KTM to join in high HP civilian bike race

subxero · October 31st, 2014, 06:36 AM

Looks like KTM will be offering a crazy civilian superbike based off of there soon to be GP bike. Not sure if it will be road legal or just track, kinda sounds like track only but not definitive.

Well it will be another option for those who have the coin to play this crazy game

http://www.sportrider.com/sportbike-...hp-motogp-bike

kdogg2077 · November 1st, 2014, 11:09 AM

So the step up ladder is now 250 >>>R6>>>KTM machine of death???

nickjpass · November 1st, 2014, 11:29 AM

H2R replaces 250.

Desmoluci · November 1st, 2014, 12:58 PM

I can't afford it.

nickjpass · November 1st, 2014, 08:07 PM

waitong for a thread to start about how someone bought an h2 as a first bike, and that their wrist is mature enough.

Ducati999 · November 3rd, 2014, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by nickjpass

waitong for a thread to start about how someone bought an h2 as a first bike, and that their wrist is mature enough.

When will you learn? Just because the bike has a lot of power does not mean you have to use it all the time! The H2 is a perfect first bike or at least after you get your license on a Hyabusa. Besides with all the torque that bike has --just dont rev it past 3000 rpm and you will be fine.

xorbe · November 3rd, 2014, 09:44 AM

"For less than 250,000 euros ..."

alex.s · November 3rd, 2014, 10:23 AM

shut up and take my money!!!

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Originally Posted by xorbe

"For less than 250,000 euros ..."

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nevermind.

csmith12 · November 3rd, 2014, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xorbe

"For less than 250,000 euros ..."

Rustitution · November 3rd, 2014, 10:31 AM

You know what though, I took a KTM Superduke 1290R out on a test drive. it had 192HP and it was very confidence inspiring and i felt like I could take it any where. Now I'm not a new to motorcycles, I have a few years of experience but these new superbikes have all these electronic aids that keep most everything in check. I dont think a superduke R would make a good first bike by any means.

ninjamunky85 · November 3rd, 2014, 10:39 AM

I found it interesting that KTM doesn't have a factory Moto3 team, and that anyone can buy one of their Moto3 bikes for 43k euros.

sharky nrk · November 3rd, 2014, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ninjamunky85

I found it interesting that KTM doesn't have a factory Moto3 team, and that anyone can buy one of their Moto3 bikes for 43k euros.

They do have a factory moto3 team, and you cannot just buy that bike for 43K euro. You can by a RC250R moto3 bike from them for 43k euro I am sure, which is like the redbull rookie bike, but last I checked the full Moto3 World Champion kit is over 200K euro.

sharky nrk · November 3rd, 2014, 12:46 PM

The factory team is Red Bull KTM Ajo FYI

October 31st, 2014, 06:36 AM	#1
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	KTM to join in high HP civilian bike race Looks like KTM will be offering a crazy civilian superbike based off of there soon to be GP bike. Not sure if it will be road legal or just track, kinda sounds like track only but not definitive. Well it will be another option for those who have the coin to play this crazy game http://www.sportrider.com/sportbike-...hp-motogp-bike __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

November 1st, 2014, 11:09 AM	#2
kdogg2077 ninjette.org sage Name: Alex Location: Ebensburg, PA Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2015 Yamaha FZ07, Ninja 250r 2012 Limited Edition (Sold) Posts: 529	So the step up ladder is now 250 >>>R6>>>KTM machine of death??? __________________________________________________ "Take it easy driving. The life you might save might be mine."

November 1st, 2014, 11:29 AM	#3
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	H2R replaces 250. __________________________________________________

November 1st, 2014, 12:58 PM	#4
Desmoluci Threadkiller Name: Mick Location: Monongahela, Pa. Join Date: Apr 2014 Motorcycle(s): Yellow '04 stocker, '89 FJ1200, '87 Ducati Paso, '71 Yamaha XS1b, '99 KLR650, '81 FXE 80, '97 KTM 200EXC , etc Posts: 430	I can't afford it. __________________________________________________ Advantages are taken, not handed out. MSF 138637

November 1st, 2014, 08:07 PM	#5
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	waitong for a thread to start about how someone bought an h2 as a first bike, and that their wrist is mature enough. __________________________________________________
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November 3rd, 2014, 09:44 AM	#7
xorbe ninjette.org guru Name: xorbe Location: Bay Area, CA Join Date: Jun 2013 Motorcycle(s): N650 (and others) Posts: 408	"For less than 250,000 euros ..."

November 3rd, 2014, 10:31 AM	#10
Rustitution World Class Ninja Name: Rusty Location: West Chester PA Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Ninja 250, 96 VFR750, 79 Yamaha XS1100 Special Posts: 224	You know what though, I took a KTM Superduke 1290R out on a test drive. it had 192HP and it was very confidence inspiring and i felt like I could take it any where. Now I'm not a new to motorcycles, I have a few years of experience but these new superbikes have all these electronic aids that keep most everything in check. I dont think a superduke R would make a good first bike by any means. __________________________________________________ Life is not a journey to the grave with the to arrive safely in one pretty and well preserved piece, but to skid across the line, thoroughly used up, worn out, leaking oil, shouting, GERONIMO!

November 3rd, 2014, 10:39 AM	#11
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	I found it interesting that KTM doesn't have a factory Moto3 team, and that anyone can buy one of their Moto3 bikes for 43k euros. __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!

November 3rd, 2014, 12:46 PM	#13
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	The factory team is Red Bull KTM Ajo FYI __________________________________________________ Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare

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