Karina and KTM RC8

The KTM RC8 is a pretty bike. And Karina is a pretty gal, so when you put the two elements together in a big picture, come on, how can it be bad? ... Scroll down for the full story

As was said previously on this site, we were doing a centrefold shoot with Karina and the new KTM RC8. What more do you want at this point in time? A great looking bike. And Karina is a pretty gal, so when you put the two elements together in a big picture, come on, how can it be bad?

There will be more pics in the gallery in the fullness of time and you're getting a sneak preview of the June issue of SuperBike centrefold...

2011 NEW KTM 350 SX-F PREVIEW

2011 NEW KTM 350 SX-F

Dirt Rider was out today to get the aboriginal ride on the 2011 KTM 350 SX-F, one of the best talked about machines of the decade. By activity rogue and blank the rules, or guidelines, KTM has already afresh congenital a bike that fit into the need, acutely answering a catechism a lot of riders accept asked and no one has answered.

2011 NEW KTM 350 SX-F ENGINE PICTURE

The 350 is aloof that, a 350. Smack-dab in the average of area accepted 250Fs and 450Fs are. It is like that in weight feel (245 pounds, abounding of gas) and in power. A abundant abode for the all-inclusive majority of riders who charge added than a 250F has and not as abundant as a 450F offers.The bike has balance and torque, and it is a fast 350, or a apathetic 450 in speed. Unless you rev it, again it is like a fast 450. How? Well, it gets traction. And because it is hooking up it isn’t spinning and it is activity advanced fast. And back we say rev, we beggarly it, the affair sings to 13,000 RPM and we were adamantine apprenticed to use all the abstract or hit the rev limiter, if there is one.

2011 NEW KTM 350 SX-F WALLPAPER

The bike feels a lot added like a 250F than a 450 in weight. It is abundant lighter activity back you are not revving it and there is actual little compression braking. So in some aspects the bike additionally acts like a 250cc two-stroke with a absolutely continued ability spread. The FI was flawless.

2011 NEW KTM FREERIDE PROTOTYPE / ELECTRIC

NEW KTM FREERIDE PROTOTYPE

The 2011 KTM FREERIDE PROTOTYPE at the Tokia Motorcycle Show 2010. Starting on March 26th, alone on www.ktm.com! Under the appellation “Freeride” KTM will present two near-series prototypes at the 2010 Tokyo Motorcycle Show, which in one year’s time will alteration the “Ready to Race” antic spirit of the cast into a alternation archetypal fit for the 21st century.

2011 NEW KTM FREERIDE PICTURE

With its aboriginal aught discharge motorcycle, the world’s arch ambassador of offroad motorcycles has developed an electrically apprenticed sports motorcycle that proves that benumbed fun and ecology sustainability charge not be in battle with one another.

2011 NEW KTM FREERIDE WALLPAPER

The 450cc agent has been kept and the bankrupt valves are in stainless steel. Some changes accept been fabricated to the transmission, for faster accessory change and the bike is now accessible with ammunition injection. The affair that I adulation best are the wheels, which are from Excel and are now accessible in black, and the agenda affectation additionally gives a blow of style.

Ktm 525 Sx Motor Cross

Ktm 525 Sx Motor Cross...........

Fork - In 2003, all SX models will be outfitted with White Power USD 48 mm forks equipped with a pre-load adjuster. This means: the spring preload can be readjusted fast and easily on the outside. In contrast to the 2002 fork, the new fork now has three bushes per fork tube, which ensures a better guidance of the inner tubes during compression travel. Both wipe and radial shaft seal, as well as the bearings, were obtained from new suppliers and, in combination with a new fork oil, ensure a markedly improved response. KTM also improved the chromium quality of the fork coating to prevent excessive “pumping up“ of the fork in use.

Shock Absorber - The WP PDS shock absorber was modified considerably. A bigger compensating tank and a larger oil volume prevent premature fading. Changed flow cross-sections for the oil stream and new tuning setups provide better progression. This results in an improved response with a greater impact resistance.

Cylinder/Cylinder Head/Carburettor A new cylinder head, whose port cross-section was increased from 39 to 41 mm, and a new Keihin FCR-MX 41 carburettor with hot-start knob, as well as lighter valve springs improve peak power. Through a change in timing, the modified camshaft boosts peak power and increases the maximum r.p.m. An improved cover for the actuation of the accelerator pump keeps out dirt and prevents malfunction.

Ignition System - New digital control electronics and a about 500 grams lighter ignition system deliver improved throttle response.
New spark plugs, having a modified socket contact (12 mm), will in the future reduce the likelihood of contact malfunction with the socket.

2009 KTM 1190 RC8 Super Motor

2009 KTM 1190 RC8 Super Motor................

The KTM rc8 was already the most impressive all-new litre-class superbike launched in recent years, and for 2009, KTM have upped the ante with a higher performance version – the 1190 RC8 R – which is now being shown at the EICMA in Milan.

With its new Keihin engine management system, the RC8 R’s 1195cc v-twin has been tweaked to produce 165bhp at 10,250rpm and 123Nm of torque at 8,000rpm. And for those who want still more, KTM are offering an optional racing kit that’ll boost power to 180bhp. With its new orange-black-and-white paintjob, high-spec fully adjustable WP suspension, Brembo brakes and lightweight cast aluminium wheels, the RC8 R weighs 183kg dry, and looks flat out fantastic.

With the KTM 1190 RC8 R joining the ,Ducati 1198 BMW S1000RR and Aprilia sv4 in World Superbikes next year, things look all set to get very interesting in 2009…!

Sharper and lighter than anything that calls itself competition: 120 Nm torque, 155 HP at 10,000 rpm and withs less than 200 kilos fully tanked.

