New 2012 KTM Cairoli SX-F 350, Roczen SX-F 250

New 2012 KTM Cairoli SX-F 350, Roczen SX-F 250 KTM has released details on two limited edition versions of its 2012 250 & 350 SX-F motocross machines in celebration of once again winning the MX1 and MX2 world championships with Antonio ‘Tony’ Cairoli and Ken Roczen.

With almost the performance of a 450 combined with the agility of a 250 – the 350’s winning formula for success at the MX1 World Championship – is now available as a limited replica in the official KTM dealer showrooms. Antonio Cairoli’s second season with KTM to again reclaim his MX1 World Championship has facilitated the release of the KTM 350 SX-F, the second consecutive replica bike that honors the superb riding skills 26-year-old Italian. In his two seasons on the revolutionary bike this exceptional rider has registered no less than 23 race wins. The replica of his World champion machine is not only a logical consequence for the brand that is always “Ready to Race” but also a tribute to the MX1 Champion.

Both four-stroke powerplants are protected by a high-tensile aluminium engine guard, feature a CNC-machined clutch cover, have a lightweight Factory start system and an Akrapovic titanium silencer. Increased performance for the Roczen 250 bike comes via the SXS Performance Kit.

KTM 250 SX-F and KTM 350 SX-F Factory Spesification

• Exclusive Red Bull Factory graphics of both World Champions

• Akrapovic Factory titanium exhaust manifold and silencer

• Motor 250 SX-F with performance kit

• Machined factory clutch cover

• Orange central double-cradle tubular frame from 25CrMo4-Steel

• Motor Protection from high-strength Aluminum

• Black EXCEL-Wheels front and back

• Front Brake Disc Protection

• Factory Triple Clamps, orange anodized

• Black Renthal handlebar 827 + Renthal Soft Grips

• KTM Design Hand Guards

• Factory Start System

• Hour counter

• SXS Seat

• Stickers individually numbered between 1 and 500

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New 2012 KTM Cairoli SX-F 350, Roczen SX-F 250

2012 KTM 350 EXC-F 350 Concept

2012 KTM 350 EXC-F 350 Concept KTM is to apply the recipe for success in the World Championship Enduro MX 2010 WC. The new 350 EXC-F combines ultra-easy handling of a 250 with the powerful performance of a 450. The result is the best chance of victory for business and fun factor for the fans. Very wide speed range and performance of the powerful high-tech DOHC four-stroke effective driveability of the new 350 EXC-F set the tone for enduro features previously unattainable.

The new 350 EXC-F's lightweight cast aluminium swingarm accommodates the WP shock absorber almost centrally, in order to load the swing arms more evenly. The PDS shock absorber with adjustable rebound and high/low-speed compression damping works with high progression, in spite of the direct linking.

It’s the bike that Toby Price has already been riding and winning on all year in the Australian Off Road Championship, a bike that could prove a game changer yet again in the world of off-road trail riding and enduro.KTM introduced a 350cc four-stroke in its SX-F range for 2011 and has seen considerable success with that model to date, but the EXC version could prove even more popular as the mid-sized bikes are really beginning to shine in the bush.

2012 KTM 350 EXC-F Specs

• Type: single cylinder, 4-stroke, DOHC, 4-Valve, Liquid Cooled \

• Displacement: 349.7cc

• Bore/Stroke: 88/57.5mm

• Compression Ratio: 12.3:1

• Starter: Kick starter/ electric starter

• Transmission: 6-speed wide-ratio

• Carburetor Keihin: 42mm throttle body EFI

• Exhaust Control: Two Exhaust Valves

• Engine Lubrication Method: Pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps

• Engine Lubrication: 1.2 l Motorex Top Speed 10W50

• Primary ratio: 24:73

• Drive chain: 520 X-ring chain 5/8 x 1/4"

• Cooling: liquid cooled

• Clutch: wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically

• Ignition: Kokusan digital

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2012 KTM 350 EXC-F 350 Concept

New Models 2012 KTM RC8R

New Models 2012 KTM RC8R has announced pricing for the company's absurdly sinister 2011 1190 RC8 R, and there's plenty to get excited about. The bike will now go for a full $3,500 cheaper than last year's model, which means that KTM has saddled the machine with an MSRP of $16,499. That number puts the 1190 RC8 R at the same price point as the more mortal 1190 RC8 (non-R), which KTM killed off for this year.

One of the weak points we experienced with this year’s bike was its gearbox.

