KTM unleashes an Adventure range stronger than ever with the arrival of the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE and KTM 1050 ADVENTURE to bolster the dynamic and newly refined KTM 1190 ADVENTURE and 1190 ADVENTURE R for 2015.

With over a decade of experience and development, the current Adventure range deploys some of the most sophisticated automotive technology combined with KTM’s ‘READY TO RACE’ philosophy to make these bikes more dynamic, safer and exciting than ever.

The KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE lives up to its name by redefining the standard for luxury touring on a motorcycle. Boasting features including 160hp, 140Nm, semi-active suspension, cornering lights, cruise control, optional hill hold control, KTM powers into its new segment with a bike that embodies superlative technology in every respect as far as its power, comfort and equipment goes – but of course with an explicitly dynamic touch.

The KTM 1050 ADVENTURE employs neither excessive power nor equipment for those who demand a travel enduro that delivers pure riding enjoyment in comfort over long distances but with a chassis that can exploit the twisty routes or simply out manoeuvre traffic when escaping. With its V-twin engine beginning its life from the KTM 1190 ADVENTURE, the reduction in capacity comes without a decrease in fun – matching its bigger brother for power and torque up to its 95hp. For riders on an A2 licence, the 1050 can be restricted to meet these requirements

For such a dedicated range of bikes, KTM has launched a devoted microsite to these machines – www.ktmadventure.com. This is where riders can find out further details on the line-up, comparing the models to work out which Adventure is for them. The huge array of PowerParts enhancements and personalisation for these bikes can be investigated and riders can also share photos of their own adventures to help inspire others.

The 1050 Adventure and 1290 Super Adventure are available in February across the KTM dealer network.

Riders purchasing a new KTM RC 125 from now until February 28, 2015, are eligible for a free official PowerParts pack, worth £550.

Launched late summer 2014, the RC 125 (£4495) shows the world that the 125cc class doesn’t have to be a stepping stone bike, built to compromise. Fitted with high specification components from WP Suspension and Brembo, the RC 125 also features two-channel Bosch ABS as standard to help make it the perfect supersport machine for young riders or those young at heart.

With many riders preferring to modify their bikes, the promotion offers riders purchasing a new RC 125 from an official KTM Street dealer in the UK, Channel Islands and Ireland, with two of the most desirable items from the comprehensive range of official PowerParts available for this new machine.

The Akrapovič Slip-on silencer, worth £464.32, replaces the standard bellypan-exit exhaust on the RC 125 with a lightweight, race-style silencer. With the internal pre-silencer removed, torque and throttle response is increased in the middle rev range along with releasing a real race bike noise. The exhaust features a titanium outer skin combined with stainless steel internal parts for the best combination of weight saving and durability.

The Neon Graphics kit, worth £93.95, contains new durable graphics for the fairing, bellypan, seat unit and mudguard to give the RC 125 an even more visually striking appearance.

Capitising on the global success of the 125 Duke, the RC 125 is much more than just a Duke with a Grand Prix-inspired fairing bolted on, but a fully-fledged machine developed in its own right for a totally different rider. The Duke’s smooth, fast and efficient 15hp, four-stroke single cylinder engine remains but the familiar steel trellis frame utilised by the naked bike is replaced with an all-new item with a more sporty geometry but with ergonimcs to fit riders of all sizes.

Utilising KTM Finance through an official dealer, riders can take advantage of a 0% APR representative finance option on a new RC 125. Requiring a minimum deposit of £99 and spread over fixed repayment plan of 24 months, the new bike can be obtained from around £185 per month (subject to status) and includes the PowerPart promotion.

THE FLAGSHIP RC SERIES MACHINE PROVIDES PURE SPORTS PERFORMANCE IN AN ACHIEVABLE PACKAGE.

• 44hp + 147kg = massive fun for any rider
• All new sporty chassis with high-tech components
• ABS fitted as standard
• Easy to ride, easy to maintain
• Achievable cost, unbelievable capability
• Truly READY TO RACE

The new KTM RC 390 hits the street with a purpose to reflect KTM`s fast forward attitude and the company´s DNA in a perfect and global way. Never before has a full faired sportmotorcycle stepped into the segment with more quality, refinement and lap time potential.

