08.02.2023
KTM AND MOTOREX: TWENTY YEARS STRONG, FAST AND STILL FLYING
The KTM Group’s racing and production alliance with high quality lubricant firm, Motorex, will reach two decades of longevity in 2023. A renewed deal between Europe’s largest motorcycle manufacturer and the Swiss specialists will continue to see Motorex as the ‘first fill’ choice for the KTM Group’s brands as well as the principal option in various world championship race disciplines.
25.01.2023
KTM CELEBRATES 19TH DAKAR RALLY TITLE WITH 2023 WINNER KEVIN BENAVIDES
Securing victory at the 2023 Dakar Rally with Kevin Benavides, KTM secured its 19th win at the most grueling and iconic of all off-road events. Not only that, KTM secured an incredible one-two finish with the fight for the win literally going down to the final few kilometers of the two-week-long competition. It was Kevin Benavides’ incredible consistency and speed over the 14 stages of racing that paid off, with the Argentinian racer coming from 12 seconds behind on the penultimate day to clinch the win after a blinding display of riding on the very final stage. His Red Bull KTM Factory Racing teammate Toby Price, who eventually placed second, can hold his head high, as the two-time Dakar Champion fought right to the finish, ultimately losing out by an agonizing 43 seconds. The 2023 event will undoubtedly go down in history as one of the toughest ever for a variety of reasons. Riders covered well over 8,000 kilometers in total, and close to 5,000 of them were raced against the clock. If the unforgiving Saudi desert wasn’t tough enough, the heavy rains that fell over the first week of racing threw another challenge into the mix with flooded rivers and muddy lake beds making racing and navigating even tougher. Add that to the two weeks of early mornings and minimal sleep and you end up with not only one of the most physically demanding events in the world, but one of the most mentally draining, too. The first week of racing at this year’s Dakar went incredibly well for the KTM-mounted desert warriors. Kevin Benavides was lying second overall and was closely followed in third by the young, up-and-coming American Mason Klein. One place behind Mason, Toby Price was less than two minutes behind the leader on what was already shaping up to be one of the tightest Dakars in history. Rounding out the top 10 after stage eight was Matthias Walkner – not the position the Austrian wanted to occupy, but after crashing on day two and injuring his wrist, the fact that he was even able to continue was outstanding. Going into the second week of racing it was all about the dunes. And while the navigation was perhaps less demanding, the ability to read the terrain became far more important. Mason Klein, who had already topped stage two, unfortunately suffered two crashes on the first day back after the rest day. Although he was able to continue, the injuries he sustained would eventually rule him out of contention. The 21-year-old future star was forced to throw in the towel on day 12. Matthias Walkner was also forced to withdraw one day later when a crash near the start of the special on day 13 resulted in the Austrian being airlifted to hospital. Thankfully Matthias sustained no serious injuries. At the close of that 13th day, Kevin Benavides, who had topped the timesheets despite stopping to aid the injured Walkner, trailed his teammate Price by just 12 seconds. The Dakar was going to come down to a 138-kilometer sprint on the final day. With the start order reversed for stage 14, Benavides set off second to last, with Price just three minutes behind. The two KTM 450 RALLY riders both gave everything they had over that final special, but there would be just one winner – Kevin Benavides. With navigation proving critical on the final day of competition, by missing a couple of waypoints and being forced to turn back, Toby Price finished the stage 55 seconds down on Benavides. The final result gave Benavides victory and an incredible 19th Dakar win for KTM. With Price rounding out the top two overall, it was an incredible fortnight of racing for the whole Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team. Kevin Benavides: “It’s been an amazing day! I just focused on every kilometer from the first to the last. I didn’t think about the position or the result I just gave my 100 percent over the whole stage and