Motorcycle News: KTM

While the popularity of motorcycle shows has waned over the past few years, EICMA is always one of the biggest. Now on its 110th edition, the event will see the notable return of KTM after a five year hiatus in...

KTM will strengthen the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing MotoGP squad for 2025 and beyond by reaching an agreement with long-standing friend and ally Aki Ajo to take the reigns as Team Manager. The Finn [...] The post Aki Ajo to...

Chris has fallen in love with his ultimate dream ride, the KTM RC8R, they have histoty!

In an effort to increase rider safety, Bosch has unveiled six new radar-based assistance systems, including five world-firsts. Set to enter the market in 2025, the new technology is the second-generation of the company’s Advanced Rider Assistance System (ARAS) and...

#33 and #43 will reset and go again tomorrow. MotoGP fans can look forward to another 27-lap spectacle from 09.00 CET on Sunday.   Jack Miller, 16th in qualification, 11th in the Sprint: “A solid [...] The post Solid second day...

The silly season for off-road racing has officially started with the signing of Mateo Oliveira. See the official release from KTM below: MATEO OLIVEIRA AND FMF KTM FACTORY RACING EXTEND THROUGH 2025 SEASON FMF KTM Factory Racing has re-signed Mateo...

KTM is set to enhance motorcycle safety with the introduction of advanced auto emergency braking technology in its upcoming 2025 model. Collaborating with Bosch, the motorcycle manufacturer will unveil a radar-assisted safety system that significantly elevates the standard of on-road...

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing will narrow its sights on FIM Motocross World Championship success thanks to the support of Marelli Motorsport: the two companies have confirmed a collaboration moving forwards for MXGP. Marelli has [...] The post Red Bull KTM...

Riding one of the OG hooligan bikes. ...

What a rider wants from a new motorcycle isn’t always what’s needed. I want a Mustang, but I drive an Accord. I want a KTM 990 Duke, but I’d happily settle for a KTM 790 Duke, which provides about 90%...

Alan Cathcart's conversation with Stefan Pierer continues, as the PIERER Mobility president and chief executive officer discusses electrification and ...

Etec is a company running in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa that has made its specialty converting petrol vehicles into electric. But is there any merit in doing this? Are they any good? Let’s find out.

The KTM 390 Duke is an aggressively styled naked bike that embodies these qualities, offering a peppy riding experience for new riders, and anyone seeking a compact, easy-riding streetbike for around-town use.

Presenting the features and benefits of the 2024 KTM 390 Duke.

Air forks can do some things that spring cartridge kits can’t do and vice versa. Best of all, air forks come on the bike—no need to spend $2000 to $7000 on aftermarket forks if you learn how to use the...

Some shots of how the tail light came out. ...

Some shots of subframe progress on the KTM. ...

While waiting for the pieces to come back from the waterjet I started boxing in the subframe tail. I decided to add a little scoop to the top side so I made a piece out of aluminum.  ...

With the main subframe supports in place I could take dimensions and get it into CAD. I decided to start sketching around how the tail light area could look. I knew I wanted to do something interesting with the lens...

More subframe work coming along. I tacked everything together while mounted to the bike. After it was rigid enough to remove I made a jig out of angle iron to mount it to. This way when I weld everything up...