German football and its latest production line of talent are currently going through a purple patch but the internationally renowned ADAC are hoping to lure youngsters’ attention away from the grass and onto the dirt. Together with KTM, ADAC are launching ‘taster’ courses through their new ‘MX Academy’ and the message couldn’t be clearer: ‘Sport is more than football – become a motocrosser’.
When it comes to the most famous rally in the world then the Orange boys can feel pretty happy with themselves thanks to 12 victories in the past 12 editions. With KTM reorganizing their Rally team two weeks ago we thought we’d remind you that the Dakar is not only about stage victories and factory efforts. There is also the plight of the hundreds of brave entrants who come to South America for a spiritual and personal challenge. There are plenty of stories of sacrifice and determination and here’s one that caught out eye from within the KTM network. Patrick Beaule did not travel or benefit from any of the superb back-up afforded to the likes of Caselli, Despres and co but made it through the 9000km all the same, finishing 62nd of 125. Here’s an interview with the Canadian on how he made it happen and put it all together…
A trip to Japan’s capital is already exciting. If you are carrying a totally new concept for a scooter to the famous Tokyo Motorcycle Show in your hand luggage then it gets really interesting…
KTM E-SPEED? Yes, E-SPEED. The latest firework from Mattighofen in Austria. A scooter; ta-dah! And peerless thanks to a groovy electric drive (a second ‘ta-dah’!) Do not panic yet as this little baby is not yet ready for the factory floor…it could soon be though
Motocross icon Stefan Everts probably wishes he had a euro for every interview he has done over the years, even now in retirement and head of the Red Bull KTM MX2 Motocross team the Belgian is in popular demand. On this occasion however rather than talk two wheels we decided to quiz the ten times world champion on another one of his little (and little-known) passions…a certain, suave British secret agent. Read on…if you accept the mission
In the second race of the AMA Pro Superbike opening event at Daytona KTM/HMC rider Chris Fillmore steered his RC8R to 8th place, two places higher than the previous day. Less happy with his second race was team-mate Taylor Knapp. A technical problem forced him out of the running early on. Knapp had reached the chequered flag in ninth after Race1 contributing to a respectable team result. He was actually late to go out for the warm-up lap after struggling to start his second bike and had to form-up on the grid dead last. He quickly gained two positions on the second lap but soon began to suffer from a clutch issue that eventually caused him to DNF. He was credited with 17th overall.
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