tried to enjoy the day. The final special was really fast and tricky, and so muddy – thankfully I didn’t make any big mistakes, but it would have been easy to have an issue out there. I have worked so hard for this. This year’s rally has been one of the closest ever and there wasn’t a single day where you could afford to ease off. I couldn’t have done it without the support of my team, and all my family and friends. It’s going to take a little while to sink in, I can’t describe this feeling right now.” Toby Price: “So, so close. Yeah, a great job from Kevin, he did really well. I knew it was going to be tight, and of course I pushed right from the start all through the stage. I just missed three waypoints by virtually meters, and it dropped me back. Obviously, the goal is to win, and it’s frustrating to miss out by such a narrow margin. But I’m fit, healthy, and I’m going home with a trophy, so that’s the most important thing. I’m ready for another one next year.” Norbert Stadlbauer – Rally Team Manager: “It's been an incredible Dakar – one of the toughest in history and definitely the closest! It’s been such a close battle inside the Red Bull KTM team with Toby and Kevin separated by just 12 seconds going into the final day today. Thankfully, the performances of both riders gave KTM a one-two in the race, with Kevin earning his second win and the 19th for KTM. Of course, you can’t have two winners, but Toby claiming second place is still an incredible achievement and down to the hard work he has put in over the two weeks. The team have also done an amazing job, not just at the event, but also over the whole of the past year building up to this race. Now it’s time to celebrate before we look ahead to the next race in the season.” Pit Beirer, KTM Motorsports Director: “Beside the riders, I’m maybe the happiest man on the planet right now. It’s amazing after this long journey and this tough race, to have only 12 seconds separating the two guys coming into this final day. And then for them to push so hard over the stage and reach the finish line safely and in first and second is incredible. After around 5,000 kilometers and over 40 hours of racing, to have them so close is unheard of, and the whole team did an amazing job to get them here in this position. What it came down to was basically a motocross race for 130 kilometers. Both riders did an amazing job, and even though you can only have one winner, I’m hugely proud of them both, as the pressure was really on today. KTM now have 19 wins at the toughest offroad race in the world, but we won't stop there. We're already looking forward to this season and then the 2024 Dakar next year.” Overall Standings – 2023 Dakar Rally 1. Kevin Benavides (ARG), KTM, 44:27:20 2. Toby Price (AUS), KTM, 44:28:03 +0:43 3. Skyler Howes (USA), Husqvarna, 44:32:24 +5:04 4. Pablo Quintanilla (CHI), Honda, 44:46:22 +19:02 5. Adrien Van Beveren (FRA), Honda, 44:47:50 +20:30
13.10.2022
MANUEL LETTENBICHLER WINS 2022 FIM HARD ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has won the 2022 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. Claiming a dominant victory at the eighth and final round of the series - Hixpania Hard Enduro - the young German secured the title in style on his KTM 300 EXC. FMF KTM Factory Racing’s Trystan Hart narrowly missed the podium in fourth.
12.10.2022
NOTHING HAS CHANGED! KTM TOAST FIRST FIM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WITH THE NEW GENERATION KTM 250 SX-F
Tom Vialle’s stunning victory at the Grand Prix of Turkey and the 18th and final round of the 2022 FIM MXGP World Championship allowed KTM to celebrate its fourteenth MX2 title since the inception of the class in 2004.
18.07.2022
KTM DOMINATES 2022 EUROPEAN JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES
Led home by series winner Timoteï Cez, the top six overall finishers in this year’s European Junior e-Motocross Series all achieved their successes aboard the state-of-the-art KTM SX-E 5 minicycle! With Cez winning three of the five rounds, further victories went to Cameron Berry and Austin Edwards, making it a stellar 2022 series for the all-conquering SX-E 5.
18.07.2022
ORANGE KIDS DAY: KTM MOTOHALL & E-MINI SCHNUPPERTAG
Du bist noch auf der Suche nach einem spannenden Ferienerlebnis für deine Kids? Dann bist du bei uns genau richtig! Klicke hier um mehr Infos zu bekommen.
