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April 26, 2012
KTM 990 SMT
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After entering the Indian motorcycle in market with the Duke 200, KTM is now going to launch one of its most notorious bikes the KTM 990 SMT. It is a supermoto that has been turned into a tourer and these are not just visual upgrades, the bike is at a totally different level. It is all about providing comfort, diversity and some off-road capability with the popular Supermoto styling.
Expected Launch Date: 1st May 2013
Expected Price: Rs 16 – Rs 17
Specification:
• Engine Type: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
• Displacement: 999 cc
• Compression ratio: 11.5:1
• Transmission: 6 gears
• Bore/stroke: 101/62.4 mm
• Power: 115hp @ 9000 rpm
• Torque: 71.5 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
• Cooling: Liquid cooling
• Starter/battery: Electric starter/12V 11.2Ah
• Fuel system: Keihin EFI, throttle valve Ø 48 mm
• Control: 4 V/DOHC
• Lubrication : Pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
• Engine oil: Metorex, SAE 10W-50
• Primary drive: 35:67
• Final drive: 17:41
• Clutch: Multi-disc wet clutch, hydraulically operated
• Engine management/ignition: Keihin EMS
Chassis and suspension:
• Frame: “Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated”
• Sub frame: Aluminum
• Handlebar: Aluminum, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm
• Front suspension: WP-USD Ø 48 mm
• Rear suspension: WP-Monoshock
• Suspension travel front/rear: 160/180 mm
• Front brake: 2 x Brembo 4-piston fixed-caliper, radically bolted, brake disc Ø 305 mm, floating
• Rear brake: Brembo 2-piston floating caliper, brake disc Ø 240 mm
• Wheels front/rear: Cast aluminum wheels 3.50 x 17”; 5.50 x 17”
• Tires front/rear: 120/70 ZR 17; 180/55 ZR 17
• Chain: X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16″
• Silencer: Twin stainless-steel silencer with regulated catalytic converters
• Steering head angle: 24.4°
• Wheel base: 1.505 ± 15 mm
• Ground clearance: 195 mm/7.7″
• Seat height: 875 mm/34.4″
• Tank capacity: approx. 19 liters/5gal – 3.7 liters/1 gal reserve
• Weight (ready to race): approx. 192 kg/423lbs (without fuel)

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April 04, 2012
KTM 1190 RC8 R Race 2012
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KTM comes in 2012 with its KTM RC8 R Race Spec. It is for those whose serious about road racing. It is a sports bike with high performance accessories and features. Specific to the 2012 RC8 R Race Spec are new suspension settings and a new countershaft sprocket with an additional tooth, now 17.

KTM RC8 R Race Highlights:
• Racing air filter for increased flow
• Race slipper clutch designed to slip under heavy downshifts for maximum traction in race conditions
• New longer secondary drive (front sprocket from 16 to 17 teeth)
• 75° V-twin EFI 1195cc
• 180 Hp – 97.4 lb-ft
• Equipped with Akrapovic Evo 4 titanium exhaust system for maximum performance
• Higher quality components provide additional adjustability and more consistent performance under race conditions
• Both suspension components are tuned specifically for the Race Spec
• Racing electronic quick shifter interrupts the ignition for a fraction of a second and allows for quick up shifts under acceleration without the use of the clutch
• WP fork with Train coating
• Forged Machesney aluminum wheels mounted to Dunlop race slicks
KTM RC8 R Race Specifications:
Engine type: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
Displacement: 1195 cc
Engine Stroke: 4-Stroke
Transmission: 6 gears
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6): 2.57 / 1.88 / 1.5 / 1.29 / 1.13 / 1.04
Control: 4 V/DOHC
Primary drive: 40:76
Final drive: 17:37
Cylinders: 2
Valves: 4
Valves per Cylinder: 4
Valve Configuration: DOHC
Carburetion Type: Fuel Injected
Cooling: Liquid cooling
Bore/stroke: 105/69 mm
Power: 180 hp @ 10250 rpm
Torque: 94.5 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Starter: Electric starter/12V 11.2Ah
Fuel system: Keihin EFI (throttle body 52 mm)
Lubrication: Pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps
Engine oil: Motorex, SAE 10W-50
Ignition: Keihin EMS – Race Spec
Clutch: Wet multi-disc clutch, hydraulically operated
Frame: Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated
Sub frame: Aluminum
Handlebar: Aluminum stump handlebar
Front suspension: WP-USD 43 mm – Train coated
Rear suspension: WP-Race Monoshock with hydraulic preload
Suspension travel front/rear: 120/120 mm
Front brake: 2 x Brembo Monobloc four piston, radically bolted caliper, brake disc Ø 320 mm
Rear brake: Brembo two pistons, fixed caliper, brake disc Ø 220 mm
Wheels: front/rear: Cast aluminum wheels 3.50 x 17”; 6.00 x 17”
Tires front/rear: 120/70 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR 17
Chain: 520 Race Chain
Silencer: Akropovic Evo 4 Ti system
Steering head angle: 23.3°
Wheel base: 1,425 mm
Ground clearance: 110 mm/4.3″
Seat height: 805/825 mm – 31.7″/ 32.5″
Tank capacity: approx. 16.5 liters/ 4.4gal – 3.5 litres/0.9gal reserve
Weight (ready to race): approx. 170 kg / 375 lbs. (without fuel)
No of seat: 1
Available Colors: White/Orange

