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2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R Guide

November 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R: THE BEAST, EVOLVED. Introducing the 2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R… Sitting at the very top of the hyper-naked food chain, boasting a menacing collection of high-performance chassis and […]

2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO Guide

November 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO: THE BEAST, EVOLVED. Introducing the 2022 KTM 1290 Super Duke R EVO… Evolution and adaption are critical when it comes to maintaining one’s status as the top dog. […]

First Australian Moto2 champion crowned

November 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

With the Red Bull KTM Ajo duo heading into the final races of the season battling for the championship lead, it was a tense closure to 2021 for the team. Gardner, who also enjoyed three […]

KTM ended their fifth year in MotoGP competition

November 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

KTM ended their fifth year in MotoGP competition with 7th position in the eighteenth and final round of the world championship in Valencia and with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder securing 6th place […]

FLOWING WITH THE BUMPS: KTM’S NEW GENERATION

November 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

‘Easier’: Long gone are the days where a measuring tape, tools, or even a visit to a specialized suspension workshop were necessary to maximize the feeling and setting of a bike. Through KTM’s large and […]

MXGP Winner Super-happy but feels bad for other guys

November 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing are MXGP World Champions for the third time since 2017 thanks to Jeffrey Herlings’ stellar 2021 season. The #84, who has been a KTM racer his whole career and emerged […]

WALKNER WINS 2021 ABU DHABI DESERT CHALLENGE

November 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner has won the 2021 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge. Putting in another impressive ride to finish in second place on the fifth and final stage of the event, the […]

MOTO3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CROWN WITH PEDRO ACOSTA

November 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Heading into round 17, the young rookie had a 21-point advantage at the head of the standings. The stakes were high in the ultra-competitive Moto3 category, and after qualifying in 14th position, Acosta knew he […]

Another rider takes racer out of MotoGP race

November 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder gained almost ten positions to enter the top ten of the MotoGP class at the Algarve International Circuit in Portugal for the Grande Prémio Brembo do Algarve. – […]

One of the hardest races and one of my best

November 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Remy Gardner was victorious at the Moto2 Grande Prémio Brembo do Algarve in Portugal and the penultimate round of the current MotoGP™ season. Red Bull KTM Ajo teammate Raul Fernandez was runner-up. – Gardner toasts […]

WINS 2021 MOTO3 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP IN ROOKIE YEAR

November 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

KTM have won the Moto3 World Championship for the second year in a row. Red Bull KTM Ajo rider and KTM GP Academy star, Pedro Acosta, capped a magnificent rookie season in Grand Prix racing […]

2022 Aprilia Motorcycle Guide

November 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Introducing the new 2022 Aprilia Motorcycle Guide. New Bike Reviews, Huge Photos, Full Specifications. Get it all at Total Motorcycle with the 2022 Aprilia Motorcycle Guide. Road Bikes – 2022 Aprilia RSV4 X – […]

Internazionali d’Italia Series closed 2021 races on sandy track of Mantua

November 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

A FEW HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE WEEKEND ✔️ JEREMY VAN HOREBEEK FINISHES SECOND IN THE SUPERCAMPIONE 🥈 ✔️ ANDREA ROSSI TAKES SECOND PLACE IN THE 125cc CHAMPIONSHIP 🥈 ✔️ JEREMY VAN HOREBEEK FINISHES THIRD IN THE MX1 CHAMPIONSHIP 🥉 ✔️ VALERIO LATA FINISHES 4TH IN THE 125cc CHAMPIONSHIP The Internazionali d’Italia […]

KTM says today is a day to forget MotoGP MISANO

October 24, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Brad Binder made the most of long overdue sunny conditions at Gran Premio Nolan del Made in Italy e dell’Emilia-Romagna to take his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16 to 11th position at the Misano […]

MotoGP Gran Premio Nolan del Made in Italy e dell’Emilia-Romagna

October 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Miguel Oliveira will set-off from 5th place for the Gran Premio Nolan del Made in Italy e dell’Emilia-Romagna and the second attempt at the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli this […]

$500000 worth of new motorcycles stolen from warehouse

October 22, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Canadian distributor for KTM, Husqvarna, and Gas Gas motorcycles is located in Chambly, Quebec, but the thieves knew to target their warehouse in Laval, Quebec, just north of Montreal, where the new motorcycles were […]

