 THE
REVOLUTION CONTINUES: KTM PRESENTS THE ENDURO COMPETITION MODEL YEAR 2012
With
the completely newly developed 350 EXC-F as the star of the latest Enduro
generation, KTM the Austrian manufacturer goes into the new offroad season
equipped in the best possible way – and more than ever before is “Ready to
Race”.
It
was in the autumn of 2010 that KTM CEO Stefan Pierer unveiled the racing version
of a newly constructed four-stroke Enduro with 350cc displacement. Three months
later, on February 6, 2011, this newly developed bike had its premiere race with
factory rider David Knight at the handlebars – and won. Just three months
later, after a double win in Portugal in the Enduro World championship by Johnny
Aubert and other podium places by E2 factory teammate Cristobal Guerrero, KTM is
now launching the series model of this machine. And with it is underlining the
brands position as market leader in the world of offroad motorcycles.
What
is new on the 350 EXC-F? Everything!
A
four-valve motor of just 28kg mobilizes over 45 hp. top performance and spoils
the rider with perfect motor characteristics tailor-made for all kinds of Enduro
riding. The intricately constructed engine offers juicy torque and is very
lively. The 350 cubic centimeter delivers the ideal practical performance and
unlimited riding fun for both professional and hobby riders alike.
The
innovative new motor is mounted on a completely new chassis – thought out and
produced in the company’s Mattighofen factory in Austria and tested all over
the world. The unit of frame and suspension elements from WP Suspension,
including PDS technology represents the very latest in cutting edge chassis
development.
The
entire model range benefits from the ongoing development and the close link with
the KTM factory team. Right from
the ultra-light two-stroke models 125 EXC, 200 EXC, 250 EXC and 300 EXC, right
up to the 250cc und 350cc bigger four-strokes and the high performance top
models, the 450 EXC and 500 EXC. KTM therefore offers just the right Orange bike
for every Enduro requirement.
In
2012, KTM also continues with its tradition of delivering the popular Six Days
models. Thanks to high quality additional equipment, competition riders can rely
on the fact that their bike is absolutely ready to race. And this year the new
2012 edition of the bike for this legendary endurance race comes featuring the
colors of host country Finland.
The
most important changes in the 2012 KTM Enduro Competition Models:
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Completely
newly developed 350 EXC-F
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Chassis
with new frame, swing arms and shock absorbers (all EXC)
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Improved
48mm WP suspension fork (all EXC)
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New,
narrow designed riding ergonomics (all EXC)
-
Newly
developed motor variant 450 & 500 EXC, weight saving of -2.5kg
-
Newly
developed fuel injection with 42 mm throttle body (400/500 EXC)
-
Electro
starter (new) and kick starter for the 250 EXC-F
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Newly
developed four-stroke exhaust system for lower noise levels
-
300
EXC with new cylinder for improved performance at lower rpm
 Series
fittings for the Enduro Six Days Models 2012:
125
EXC – 250 EXC – 300 EXC – 250 EXC-F – 350 EXC-F – 450 EXC – 500 EXC
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Orange
colored coated frame
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Machined
triple clamps and handlebar in orange
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Supersprox
steel/aluminum rear sprocket
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Rear
brake protection in orange
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Robust
and hole free brake disks
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“Camel”
seat with special cover
-
Motor
protection
-
Cooling
fan for all four-stroke models
-
Map
select switch (Ignition) for 250/300 EXC
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Carbon
exhaust protection for two-stroke models
-
Silencer
with special titanium coating (four-strokes)
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Special
GIANT wheels with black spokes
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Front
wheel axle puller for fast wheel changes
-
Quick
change bolt for the rear brake linings
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Exclusive
Six Days “Finland” graphics
Delivery
to the official KTM dealers commences at the end of May.
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