Milan, Italy - Today KTM presented a wide range of innovative new motorcycles at the 2009 EICMA motorcycle trade fair including the new 350cc motocross prototype, the 690 Duke R and future 125cc models.
KTM 350 SX-F FACTORY RACING
By presenting a 350cc pre-series racing bike, KTM illustrates the determination of the Austrian company to go its own way. Among the new models features are fuel injection and linkage and of course its unique 350cc engine. While the company's 250 SX-F and 450 SX-F models have been successful and oriented to suit the specific displacement of the sport's regulations, now KTM is the first manufacturer in the world to present a 350cc displacement bike for the sport of Motocross. Multi-time World Motocross Champion Stefan Everts has contributed greatly to the development of the bike in Europe while numerous tests have been ongoing in the US to make sure the bike is suitable to all markets. A concrete date for series production of this already very mature prototype has not yet been decided.
"KTM 125"
KTM's creative dynamic in its street product is most evident in the small displacement bike segment where it introduced a range of 125cc products at EICMA that have been 100% developed at the company headquarters in Mattighofen, Austria. The four-valve cylinder head, water cooling, fuel injection, two overhead cam shafts and 15 hp all demonstrate the desire for the highest level of technological development. The latticed tubular steel frame is the guarantee of perfect riding fun. As always, the very succinct KTM appearance comes from the extremely creative Kiska design team. High quality suppliers like WP Suspension and Brembo are the guarantee of premium quality components throughout. Coming with individual design possibilities, these completely newly constructed motorcycles are a breath of fresh air for the segment.