Street Gas Gas and KTM have been partnered up for a while now and the companies will be expanding the Gas Gas lineup. The company is known for its off-road motorcycles, but now it seems that it will come out with new street models based on KTM’s platforms. According to …
KTM and CF Moto Join Forces
KTM Shifts Some Production to China Yep, the 790 Duke and 790 Adventure will be made in Hangzhou, China, as a part of a new partnership between KTM and CF Moto. There’s a new nearly 25,000 square foot factory for it. Construction for the plant began in March 2018 and should be done by June 2020. …
KTM Readies 5 New 490cc Motorcycles
The 490s are Coming We reported a long while back that KTM was working pretty closely with Bajaj to create more middleweight bikes. Well, now it sounds like that work has paid off. According to MoreBikes, the world could get five new 490cc models soon. How soon? Well, the publication is pointing to EICMA as …