Nonetheless, thanks to innovative solutions and meticulous detail work, we've achieved unsurpassed rideability - on the street and on the racetrack, in every situation - of life or riding.

2007 KTM Super Duke…!!!

MOGE original manufacturer of this issue MOGE Austria 'streetfighter' andalannya the KTM Super Duke. Competitors terberat from KTM Super Duke is the Aprilia Tuono R (if there is a chance mengkin I study). Tow motor including yahuuud neh ... 0 - 100 km / h requires only 2.9 seconds ...! The hobby-nge drag race ... I definitely know what standardnya 1 / 4 mile (400 meter), only applied in 10.79 seconds ...! And can reach top speednya .. 142 mph (kaliin own .. so yah km / h): P

Technical Specification

KTM Super Duke 999cc engine use, V-Twin 75 degrees, 4 stroke, liquid cooled. With this engine, the power generated reached 105.6HP at 9650 RPM. Torsi produced 100 Nm at 7000 RPM. Compression Ratio 11.5:1 reach. Starter MOGE this using electric. Koplingnya using the wet type, multi-disc. Suspensi front fork uses 48mm size, and use the rear monoshock.

Its use Brembo brakes, 320mm dual disc with 4 piston calipers, while using the rear brake 240mm single disc with a single floating calipers. Using the front tire size 120/70-17, while the rear tire size 180/55-17. Weight MOGE this reach 186 kg, with the gas tank capacity of 18.5 liters.

From the price KTM Super Duke is relatively more expensive than Aprilia Tuono R. Technical specifications are more superior Aprilia Tuono R dibandingin KTM Super Duke. However, although less technical specifications, side view of the KTM Super Duke has characteristics and identity KTM banget ...! So inget enmity between motor 2 brand in Indonesia .. similar-similar neh .. story ... Anyway, this KTM Super Duke dibanderol at USD 13,998. I do not know precisely .. ATPM KTM whether in Indonesia .. also ngeluarin KTM Super Duke this ...! : D

2008 KTM 1190 RC8 First Look

KTM announces the dawn of a new era, making the official Superbike plunge with the 1190 RC8.

The 65th EICMA show in Milan keeps cranking out the surprises, with Austrian manufacturer KTM introducing its first-ever Superbike design - the 1190 RC8.

Yet the KTM RC8 debut isn't too shocking, as the "Made in Austria" Superbike has been a long time coming. First breaking cover at the 2005 shows, the then-concept machine was powered by the Super Duke 999cc Twin. Promised for eventual production, the project morphed into the 1190cc version unveiled this week at Milan.

Explaining the development of his company's first Superbike design at its Milan debut, KTM CEO Stefan Pierer said: "The RC8 is the perfect embodiment of the collective know-how and the sporting passion of our development teams. In addition, they have proven that KTM is capable of pushing through its own model strategy and in doing so, being absolutely true to our clear brand philosophy, also on the road."

Based off the LC8 Twin powering the Super Duke, the RC8 motor is punched out to, we assume, 1190cc displacement. Power claims for the new V-Twin are 155 horsepower and 88.5 lb-ft torque. If our past experience with the LC8 platform is any indication, the RC8 will benefit from a bounty of torque and magnificent mid-range - characteristics which figure to only be enhanced by the extra 190cc.

Dispensing with the raucous leftovers from the new V-Twin is an under-engine exhaust, positioning we've seen before on Erik Buell creations. The underslung design helping to keep a low center of gravity.

With its entry into the Superbike class, the 1190 RC8 is an exciting option with a style all its own.

The chassis is made up of a tubular steel frame mated to what appears to be a standard-fare aluminum swingarm. KTM continues use of WP suspension, with a non-traditional rear linkage located at the top of the swingarm. The WP components are complimented by radial-mount Brembo brakes, both of which the Austrian firm utilizes on its other high-performance streetbikes. The total design adds up to a claimed tank-full weight of 440 lbs.

Images of the new Superbike entry indicate a stock steering damper, as well as a pivot in the subframe to adjust seat height. In this regard, the Austrians have taken an adjustability cue from their Northern Italian neighbors, Ducati, which offers seat adjustment forward and back. It is a feature which signifies the RC8's intentions to accommodate a wide array of riders on the street.

But is this orange tiger a purpose-built streetbike or full-blown racing platform?

Given KTM's history of competitive racing, it seems a safe bet that the RC8 will be contesting championships in the near future. A fact backed up at the Milan Show by the RC8 on display being in full Red Bull racing livery trim. But don't expect the new KTM to jump right into the deep World Superbike end of the racing pool right away. When we chatted with KTM reps at the Super Duke press intro last year, they hinted the RC8 would skip SBK right out of the gate and get its toes wet in some European national series first. (One possible arena where we could see the KTM here in the States is the MOTO-ST series.)

Either the new KTM superbike has a adjustable pivot to alter the seat height and subframe, or we had too much to drink last night.

Our conversations with the orange folk also gave us an insight into KTM's styling intentions with the RC8. At the Duke intro reps showed us blacked out silhouette shots of the future RC8 next to its Japanese superbike competition. It was clear then that KTM designers wanted a machine uniquely identifiable by its profile alone and they have delivered. From its spacious undertail rear to the sharp bodywork up front, there's no mistaking this KTM for any of its literbike competitors.

Also, although no MSRP is listed in KTM PR, we were assured by our Austrian friends that they want the RC8 to be affordable for the general public. Whether Austrian notions of affordability conform to those of your regular Yankee remains to be seen.

The 1190 RC8 will be offered in KTM's trademark orange and black scheme, as well as a white and black version. According to KTM PR the new model will be available March 2008, "just in time for the start of the new motorcycle season."