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April 01, 2012
Ktm Rc8
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KTM, an Austrian motorcycle manufacturer known for its popular line of Ready-to-Race off-road dirt bikes. KTM has released several limited edition models. The latest of these creations being the KTM 1190 RC8 R bike. Over the last 3 years KTM has launched several flagship motorcycles with a limited edition model with the latest technology in use on the KTM 1190 RC8 R: a new model that is developed from the previous generation RC8 R. KTM RC8 is a sport bike which offers two color combinations KTM orange and white complexion. It is soon going to hit the Indian market with its macho look. It is equipped with latest and enhanced features. The aerodynamic body graphics of the sporty model is sure to enhance its speed and the sound braking system ensures greater control with the bike. Representing KTM’s first mass-produced production super bike, the KTM RC8 is designed with the racetrack in mind. Expected launching date is June-2012 and the company is expecting inflated sales attracting huge number of bike enthusiasts.

Expected price in India Rs16 – Rs 18

2012 KTM RC8 R Specifications:

Engine type: 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V 75°
Transmission: 6 gears
Displacement: 1195 cc
Bore/stroke: 1 5/69 mm
Ignition: Keihin EMS
Power: 175 hp @ 10250 rpm
Torque: 93.7 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Rake and Trail: 66.7° 3.54 in.
Starter : Electric starter/12V 11.2Ah
Fuel system: Keihin EFI (throttle body 52 mm)
Control: 4 V/DOHC
Lubrication: Pressure lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps
Engine oil: Metorex, SAE 10W-50
Cooling: Liquid cooling
Clutch: Wet multi-disc clutch, hydraulically operated
Primary drive: 40:76
Final drive: 17:37
Frame: Chromium-Molybdenum trellis frame, powder-coated
Sub frame: Aluminum
Handlebar: Aluminum stump handlebar
Front suspension: WP-USD 43 mm (120/120 mm)
Rear suspension: WP-Monoshock
Front brake: 2 x Brembo Monobloc 4 piston, bolted caliper, brake disc Ø 320 mm
Rear brake: Brembo two pistons, fixed caliper, brake disc Ø 220 mm
Wheel base: 1,425 mm
Wheels: front/rear: Cast aluminum wheels 3.50 x 17”; 6.00 x 17”
Tires front/rear: 120/70 ZR 17; 190/55 ZR 17
Chain: X-Ring 5/8 x 5/16″
Silencer: Stainless steel under floor silencer with regulated catalytic converter
Ground clearance: 110 mm/4.3″
Seat height: 805/825 mm – 31.7″/ 32.5″
Tank capacity: approx. 16.5 liters/ 4.4gal – 3.5 litres/0.9gal reserve
Weight (ready to race): approx. 184 kg / 405.7lbs (without fuel)

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July 02, 2011
2011 KTM 50 SX Mini
Filed Under (KTM) by upendra singh rathore

KTM for racers aged between about 4 and 10 years and up to a height of 130cm. This is no “toy” with dodgily built cheap components; this is a proper motorcycle that sets standards in its class for safety, child ergonomics and riding fun. Equipped with high-quality components throughout, such as generously dimensioned suspension elements, high-quality disc brakes, a sturdy frame made from chrome-molybdenum stainless steel, alloy rims and aluminium handlebars with safety padding.The accepted motorsport division is able-bodied underway and the KTM branch riders accept already claimed a bulk of podiums on the latest “Made in Austria“ Offroaders. Now the sports cast from Austria presents the agency of cast new motorcycles for the Archetypal Year 2011.

With three aerial affection and aggressive Minicycle variants for the youngest offroad enthusiasts, a absolute of six uncompromising Motocross motorcycles abnormally advised for acceptable contest as able-bodied as eight versions of Sport Enduros, the Austrian architect presents the absolute agency for the advancing season. In accomplishing so, KTM already afresh underlines its arch role in the apple of Offroad sports activity.

Model Type Youth
BASE MSRP(US) $3,299.00
Dealers KTM Dealers
Warranty 1
Engine Type Single-Cylinder
Cylinders 1
Engine Stroke 2-Stroke
Cooling Liquid
Valve Configuration Reed Valve
Starter Kick
Fuel Requirements Regular
Fuel Type Gas / Oil Premix
Front Brake Type Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type Hydraulic Disc

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May 05, 2011
2011 KTM 125 EXC SixDays
Filed Under (KTM) by upendra singh rathore

KTM’s Mattighofen factory in Austria has invested a huge amount of effort in developing the latest Offroad motorcycles for the 2010 season with the clear aim of improving the advantage on loose ground even more. Star of the KTM model range is the revolutionary MX1 innovation, the 350 SX-F.

Engine type: 1 cylinders, 2-stroke, Single
Displacement: 124 cc (7.58 cubic inches)
Bore × stroke: 54 mm × 54.5 mm (square)
Cooling system: Water cooled
Throttle: Cable operated
Valves
Valve train: Reed valve, variable
Fuel and ignition
Sparks per cylinder: 1
Fuel supply system: Carburetor
Ignition type: Digital CDI
Funnel diameter: 36 mm
Compression: 12.5:1
Engine mounting: Transverse
Lubrication system: Oil pump
Gear box: Manual 6-speed
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, hydraulic operated
Final drive: Chain
Spark plug pipe type: NGK, R6918-B8
Motor oil: Synthetic, 2T
Starter: Kick-starter

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