2021 International Six Days of Enduro Results

October 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

After an extended summer break that saw Josep Garcia win the 2021 International Six Days of Enduro, the young Spaniard carried that form to the penultimate round of the FIM Enduro World Championship in Portugal. Finding the […]

RED BULL KTM SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE STAGE ONE AT RALLYE DU MAROC

October 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Round four of the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship opened with a short 10-kilometer Prologue to determine the start order for Saturday’s stage one. With riders opting for strategy rather than out-an-out speed, many eased […]

ANOTHER FOUR YEARS WITH RED BULL KTM AND EYES THE MXGP CLASS

October 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Defending MX2 World Champion Tom Vialle will steer the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing KTM 250 SX-F in the 2022 FIM MX2 Motocross World Championship before entering the premier class of MXGP in 2023. 20-year-old […]

FIRST STEPS FOR 2022 MOTOGP

September 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Tech3 KTM Factory Racing extended their workload at the Misano World Circuit Simoncelli and after the Gran Premio Octo di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini with the […]

Moto2 – Moto3 & MotoGP Gran Premio Octo di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini KTM Results

September 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP ploughed onwards with the 2021 schedule and the Gran Premio Octo di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini – round fourteen of the season – saw Moto2 owned by Red Bull KTM Ajo […]

DECENT SAN MARINO GRAND PRIX IN THE WAKE OF MOTOGP QUALIFICATION

September 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder was once more the leading KTM representative in MotoGP as the South African registered the 17th quickest lap-time at Misano for the Gran Premio Octo di San Marino […]

Phenomenal world championship MXGP career ends

September 15, 2021 Michael Le Pard

// Antonio Cairoli is in the running for a 10th FIM World Championship in 2021 // #222 has won 6 out of his 9 FIM World Championships on KTM machinery // Cairoli has amassed 93 […]

Sweltering climes of MotorLand Aragon MotoGP sets KTM apart

September 12, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder was the top-ranked KTM MotoGP racer for the second Grand Prix in a row as the South African captured 7th place in the sweltering climes of MotorLand Aragon. […]

KTM STRIKE AGAIN IN TURKEY WITH MXGP AND MX2 VICTORY

September 9, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MXGP remained in Afyonkarahisar for the second Grand Prix in Turkey this season and the second race this week. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jeffrey Herlings and Tom Vialle triumphed again around the Afyon circuit […]

All-new Moto2 line-up for KTM GP Academy 2022

September 7, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Moto2 world championship-leaders, Red Bull KTM Ajo, will field two new riders for 2022 with Moto3 starlet Pedro Acosta set to make the move into the intermediate class while fellow Spaniard Augusto Fernandez joins the […]

2022 KTM RC390 Guide

September 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

2022 KTM RC390: RACE-BRED PERFORMANCE. Introducing the 2022 KTM RC390… The 2022 KTM RC 390 is a high-performance Supersports machine with its roots firmly planted on the race track. Featuring an impressive technology package, as […]

2022 KTM 50 SX Factory Edition Guide

September 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

2022 KTM 50 SX Factory Edition: THE PERFECT START. Introducing the 2022 KTM 50 SX Factory Edition… Built to introduce junior riders to the adrenaline of motocross, the 2022 KTM 50 SX FACTORY EDITION is […]

2022 KTM 150 XC-W TPI Guide

September 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

2022 KTM 150 XC-W TPI: ENDURO UNDERDOG. Introducing the 2022 KTM 150 XC-W TPI… Quite literally in a class of its own, the 2022 KTM 150 XC-W TPI is an unlikely underdog in the world […]

2022 KTM 250 XC-W TPI Guide

September 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

2022 KTM 250 XC-W TPI: RACE TO NEW HEIGHTS. Introducing the 2022 KTM 250 XC-W TPI… The KTM 250 XC-W TPI is the ultimate combination of power and rideability and sets a clear benchmark for […]

2022 KTM 300 XC-W TPI Erzbergrodeo Guide

September 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

2022 KTM 300 XC-W TPI Erzbergrodeo: MASTER OF THE MOUNTAIN. Introducing the 2022 KTM 300 XC-W TPI Erzbergrodeo… The KTM 300 XC-W TPI ERZBERGRODEO limited edition is a force to be reckoned with – not […]

