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Dec072018December 7, 2018December 7, 2018by Leo Keller

#inthisyear1998: Technology and Design Offensive

Posted in Bikes, History, Riding

Full-speed ahead in every respect – that’s what KTM is all about. This also means keeping on top of what’s going on in the world of motorcycling, be it touring bikers or owners of powerful single-cylinder beasts. The KTM 790 ADVENTURE in particular, presented in two versions at the EICMA, and the return of the completely overhauled KTM 690 SMC R caught the attention of KTM’s army of enthusiasts. Two decades ago, as the global market leader in the offroad sector, KTM also successfully gained a foothold in the sporty street and touring bike segment with a successful technology and design offensive. Even from first glance, KTM bikes have boasted an unmistakable KTM design pedigree for years – we don’t need our logo to stand out!


Sep062017September 6, 2017September 8, 2017by Leo Keller

#inthisyear1997: KTM presents the first LC4-ADVENTURE

Posted in Bikes, Lifestyle, Riding

Those who want to travel far and fast don’t need a lot, but they do need the best. KTM builds ADVENTURE series bikes for touring enthusiasts, and has been doing so for precisely 20 years now. At KTM, ADVENTURE means much more than a big tank or a chrome-plated exhaust, and bikes adorned with stickers reminiscent of Rally successes – ADVENTURE has been KTM’s philosophy since 1997, back when the 640 LC4 ADVENTURE made its debut.


Jul132017July 13, 2017July 18, 2017by Leo Keller

#inthisyear1987: The Engine Revolution – KTM’s LC4

Posted in Bikes, History, Riding

Not a single gram of fat; just muscle. With the KTM 690 DUKE R, KTM created the most revolutionary single-cylinder street bike on the face of the planet. “Only the essentials – but only the finest essentials”: this was the philosophy behind the ultra-modern LC4 ‘single’, which was unveiled thirty years ago in 1987.


Mar032016March 3, 2016June 6, 2016by Leo Keller

#inthisyear1996: First series production of the KTM LC4 engine with electric starter

Posted in Bikes, History, Riding

In 1996, almost ten years after the launch of the LC4 engine, KTM presented an electric-start version of the water-cooled unit. However, the new engine was in no way intended to signal a renunciation of the hard enduro philosophy; instead the aim was to attract new consumer groups.


Dec162015December 16, 2015December 18, 2015by Adam Wheeler

The LC4 wizard: How the KTM 690 DUKE flies along the road

Posted in Bikes, People, Riding

A chat with KTM’s four-stroke engine designer Sebastian Faistauer on how the new KTM 690 DUKE has dumped weight, upped the power and reduced the shake from a single …


Dec112014December 11, 2014December 16, 2014by Leo Keller

#inthisyear1994: Start of production for new DUKE range … just DUKE it!

Posted in Bikes, History

Statistically speaking, you spend 22.37 years of your life in bed. Another 16.63 years are spent at work and you’re ill for 4.29 years …. That leaves about 5.2 years for DUKE riding. All in all, not too bad an outlook. Just DUKE it! Advertising for a motorcycle may have been unusual 20 years ago, but so was the motorcycle.


Dec042014December 4, 2014December 9, 2014by Adam Wheeler

Interview of the Month: Gerald Kiska – The man who brought the orange

Posted in Interview of the month, People

An exclusive interview with the man who helped shape the look and image of KTM today.