EICMA: KTM Debuts 350 Motocross and Concept 125 Motorcycle

KTM made a great appearance at the EICMA show today by pulling the covers off their 350c.c. project. The new 350SX-F Factory Racing bike is the first of its kind - a 350 motocross machine to compete in a new class. They also announced details of their 690 Duke R for 2010 - another one-of-a-kind for the Austrian company. Also, they announced a RC8R Akrapovic Race Replica to commemorate their first season in superbike racing, some replica models of the MX1 and MX2 race machines used by factory teammates Max Nagl and Marvin Musquin. Perhaps the most interesting bike at their presentation, though, was the "KTM 125" concept bike (pictured) which will be the base of a new line from the orange marque...

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First Ride: 2010 KTM 690 Duke R

The updated model from Austrian manufacturer KTM was supposed to be debuted at the EICMA show this month in Milan, but MCN (UK) managed to get their hands on one for a test. This new version has increased horsepower and better mid-range power as well. This is, of course, the 'R' model of the standard Duke and it received serious suspension revision and neat, new graphics. Have a read and see if this middle-weight razor-sharp bike is in your future...

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