2022 KTM 300 XC-W TPI Guide

September 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

2022 KTM 300 XC-W TPI: LEGENDARY ENDURO. Introducing the 2022 KTM 300 XC-W TPI… The KTM 300 XC-W TPI is one of the most recognized names at the sharp end of hard enduro. With a […]

2022 KTM 350 XCF-W Guide

September 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

2022 KTM 350 XCF-W: PERFECT BALANCE. Introducing the 2022 KTM 350 XCF-W… Widely know for its 250-like agility and 450-like power, the KTM 350 XCF-W has become something to be reckoned with. Gaining instant recognition […]

2022 KTM 500 XCF-W Guide

September 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

2022 KTM 500 XCF-W: HARD-HITTING ACCURACY. Introducing the 2022 KTM 500 XCF-W… Think of the 2022 KTM 500 XCF-W as a sledgehammer. Hard-hitting, effective, and utterly devastating. But, thanks to a nimble chassis and its […]

2022 KTM 350 EXC-F Six Days Guide

September 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

2022 KTM 350 EXC-F Six Days: RELENTLESS PERFORMANCE. Introducing the 2022 KTM 350 EXC-F Six Days… Considered the hardest-hitting missile in the KTM dual-sport arsenal, the KTM 500 EXC-F SIX DAYS represents everything we love […]

2022 KTM 350 EXC-F Guide

September 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

2022 KTM 350 EXC-F: PERFECT BALANCE. Introducing the 2022 KTM 350 EXC-F… The KTM 350 EXC-F is a dual-sport to be reckoned with thanks to its ultra-light chassis and torquey 350 cc engine with a […]

2022 KTM 500 EXC-F Guide

September 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

2022 KTM 500 EXC-F: HARD-HITTING ACCURACY. Introducing the 2022 KTM 500 EXC-F… The 2022 KTM 500 EXC-F is the unquestioned leader in the dual-sport segment. Hard-hitting, big-bore power is churned out by its high-tech, compact […]

2022 KTM Freeride EX-C Guide

September 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

2022 KTM Freeride EX-C: ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES. Introducing the 2022 KTM Freeride EX-C… The KTM FREERIDE E-XC represents the latest generation of electric bikes. It features a brushless 18 kW synchronous motor in a modern FREERIDE […]

Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Great Relay & Festival of Motorcycling 2021

September 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Long title for Inspiration Friday: Harley-Davidson Great Relay & Festival of Motorcycling 2021 this week but it is two great inspiring motorcycle events happening at the same time you may not know about! The 2021 […]

Sold-out British Grand Prix fastest MotoGP

August 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Brad Binder will roll his Red Bull KTM Factory Racing RC16 onto the fourth row of the start grid at Silverstone and starts the Monster Energy British Grand Prix from 12th position. The South African […]

Enduro2 World Championship signs with KTM for another two years

August 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Joining Red Bull KTM Factory Racing in 2017, Josep Garcia immediately demonstrated his speed and huge potential by winning the Enduro2 World Championship riding the KTM 250 EXC-F. With the team’s focus then switching to the newly […]

2022 KTM NEW HEIGHTS OF PERFORMANCE

August 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

New Heights of Performance awaits riders as KTM unleashes 19 new 2022 motorcycle models! From a highly focused track weapon, boasting a dedicated track-biased chassis that combines design data collected from KTM Factory Racing efforts […]

ROLLS THE DICE IN AUSTRIA AND STORMS TO SECOND MOTOGP VICTORY

August 16, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing sampled the sweet taste of success at their home Grand Prix as Brad Binder defied a crazy dry/wet Bitci Motorrad Grand Prix von Österreich to win for the second time […]

MXGP of Flanders-Belgium: Results

August 4, 2021 Michael Le Pard

✔️ A WIN AND 3RD PLACE FOR RICK ELZINGA IN EMX250 ✔️ LIAM EVERTS 4th PLACE IN EMX250 CHAMPIONSHIP ✔️ ALESSANDRO LUPINO REMAINS IN THE TOP-10 MXGP STANDINGS ✔️ JEREMY VAN HOREBEEK 11TH PLACE IN MXGP STANDINGS ✔️ SIMON LAENGENFELDER […]

