Here’s Why KTM s X-Bow GTX is One of the Most Anticipated Track Weapons of 2021 18 Jan 2021, 14:43 UTC ·
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To really enjoy a sports car, one needs to take it to a track, but once this turns into a habit, the average street-legal sports car will not be enough.
This is where KTM comes in handy. The Austrian manufacturer, which has made a name for itself by producing some world-class motorcycles, has branched out into the world of track toys on four wheels in recent years.
Named X-Bow (and pronounced crossbow),the ultra-light sports car for road and race use was released in 2008 to universal acclaim. Top Gear named it Sports Car of the Year and it quickly became the weapon of choice for many aspiring race drivers and ordinary thrill-seekers.
Where did KTM s huge step come from?
In an interview with
Paddock-GP.com, Tech3 s Guy Coulon - who celebrated two race wins with Miguel Oliveira, during his final season as a MotoGP crew chief - explained that the new rectangular beam frame , which was developed with input from superstar test rider Dani Pedrosa, was perhaps the most radical change. The engine was the same, except for a management change. Anyway, it almost evolves from race to race, but the engine was the same, Coulon said. The way of producing the frame, on the other hand, has changed radically. But it s still steel, and it s still orange, according to the boss s directions!
13 Jan 2021
In this week s Crash.net MotoGP Gossip Column, Ducati will take advantage of the development freeze to start work early on 2022 as 17-year old Oli Bayliss brings the iconic name back to Superbikes in Australia
- After something of a missed opportunity in 2020 and a complete overhaul of its rider line-up in the wake of both Andrea Dovizioso and Danilo Petrucci’s departure, Ducati Corse team manager Davide Tardozzi says the manufacturer is already looking firmly towards 2022 with a long development plan due to the relatively few changes that can be made to the bikes between 2020-2021.
“Our main revolution will be 2022 because we will be able to change things that are now blocked – it’s about how the chassis connects with the engine.” (Motorsport Magazine)
KTM 250 Adventure review, first ride
KTM 250 Adventure review, first ride
KTM has added another small adventure bike to their line up that employs the frame and cycle parts from the 390 Adventure and pairs it with their 250cc single, we take a spin to see if the new “baby” Adventure lives up to the family name
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UPDATED: January 11, 2021 15:54 IST
KTM 250 Adventure review: The smallest adventure from KTM promises to be a more accesible version of the 390 Adventure both in terms of price and power.
HIGHLIGHTS
Competition includes the Royal Enfield Himalayan and the BMW G310 GS
Identical to the KTM 390 Adventure s design with two unique colour schemes.