Distinguished by first-rate, high-tech components, the road legal racer has a superior power-to-weight ratio, unprecedented agility and capable of extreme lean angles to be able to out-handle whatever the daily race can throw at it.

The flagship RC series machine follows on from the huge success of the KTM 390 DUKE naked machine it shares its powerplant with, but with an all-new chassis, riding position and Grand Prix-inspired bodywork has increased focus on sports performance.

New chassis
With a more sporty focus requires a new chassis to match the RC’s intentions. Though physically similar in appearance to the proven steel trellis frame of the DUKE, the RC’s geometry is critically different in order to fully live up to the ergonomics and riding characteristics of a genuine racer. A steeper steering head, shorter trail and shorter wheelbase give the RC 390 a playful handling, true racetrack capability but – importantly – perfect stability at any speed.

Further differences that set the RC apart from its naked counterpart are changes to the WP Suspension; less travel and firmer, aggressive damping characteristics. At 43mm, the amply sized upside down front forks have the same diameter stanchions as those of the KTM 1190 RC8 R Superbike and add genuine racing equipment to ensure maximum stability and precision.

Strong engine
Set within the orange matrix of steel is the same highly sophisticated, powerful and reliable engine as the 390 DUKE. The short-stroked, liquid-cooled DOHC four-valve 375cc single boasts 44hp and 35Nm and is mastered by the RC’s electronic fuel injection to deliver incredible response, robust power delivery and great refinement; perfect conditions for a true racing feel, combined with convincing real-world credibility.

High-tech components
Developed together with Brembo, the braking system includes a four-piston radially mounted caliper biting down hard on a 300mm front disc backed up by Bosch ABS as standard – an unparalleled quality feature in this segment for maximum safety. At 110/70 ZR17 front and 150/60 ZR17, even the Metzeler tyres have a racing size format.

READY TO RACE
Further proving this new machine’s racetrack qualities are tomorrow’s MotoGP pilots who are exploiting the ‘CUP’ version of the RC 390 this season to fight for points and podiums in the German ADAC Junior Cup. These identical bikes are making for thrilling racing and are fitted with a wide range of track-focussed accessories from the official KTM PowerParts catalogue; parts that are also available for the street RC rider to enhance their machine amongst a huge array of other customisation for the RC.

Available from the end of September onwards the RC 390 is ready to write an important chapter for the Austrian-based brand – with an outstanding sportmotorcycle that is ready to inspire riders all over the world. www.rc390.com | KTM RC 390 Action Video

KTM will be in attendance at the annual BMF Show this weekend in Peterborough with a host of demo and display bikes.

The two-day event held by the British Motorcyclist Federation on May 17-18 at the Peterborough Arena is one of Europe’s largest outdoor motorcycle shows and attracts vast numbers of visitors and exhibitors alike.

KTM hopes that the 37-year old event will be a perfect opportunity for riders to get a good experience of the latest range of bikes from the Austrian manufacturer. The KTM exhibition vehicle will be in the manufacturers’ area with a large display of bikes along with offering the chance for a free, 45-minute test ride from the showground on a choice of machines from the 2014 Street range; 390 Duke, 690 Duke, 690 Duke R, 690 SMC, RC8 R, 1190 Adventure and the torque Beast 1290 Super Duke R.

Riders will need their full motorcycle licence, preferably with the paper section and will be able to ride KTM models appropriate to your licence qualification. Bookings will be made at the KTM stand. The escorted rides begin from 09:00hrs and will last for approximately 45 minutes. KTM staff will be on hand to answer any questions about the current range, PowerParts, PowerWear and any current promotions, including the Adventure Trade-In deal and finance options.

The BMF Show has a wide variety of things to do and see for riders and bike fans – young and old. The Show introduced a number of new elements in 2013 and is backing that up with the Adventuring and Overland Touring area, where a number of presenters and writers will be talking about their various adventures on the presentation stage, including KTM 1190 Adventure R-riding Graham Hoskins.

There’s a variety of ticket options available for the event, so visit www.thebmfshow.co.uk for more information. Parking at the show is FREE and children under 16 get FREE entry when accompanied by a paying adult (this includes camping)

For more information on KTM, visit www.ktm.com

Demo rides are subject to availability, terms and conditions

There’s never been a better time to start a new adventure as KTM UK is offering riders an additional £1000 discount when trading in their old machine towards a brand new 1190 Adventure or 1190 Adventure R.