KTM’S SEARCH FOR THE ULTIMATE DUKE RIDER FINDS 10 WORTHY CHAMPIONS

July 30, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The brief from KTM was simple – “Put up your DUKES,” and show everyone why you deserve the crown, by uploading photos or videos on social media and starting your caption or description with “I’m […]

Strong and consistent performance at Saturday’s Washougal National

July 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

WASHOUGAL, Wa. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Marvin Musquin delivered a strong and consistent performance at Saturday’s Washougal National to claim a season-best fourth overall in the 450MX class. The French rider scored his first podium […]

Inspiration Friday: World Adventure Week 2021

July 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Did you participate in World Adventure Week 2021? 74 Countries and 1.5 million kilometers ridden by 735 groups around the world… Seven days, seven unique challenges, plus 1,000 km to complete. TMW’s Inspiration Friday: World […]

MXGP of Netherlands: Results

July 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

✔️ RICK ELZINGA AND LIAM EVERTS ON THE PODIUM FOR MAXXIS EMX250 ✔️ SIMON LAENGENFELDER TAKES HOLESHOT IN MX2 ✔️ ALESSANDRO LUPINO REMAINS IN TOP 10 MXGP CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS The feared sand of the Dutch […]

Four-time World Champion out of race with injury

July 23, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The 26-year-old underwent further scans on his left shoulder blade earlier this week. The initial fracture that had ruled him out of the second moto of his home Grand Prix last Sunday was found to […]

2022 KTM RC8C Guide

July 21, 2021 Michael Le Pard

2022 KTM RC8C: SCI-FI/TECH TODAY. Introducing the 2022 KTM RC8C… The KTM RC 8C is a lightweight racing prototype built around the potent LC8c engine, developed in close partnership with Krämer Motorcycles. It is a […]

EnduroGP Estonia a true test of man and machine

July 19, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Marking the first round of a Northern European double-header, the GP of Estonia provided a true test of man and machine with hot conditions and soft, rough, and sandy terrain proving to be hugely demanding […]

KTM ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH INFRONT MOTO RACING FOR NEW FIM EUROPE JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES

July 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

This exciting new European racing series, which will take place alongside the prestigious FIM Motocross World Championship, is a new category being introduced to develop the next generation of racers aboard electrically powered junior motocross […]

THE EUROPEAN KTM ADVENTURE RALLY ROARS INTO GREECE FOR A THRILLING 2021 EDITION

July 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

KTM is proud to announce that the 2021 edition of the European KTM ADVENTURE RALLY will take place around the city of Nafpaktos, Greece, on September 22 – 25. Following the 2020 postponement, the European […]

Thunderstorm turns historic Maggiora Park circuit Italian MXGP muddy

July 5, 2021 Michael Le Pard

– Herlings wins first moto and GP of 2021 with the KTM 450 SX-F for 91st career success – Herlings is 2nd and 6 points from the championship lead as the only rider with a […]

From Russia to Mongolia 2021 Silk Way Rally Results Stage Two

July 3, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Silk Way Rally 2021 – Stage Two Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner has put in another strong performance at the 2021 Silk Way Rally, racing to fourth place on the relatively short timed […]

KTM DOUBLES-DOWN FOR THE YOUTH AT MICHELIN GRAND PRIX OF STYRIA

July 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The ‘DOUBLE-UP’ campaign is aimed at welcoming the youth back to the track after months of being confined to watching racing from the couch. Building on the hype of welcoming back spectators to the Red […]

READY TO GO OUT AND RIDE? THE WORLD ADVENTURE WEEK STARTS

July 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

A true celebration of motorcycle riding, THE WORLD ADVENTURE WEEK begins Monday, July 5th and will run until Sunday July 11th. The main goal is to complete 1,000 km or more of riding in seven […]

STRONG START OF 2021 SILK WAY RALLY STAGE ONE

July 2, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Marking the second round of the 2021 FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, the Silk Way Rally is the longest on the calendar, totaling over 5,400km. Easing the riders into the mixed terrain event gently, day […]

2021 Silk Way Rally Russia to Mongolia Event

June 29, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Starting in Omsk, Russia on July 2, and travelling to Ulaanbaatar in Mongolia, the 2021 Silk Way Rally is unquestionably one of the toughest events on the FIM Cross-Country Rallies calendar. Riders will face a […]