Specifically the shift throw was long and we occasionally encountered mis-shifts on the racetrack at speed. Engineers addressed this by re-engineering the shift drum and fitting an updated gear shift linkage. Furthermore a sensor has been installed which automatically adjusts the level of engine braking depending on gear in lieu of a true slipper clutch.

The gearbox wasn’t ignored either when going over the RC8 R. Of note is a gearbox sensor that allows the ECU to help control engine braking depending on the current gear. This will help reduce rear-end chattering when diving deep on the brakes for a corner.

The set-up going on the KTM RC8 R is high, WP Suspension upside down fork to separate enough to the base of the spring and rebound damping and rebound from one country to climb difficult racing conditions. WP steering damper keeps the fork on the right track, even in extreme conditions. The RC8 R with the braking system is the highest quality Brembo components are working properly, sensitive and consistent. At the front, for example, two radially mounted four-piston calipers and two 320 mm (12.6 inches) and 5 mm (0.2 inch) thick, semi-floating discs provide massive delay.

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New Models 2012 KTM RC8R

2012 KTM 990 SM T ABS Spesification

2012 KTM 990 SM T ABS Spesification The Europeans always get the unique motorcycles first, such as KTM's Supermoto T (SM T), a machine built around a Supermo

The ABS system, especially key feature for safety on our roads are not maintained as some circuits, it is therefore landed on the KTM 990 SM T thanks to the collaboration of KTM with Bosch in the development of the system. When MS T came out did not even among the optional ABS, a flaw that KTM has put even a little late.

Engine of KTM V-twin engine SMTIl 990 from 999 cm3 of 990 SMT is one of the lightest V2 categoria.La Keihin electronic fuel injection adjusts to optimize the behavior and make it more responsive to commands and the power to harmonize wild improving guidabilità.La power is 115 hp at 9,000 rpm distributed on a dry weight of 189 kg, making it one of the lightest and agile and fun in the segment, while torque is 97 Nm at 7,000 rpm . Cycling of the KTM 990 KTM 990 SMT SMTLa suspension department has a high quality, in support of the tires fitted as standard (Continental Sport Attack) and for a perfect absorption of the surface roughness of stradale.

As befits a motorcycle on the characteristics of sports and still vibrant, the calibration of the ABS was also maintained on the sport, so his involvement is limited only to situations of real danger. In addition, the adoption of phonic wheels in 48 teeth, The new ultra-compact sensors and relying on the greater speed of action of the present modulation valves, it was possible to minimize the pulsation of the brake lever, which is almost imperceptible.

The new ABS also incorporates a rollover strategy, which monitors the lifting of the driving wheel. Do not forget also that the KTM has introduced the possibility of exclude the ABSThrough a button, for when the driver wants to drive in complete freedom and autonomy. To adapt the bike to change cycling has been changed slightly suspension settings, which remain, of course WP multi-adjustable. The fork has seen a slight increase in the oil, to provide a more sustained response to the limit, while the damper has a spring a little harder, and to allow a more dynamic sports in the guide only, and to boosting possibility of regulating the use in pairs and with luggage.

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2012 KTM 990 SM T ABS Spesification

New Models KTM 2011

KTM’s new models for the next three years have leaked after an American dealer managed to snatch a mobile phone picture from inside a presentation.The image shows plans through to 2014 with model highlights including an Enduro R 690 and new motocross bikes for 2012 with Duke 350, Adventure R 1090 and Super Duke R 1290 for 2013 and an intriguing sounding Moto3 350 and Enduro 350 for 2014.

Whilst in 2014 it appears an all new Moto3 inspired 350cc motorcycle will appear together with a KTM 1290 Adventure.KTM will be entering Moto3 in 2012 so a 2014 release should give them a nicely polished motorcycle.

Further away, in 2014, the Adventure gets the new 1290 engine and KTM promises two new 350cc bikes – an enduro and, intriguingly, a “Moto3”. That bike is likely to be KTM's next sports bike, taking the style of the firm's 250cc Moto3 racer and applying it to a 350cc single-cylinder road-going sports bike. The firm's boss, Stefen Pierer, has been championing the idea of 'downsizing' sports bikes ever since the financial crisis started decimating bike sales in 2008, and this looks like it's the culmination of that ambition; a relatively low-priced machine, with usable performance and handling that only a lightweight sports bike can offer. He'll be hoping it can catch imaginations like the two-stroke 250cc sports bikes of old.

We imagine there’s some angry phone calls going out right now to whichever dealer conference member snapped this photo (not to mention the likelihood of the wrong side of a lawsuit headed their way). That’s why most dealer meetings now require all phones to be checked at the door. Welcome to the information age KTM.

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New Models KTM 2011