04.07.2022
KTM-FREESTYLE-SHOW & "PIT-STOP" IN SIMBACH
Freestyle Motocross Show mit FMX4Ever 16. Juli 2022 – 14:30 bis 17:30. Eintritt: 3 € (Spende für Wings for Life)! Ort: Lokschuppen Simbach
27.06.2022
KTM ENJOYS A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL WEEKEND AT THE 2022 RED BULL ERZBERGRODEO
In an extended weekend packed with action at the infamous Iron Giant in Austria, KTM enjoyed a vast amount of success at the 2022 edition of the iconic Red Bull Erzbergrodeo.
28.05.2022
Under Controller! Red Bull KTM on the podium at 2022 MotoGP™ eSports opener
A ‘wet’ Sachsenring circuit in Germany and a dry, fast Mugello in Italy were the venues for the first two rounds of the 2022 MotoGP eSports championship as the sixth edition of the exciting series pulsed through controllers of the twelve principal racers.
09.05.2022
JOIN-UP, JOIN-IN, DON’T MISS THE MOTOCROSS REVOLUTION
Get ready to re-think what you feel-and-know about offroad motorcycles: the 2023 KTM SX launch will take place online on May 10th at 17.00 GMT+1. The next level of motocross riding, racing and performance has been years in the making and now its within grasp.
28.04.2022
SECURE ONE OF THE FINAL PLACES ON THE START GATE FOR THE 2022 EUROPEAN JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES
With just over four weeks to go until the 2022 European Junior e-Motocross Series kicks off in Spain, all 40 spaces on the start line are almost taken with registrations on course to reach full capacity well before the closing date. Interested parents of riders on KTM SX-E 5 minicycles are encouraged to register quickly to avoid disappointment as the second running of this ground-breaking series l
24.03.2022
KTM EXCITED FOR EUROPEAN JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS SERIES AS 2022 REGISTRATIONS OPEN
Continuing the highly successful partnership with Infront Moto Racing, KTM is pleased to announce that registrations are officially open for the 2022 running of the ground-breaking European Junior e-Motocross Series. Incredibly popular during 2021 while proving to be a hugely positive step forward regarding two-wheeled e-motorsport competition, registrations are now open and 6–8-year-olds (age tak
29.12.2021
KTM FACTORY RACING CLOSE A TROPHY-LADEN 2021
2021 has been a memorable campaign for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing across the disciplines. Spirited presence in at least six different spheres of motorcycle competition has delivered notable success as well as the full range of emotions. Among the elation and the adversity on track and off, KTM were able to embellish stories and welcome new silverware with a total of 327 FIM world titles now in t
08.12.2021
FOUR-RIDER RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING TEAM IS READY TO RACE 2022 SEASON ON ALL-NEW KTM FACTORY EDITION MODELS
A solid four-rider Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team is set to enter the 2022 AMA Supercross Championship aboard the radically new KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION and KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION models.
14.11.2021
REMY GARDNER WINS 2021 MOTO2™ WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE
The Red Bull KTM Ajo team celebrates success again in 2021 as Remy Gardner clinched the Moto2™ World Championship at the Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana season finale in Spain.
10.11.2021
DANILO PETRUCCI CONFIRMED FOR SENSATIONAL MOTOGP-DAKAR SWITCH FOR 2022
The KTM Factory Racing rally team will welcome a high-profile ‘rookie’ during the coming weeks with MotoGP™ star and Grand Prix winner Danilo Petrucci set to swap his KTM RC16 for a KTM 450 RALLY in an attempt to take on the famous and notoriously difficult Dakar Rally in January.
10.11.2021
Herlings takes KTM’s eighth MXGP title at final round thriller
Jeffrey Herlings has delivered Red Bull KTM Factory Racing their eighth premier class FIM Motocross World Championship since 2010, and third with the KTM 450 SX-F, with a tense 1-1 victory at the 2021 season-closing Grand Prix Citta di Mantova in Italy.