Most renowned and prestigious circuits in MotoGP Grand Prix racing

June 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Motul TT Assen brought MotoGP back to one of the most renowned and prestigious circuits in Grand Prix racing. The ninth round of the 2021 world championship season at the TT Circuit Assen was […]

93RD CAREER VICTORY AT MXGP BRITISH GRAND PRIX

June 27, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The British Grand Prix formed the second round of 2021 MXGP and the spectacular sprawl of the Matterley Basin circuit was the stage for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tony Cairoli to post his first […]

Yellow flags and chequered flags at MotoGP Assen

June 26, 2021 Michael Le Pard

– Second top six qualification position in succession for Oliveira – 13th and highest grid slot so far for Iker Lecuona – Binder misses out on possible Q2 slot after waved yellow flags in Q1 […]

RED BULL KTM RENEW FORCEFUL GRAND PRIX RELATIONSHIP

June 20, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Ajo will remain one of the main pillars of the KTM GP Academy until 2026 after the factory and Team Principal Aki Ajo extended a relationship that has so far delivered 60 […]

WELCOME MOTOGP FANS BACK TO THE RED BULL RING!

June 18, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The BACK2BACK race weekends will be alive with the sound of revved-up KTM fans as they descend onto the Red Bull Ring – Spielberg to feel the adrenaline-spiked vibe from the loud, proud, orange KTM […]

Delayed 2021 MXGP season fired into life

June 14, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The delayed 2021 MXGP season fired into life with a trip to the impressive and demanding Russian course on the banks of the Black Sea and after a year’s hiatus from the calendar. The inaugural […]

Finally we have arrived at the finish line at Rally Kazakhstan

June 13, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Initially scheduled to include a 267.02km timed special, stage five of the 2021 Rally Kazakhstan was shortened to just 158.27km due to an issue with the event’s refueling set-up. As such, riders’ times were very […]

331km stage three 2021 Rally Kazakhstan Winner

June 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Rally Kazakhstan 2021 – Stage 3 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Sam Sunderland has taken the win on the long stage three of Rally Kazakhstan. Finishing two minutes ahead of his rivals, the result moves […]

AWARD-WINNING ADVENTURE OUTFIT BRINGS INNOVATION TO THE SADDLE

June 11, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The sheer level of performance pumped out by rides such as the KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R and S and the whole KTM ADVENTURE range meant the pressure was on to match the level with […]

MATTHIAS WALKNER TAKES OVERALL LEAD AT RALLY KAZAKHSTAN

June 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Stage two of the rally was the first half of the event’s marathon stage. With very little in the way of liaison, riders soon entered the day’s 280km timed special that led them east from […]

MXGP 2021 Preview

June 10, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The Grand Prix of Russia will be staged at the sweeping Orlyonok hard-pack circuit for the fourth time, and the first meeting of the season opens a busy flurry of events with visits to Britain, […]

TWO-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR 2-TIME DAKAR RALLY WINNER

June 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Price will continue to focus on the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship, and of course the Dakar Rally, as he starts his seventh season with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team. A two-time winner […]

Back to work at MotoGP Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya

June 8, 2021 Michael Le Pard

The second one-day IRTA test of 2021 meant that KTM got back to work at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya only a few hours after celebrating their first MotoGP race win of the season. After a […]

Red Bull KTM Ajo’s owned the Moto2 & Moto3 classes

June 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Remy Gardner owned the Moto2 class for the second time in a week at the seventh round of MotoGP for what was the second visit to Spain this season and in […]

BRILLIANT FIRST 2021 MOTOGP VICTORY FOR OLIVEIRA IN CATALUNYA

June 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

MotoGP 2021 – Round 07 of 19, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (ESP) – Race The challenging mix of curves and speed presented by the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya could not halt KTM’s impressive march in MotoGP as […]

TOP-10 FINISHES AT THUNDER VALLEY MX NATIONAL

June 6, 2021 Michael Le Pard

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Two rounds into the 2021 AMA Pro Motocross Championship and the 450MX class has revealed a highly-competitive field of the nation’s top motocross racers. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing teammates Cooper Webb and Marvin […]