The ‘Adventure Trade-In Promotion’, run in conjunction with a wide range of finance offers, begins with immediate effect at all KTM Street dealers in the UK, Ireland, Isle of Man and Channel Islands and is eligible to riders who have owned their planned trade-in bike for six months or more.

In 2013, KTM once again pushed the travel enduro segment to new levels of performance, comfort and technology when it launched a new Adventure generation. Starting with the RC8 R engine and developed from scratch, the 1190 Adventure and Adventure R (both £13,799 on the road) are aimed at riders who want an adventure from every ride but with the added benefit of ultra high-specification components and the most sophisticated electronic rider assistance systems available to motorcyclists to date.

Adventure riders are offered unparalleled levels of personalisation, comfort and safety through the bike’s various ride modes. These include the multi-stage combined antilock braking system C-ABS, the motorcycle traction control (MTC – also multi-staged), the push-of-a-button adjustable electronic damping system (EDS) suspension and the tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

For 2014, the 150hp 1190 Adventure and 1190 Adventure R became the world’s first motorcycles to offer an ABS that stays fully functional even while cornering. This becomes possible through the stability control MSC (Motorcycle Stability Control) developed in close cooperation with Bosch; controlling the antilock system and traction control while taking real-time dive and yaw angles into account, thereby enabling optimum braking and acceleration while leaned over, to the fullest extent that the dynamic physical limits allow.

A large array of official KTM PowerParts are also available for riders to enhance, tune or simply tailor the specification of a bike to the exact requirements of whatever the adventure that lies ahead.

To find your nearest dealer, discover everything there is to know about the KTM Adventure models and book a test ride, visit www.ktm.com

KTM will be in attendance at the Oulton Park British Superbike event this weekend (May 3-5) with a display of 2014 bikes and also the opportunity to take a demo ride.

From Saturday to Monday’s main race day, visitors to the Cheshire circuit will be able to take a closer look at a large selection of the 2014 KTM Street and Off-Road range, with staff on hand to answer any questions relating to the Austrian brand.

For those looking for the full KTM experience at Oulton Park, there is the chance to take a free test ride from the circuit on Sunday May 4. Riders will have the choice of seven bikes * from the 2014 Street range; 390 Duke, 690 Duke, 690 Duke R, 690 SMC, RC8 R, 1190 Adventure and the torque Beast 1290 Super Duke R.

Riders will need their full motorcycle licence, preferably with the paper section and will be able to ride KTM models appropriate to their qualification entitlement. Bookings will be made at the KTM stand. The escorted rides begin from 09:00hrs and will last for approximately 45 minutes.

Visit www.britishsuperbike.com for event information and tickets.

For more information on KTM, visit www.ktm.com

The KTM 1290 Super Duke R has arrived at UK, Ireland and Channel Island dealers along with the chance to win one in a competition hosted atwww.1290superduker.com

The eagerly awaited V-twin made its first UK appearance at Motorcycle Live earlier this month and the Austrian machine was constantly surrounded by showgoers desperate to get a close look at the 180hp, 189kg super naked.

Despite packing more torque than the previous model at only 2500rpm and boasting a power-to-weight ratio of almost 1:1, the 1,301cc Super Duke is incredibly easy to ride thanks to a very sophisticated electronics package with multiple optional riding modes, altering the power delivery characteristics, traction control levels and ABS settings to suit the riders’ mood. But for those with an attitude to match the bike, these rider aids can also be turned off.

With a UK price of £13,999 on the road and available in either Orange or Black, the Super Duke R will be available for demo rides at participating KTM dealers*.

The news gets better; KTM is hosting a free-to-enter competition to win a 1290 via its dedicated microsite –www.1290superduker.com. Visit the site before December 31 and answer a few questions about your riding experience, what you’d expect from experiencing the 1290 Super Duke R and what you would do with the bike if you had the chance to have one. From this online audition, four riders will be chosen to borrow a bike throughout summer 2014 and document their experiences through social media channels. The riders who posts are the most popular will ride away with the bike that simply has no rivals.

To discover your nearest KTM dealer, visithttp://www.ktm.com/gb

*Subject to individual dealer rider criteria. Check with your local dealer before booking a demo.