08.11.2021
KTM TAKES FIFTH MOTO3™ WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CROWN WITH PEDRO ACOSTA
KTM has clinched its fifth Moto3™ World Championship title with Red Bull KTM Ajo’s rookie sensation Pedro Acosta, who stormed to victory at the Grande Prémio Brembo Do Algarve circuit for the penultimate round of the season in Portimão, Portugal.
18.10.2021
KTM’S JOSEP GARCIA IS CROWNED FIM ENDURO2 WORLD CHAMPION AFTER SUCCESSFUL 2021 SEASON
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia has been crowned FIM Enduro2 World Champion, having won the opening day’s proceedings at the final round in Langeac, France on Saturday. Garcia also claimed the runner-up position in the EnduroGP category, concluding a successful enduro season in which he also won the prestigious International Six Days of Enduro overall.
13.10.2021
MATTHIAS WALKNER CLINCHES KTM’S THIRD CONSECUTIVE FIM CROSS-COUNTRY RALLIES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Matthias Walkner has taken KTM’s third consecutive FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship with a second-place finish at the Rallye Du Maroc aboard his KTM 450 RALLY.
24.09.2021
EUROPEAN JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS TO ELECTRIFY 2021 MOTOCROSS OF NATIONS THIS WEEKEND
KTM is plugged in and ready to buzz the biggest stage in international motocross thanks to the brand-new European Junior E-Motocross series that will debut at Mantova, Italy and the 74th edition of the Motocross of Nations this weekend.
15.09.2021
KTM EXPRESSES SINCERE THANKS AND CONGRATULATIONS TO ANTONIO CAIROLI FOR A PHENOMENAL MX RACING CAREER
Wrapping up a remarkable 18-year, 9 FIM World Championships and 93 Grand Prix winning career at the end of 2021, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing icon Antonio Cairoli will move into an ambassadorial role with the KTM factory for the foreseeable future.
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12.07.2021
KTM LESER EXPERIENCE 2021
Die KTM Leser-Experience ist die absolute READY TO RACE Erfahrung und bietet 10 Leser*innen exklusiv die Möglichkeit, die KTM DUKE Reihe bei abwechslungsreichen Touren durch Österreichs Seen- und Berglandschaft ausführlich zu testen. Begleitet werden die Teilnehmer*innen dabei von erfahrenen Tourguides. Die Teilnehmer*innen erhalten auch die Möglichkeit die KTM Motohall, die Highspeed Welt von KTM
08.07.2021
KTM GIBT PARTNERSCHAFT MIT INFRONT MOTO RACING ZUR AUSTRAGUNG DER NEUEN FIM EUROPE JUNIOR E-MOTOCROSS-SERIE BEKANNT
Diese aufregende, neue europäische Rennserie, die im Rahmen der prestigeträchtigen FIM-Motocross-Weltmeisterschaft stattfinden wird, ist eine neue Kategorie, die zum Aufbau der nächsten Generation von Rennfahrern auf elektrisch angetriebenen Junioren-Motocrossmaschinen dienen wird.
02.05.2021
COOPER WEBB CLINCHES KTM’S FIFTH AMA SUPERCROSS 450SX CHAMPIONSHIP
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Cooper Webb concluded the 2021 AMA Supercross 450SX Championship season with a dominating victory aboard his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION at the final round in Salt Lake City, Utah at the beginning of May to clinch his second, and KTM’s fifth crown in the ultra-competitive series.
30.03.2021
MOTORRAD-Leserwahl 2021: KTM gewinnt in 3 heißumkämpften Kategorien!
Rechtzeitig zum sonnigen Saisonstart 2021 gibt es wieder sehr erfreuliche Nachrichten für KTM.
01.03.2021
Die ADAC MX Academy startet in die neunte Saison!
Die ADAC MX Academy bietet für Kinder und Jugendliche im Alter von 6 bis 13 Jahren Schnupperkurse unter der Aufsicht von erfahrenen und lizenzierten Trainern an.
