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2015 KTM 350 XCF-W

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Introduction The 350cc four-stroke engine is the ideal size for so many riders. Light weight feel with decent power. KTM brings the Ready To Race package. Worldwide KTM sells more of the 350cc dirt bike motors than any of its other four-stroke sizes. And there is a reason for that. It is a very ideal engine displacement to make the right amount of power. Mid-sized and not really conforming to any racing rules, the Austrian company has proven the people will respond despite what the regulations are. They have been doing this for years, altering displacements, bores and strokes based on the latest technologies and materials as well as engine designs to make that elusive “one-size” motorcycle that mixes power and light weight to their most ideal potential. The XCF-W is the single-track trail race bike version of the 350cc displacement, with a chassis package designed to work at the highest levels of enduro racing and perform just as well at trail riding. "Worldw

Lyndon Poskitt Racing Choice of Motorcycle - KTM

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Why I chose the 690 Rally and not a 690 Enduro R for Races to Places. After many question from all angles, I decided to put this post together. Where to start? First I’d like to point out that my adventure of ‘Races to Places’ is quite a bit different to most. Sure I am riding around the world and require a good solid adventure bike, but I am also a racer at heart, appreciate a well set-up bike and I am racing too, so I want a machine that is capable of that also. Many people get confused and think my bike (Basil) is a 690 Enduro, modified for adventure / racing. In actual fact it is far from that. For those that have been watching ‘Races to Places’ and know that the bike started life as a 690 Rally, don't be fooled into thinking you can just go and buy a 690 Rally Factory Replica and it's good to go. A lot of time and hard work goes into making a 690 Rally 'truly' adventure ready. I have to say though, in my opinion, the 690 Rally is the best base platform for

KTM Duke models get a makeover

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It’s not exactly an extreme makeover, but the  KTM  Duke range is apparently getting some plastic surgery for 2016. If you have never ridden a KTM before, chances are that you wouldn’t believe me when I say , the very definition of how much fun you can have with something between your legs is going to be shredded, I am sure people who have tasted the KTM are grinning right now,and re-living that first ride of theirs in their mind. When the Katoom 200 came by , it had a somewhat similar Hype, but for some reason it never stuck me to try and have a go at the wonderful piece of machinery it was, time passed and KTM became a big success, then the 390 rumors started rising, I thought to myself “Just another naked bike to the list”, then the specs came out, 44 BHP on a 390 single, OK, now they had me to stop and pay close  attention.This  was like none other in the current Indian 2 wheeler market, a 44 bhp single cylinder with Metzeler tyres and a very capable frame, it was a dream