12.02.2021
MOTOGP™ 2021: TIME FOR THE NEXT LEVEL
KTM Factory Racing unveiled the KTM RC16 colors for the 2021 MotoGP FIM World Championship through a digital presentation that introduced the new look, line-ups and objectives for the anticipated season ahead.
04.11.2020
TOM VIALLE SECURES KTM’S 13TH FIM MX2 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE!
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Tom Vialle has been crowned 2020 FIM MX2 Motocross World Champion after winning the first moto aboard his KTM 250 SX-F at the MXGP of Pietramurata in Arco di Trento, Italy today, Wednesday November 4.
23.08.2020
OUTSTANDING HOME MotoGP™ WEEKEND FOR KTM AT THE RED BULL RING
KTM celebrated its second MotoGP victory in the space of two weeks with Miguel Oliveira’s brilliantly judged first-ever success at the Red Bull Ring this weekend (August 21-23). The 25-year old not only claimed the first win for his Red Bull KTM Tech3 team in MotoGP but also for Portugal.
10.08.2020
KTM TAKES HISTORIC MOTOGP™ VICTORY IN BRNO
KTM made history in Brno, Czech Republic yesterday as Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Brad Binder sensationally clinched the Austrian manufacturer’s first MotoGP victory in only his third premier class race aboard the KTM RC16.
21.07.2020
OUT NOW: THE 2021 KTM 450 RALLY REPLICA GAINS SHARPER EDGE
Lessons learned in the toughest motorcycle racing arena helped shape the new edition of the distinguished KTM 450 RALLY REPLICA. The feedback collected from thousands of kilometers and numerous victories at the Dakar Rally and the FIM Cross-Country Rallies World Championship has defined the key upgrades that make the 2021 KTM 450 RALLY REPLICA the most desirable rally competition machine on the ma
24.06.2020
KTM’S 2021 EXC RANGE REACHES NEW HEIGHTS OF ENDURO PERFORMANCE
Introducing a series of refinements and key touches to its advanced 2-stroke and 4-stroke model line-up for 2021, KTM has reinforced the best and most comprehensive Enduro range available in the market today.
23.06.2020
OUT NOW: THE 2021 KTM SX RANGE REACHES NEW LEVELS OF TECHNOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE
Drawing on feedback from elite racers, the 2021 KTM SX line-up introduces carefully considered refinements and performance updates across its range. Making a massive step forward, the 2021 KTM SX-F line-up offers wireless connectivity via the all-new myKTM app, a sophisticated yet highly accessible tool that launches a new era of efficient track-side bike tuning.
19.06.2020
MIT DEM LIMITIERTEN KTM FAN PACKAGE BLEIBST DU READY TO RACE
Außergewöhnliche Zeiten erfordern kreative Ideen. Obwohl die Motorsportsaison 2020 anders abläuft als erwartet, heißt das nicht, dass KTM Fans auf ihr KTM Fan Feeling verzichten müssen. Egal ob du das Renngeschehen in diesem Jahr von zu Hause aus, mit Freunden vor dem TV oder beim Public Viewing in der KTM Motohall mitverfolgst – oder du deiner Motorsportaffinität anderswo Ausdruck verleihen möchtest, mit dem streng limitierten KTM FAN PACKAGE kannst du immer und überall READY TO RACE bleiben.
06.05.2020
Back in the race
COVID-19-UPDATE: Wir freuen uns sehr, dass ein Großteil unserer Händler den Betrieb wieder aufnehmen kann bzw. aufgenommen hat. Natürlich nur unter Einhaltung aktueller Hygiene-Auflagen.
05.05.2020
KTM X-BOW GTX & GT2 TO BE LAUNCHED THIS YEAR: MANUFACTURED IN GRAZ, AVAILABLE IN AUTUMN!
Following enthusiastic reactions to KTM Sportcar GmbH’s announcement that they, with the KTM X-BOW GT2, wanted to enter the SRO’s new GT2 class as third manufacturer, further details on KTM’s latest lightweight sports car are now available.
20.02.2020
Twelve KTM ADVENTURE riders set for the ride of a lifetime at the KTM ULTIMATE RACE 2020
Following special qualifying events held within each of the six KTM ADVENTURE RALLIES across the world in 2019, KTM is pleased to announce the names of those 12 finalists who will be given the once in a lifetime opportunity to race a rally-prepared KTM 790 ADVENTURE R RALLY machine at the KTM ULTIMATE RACE 2020.
18.02.2020
READY TO RACE INTO THE NEXT DECADE: KTM MOTOHALL PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Officially opened in spring last year, the KTM Motohall in Mattighofen gives visitors a fascinating insight into the high-speed world of the legendary motorcycle brand. The 2,600 m² exhibition uses the latest technology to create a fascinating hands-on experience, including interactive displays, virtual tours and plenty of original bikes – an unforgettable experience for any motorsports fan!
03.02.2020
WATSON CROWNED 2020 FRENCH BEACH RACE CHAMPION AT ENDUROPALE DU TOUQUET
Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Nathan Watson has won a back-to-back French Beach Race Championship title with a hard-fought podium result at Enduropale du Touquet aboard his KTM 450 SX-F machine. Teammate Camille Chapeliere signed off his season with a fourth-place finish to clinch third overall in the series.
10.01.2020
KTM ADVENTURE RALLY 2020
KTM ADVENTURE RALLY 2020 ankert vor Griechenland. Es ist soweit – der Termin und Ort der europäischen KTM ADVENTURE RALLY stehen fest! Vom 09. – 12. Juni 2020 findet die vierte Auflage dieses einmaligen Events in der griechischen Hafenstadt Nafpaktos statt.
20.12.2019
UNVEILED: NEW KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION SET TO STUN RIVALS ON AND OFF THE TRACK
KTM lifts the covers off the latest incarnation of the bike that the Supercross and Motocross elite will be using to chase more AMA glory – the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION. Based on development feedback from the ‘sharp end’ of the sport, the MY20 KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION features performance and aesthetic upgrades over the standard model. For 2020, the KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION will be ava
22.11.2019
SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE IN THE KTM MOTOHALL
There’s more to riding a KTM than the time spent in the saddle. It’s a mentality, a sense of pride carried through your day to day life; riding a KTM is a lifestyle. With that in mind, KTM ensures that riders can reflect their READY TO RACE spirit and state their stance when they are away from their treasured orange machinery with the KTM MOTOHALL RETRO and KTM POWERWEAR CASUAL & ACCESSORIES 2020
07.11.2019
THE EUROPEAN KTM ADVENTURE RALLY HEADS TO GREECE IN 2020
KTM is proud to announce the venue for the fourth annual edition of the European KTM ADVENTURE RALLY, which will take place in Nafpaktos, Greece, on June 9-12, 2020. With the 2020 KTM ADVENTURE RALLY basecamp set in the beachside town of Nafpaktos, 200 attendees will be able to join an exclusive READY TO RACE community event that will include three full days of riding in some of the best mountain
05.11.2019
KTM SHOW OFF NEW TRIPLE MODEL THREAT AT EICMA 2019
KTM revealed their latest innovations on the first day of the EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, Italy. The company unveiled three brand new models – the KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R, the KTM 890 DUKE R, and the KTM 390 ADVENTURE – as well as displaying their full gamut of motorcycles for 2020 across a busy exhibition stand.
04.11.2019
MANUEL LETTENBICHLER CROWNED 2019 WESS ENDURO WORLD CHAMPION!
KTM racer Manuel Lettenbichler was crowned the 2019 WESS Enduro World Champion at the eighth and final round of the series held at the GetzenRodeo in Germany on Saturday (November 2nd), where he rode his KTM 300 EXC TPI to victory in front of a home crowd.
