KTM - Revision history

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	Beginning in 2006, KTM has began the development with a lightweight track car[http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/12/rated-x-ktm-unveils-x-bow-sketches/]. With an [[Audi]] engine and a [[Dallara]] sourced chassis, and a weight of less than 1400 lbs, it could be very fast.		Beginning in 2006, KTM has began the development with a lightweight track car[http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/12/rated-x-ktm-unveils-x-bow-sketches/]. With an [[Audi]] engine and a [[Dallara]] sourced chassis, and a weight of less than 1400 lbs, it could be very fast.

	=== X-Bow ===		=== [[KTM X-Bow\|X-Bow]] ===

	*estimated start of production 2008		*estimated start of production 2008
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	*6-speed gearbox or DSG		*6-speed gearbox or DSG
	*price: about 40.000 Euro<ref>[http://www.kleine.at/allgemein/automotor/289997/index.do Kleine Zeitung (German)]</ref> <ref>[http://derstandard.at/?url=/?id=2693836 Der Standard (German)]</ref>		*price: about 40.000 Euro<ref>[http://www.kleine.at/allgemein/automotor/289997/index.do Kleine Zeitung (German)]</ref> <ref>[http://derstandard.at/?url=/?id=2693836 Der Standard (German)]</ref>



	~~==Gallery==~~
	~~<gallery>~~
	~~Image:Ktmxbow1.jpg~~
	~~Image:Ktmxbow2.jpg~~
	~~Image:Ktmxbow3.jpg~~
	~~Image:Ktmxbow4.jpg~~
	~~Image:Ktmxbow5.jpg~~
	~~Image:Ktmxbow6.jpg~~
	~~</gallery>~~

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Red marquis at 07:03, 8 October 2008

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	Image:Ktmxbow6.jpg		Image:Ktmxbow6.jpg
	</gallery>		</gallery>

			==See Also==
			{{KTM}}

	==External link==		==External link==
	*[http://www.ktm.com/ International website]		*[http://www.ktm.com/ International website]
	*[http://www.ktm-car.com/ KTM Car Compay]		*[http://www.ktm-car.com/ KTM Car Compay]

Red marquis at 16:33, 8 August 2008

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	{{List of {{PAGENAME}} Models}}'''Kronreif, Trunkenpolz, Mattighofen''' ('''KTM''') is an Austrian motorcycle and track car manufacturer		{{List of {{PAGENAME}} Models}}'''Kronreif, Trunkenpolz, Mattighofen''' ('''KTM''') is an Austrian motorcycle and track car manufacturer



	===History===		===History===

Red marquis at 06:23, 19 February 2007

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	'''Kronreif, Trunkenpolz, Mattighofen''' ('''KTM''') is an Austrian motorcycle and track car manufacturer		{{List of {{PAGENAME}} Models}}'''Kronreif, Trunkenpolz, Mattighofen''' ('''KTM''') is an Austrian motorcycle and track car manufacturer

Red marquis: /* Gallery */

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Gallery

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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery>		<gallery>
			Image:Ktmxbow1.jpg
			Image:Ktmxbow2.jpg
			Image:Ktmxbow3.jpg
			Image:Ktmxbow4.jpg
			Image:Ktmxbow5.jpg
			Image:Ktmxbow6.jpg
	</gallery>		</gallery>

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KTM Adventure FAQ

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	==~~KTM Adventure FAQ~~==		==Gallery==
	~~Section added to link to [[KTM Adventure]] reference and FAQ section created by [http:/~~/~~www.advrider.com Adventure Rider] members.~~		<gallery>
			</gallery>


	==External link==		==External link==
	*[http://www.ktm.com/ International website]		*[http://www.ktm.com/ International website]
	*[http://www.ktm-car.com/ KTM Car Compay]		*[http://www.ktm-car.com/ KTM Car Compay]

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References

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	Section added to link to [[KTM Adventure]] reference and FAQ section created by [http://www.advrider.com Adventure Rider] members.		Section added to link to [[KTM Adventure]] reference and FAQ section created by [http://www.advrider.com Adventure Rider] members.

	~~==References==~~
	~~<references/>~~

	==External link==		==External link==
	*[http://www.ktm.com/ International website]		*[http://www.ktm.com/ International website]
	*[http://www.ktm-car.com/ KTM Car Compay]		*[http://www.ktm-car.com/ KTM Car Compay]

Red marquis: /* Racing sponsorship */

2007-02-07T06:20:08Z

Racing sponsorship

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	*6-speed gearbox or DSG		*6-speed gearbox or DSG
	*price: about 40.000 Euro<ref>[http://www.kleine.at/allgemein/automotor/289997/index.do Kleine Zeitung (German)]</ref> <ref>[http://derstandard.at/?url=/?id=2693836 Der Standard (German)]</ref>		*price: about 40.000 Euro<ref>[http://www.kleine.at/allgemein/automotor/289997/index.do Kleine Zeitung (German)]</ref> <ref>[http://derstandard.at/?url=/?id=2693836 Der Standard (German)]</ref>

	~~==Racing sponsorship==~~

	KTM began in motorsports with [[Motocross]] Racing. In the last few years KTM has gained more success in motorsports by dominating events such as the [[Paris-Dakar Rally]] and the [[Atlas-Rallye]]. In 2003, KTM started sponsoring and supporting [[Road racing]] in various capacities, with the most successful results stemming from their [[SuperMotard]] or [[Supermoto]] efforts. KTM's new road racing focus will soon grow to include [[Superbike]] competition with the help of their newly developed [[V-twin\|V-Twin]] engine dubbed the [[LC8]] as employed in the [[950 Adventure]] dual-sport motorcycle, and more specifically the 2005/2006 [[990 Super Duke]] followed by the superbike contender known as the [[RC8]]. The Super Duke will have a higher output, second generation version of the LC8 engine, geared for high rpm peak power as required in road racing and superstreet applications while the RC8 will sport a 1150cc version of the LC8 for more midrange.

	~~KTM offers a range of different engines for its larger motorcycles, all liquid-cooled.~~

	KTM's official company/team colours are Orange, Black and Silver. To create a strong brand identity, all competition-ready KTMs come from the factory with bright orange plastic with "KTM" emblazoned on the side of the radiator shrouds. Some official KTM teams use different colors for their bikes, most noticably in the [[Paris-Dakar Rally]].

	In 2004, KTM abruptly pulled their support from the famous motorcycle trip around the world. [[BMW]] then donated all-terrain [[Gelände/Strasse\|R1150GS Adventure]] motorcycles for this adventure. The documentary series [[Long Way Round]] follows actors Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman on their extraordinary 20.000 mile journey from London to New York.

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History

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	The company was founded in 1934 by engineer ''Hans Trunkenpolz''<ref name="ktm.com Company History"> {{cite news \| url=http://www.ktm.com/History.101.15.html \| title=KTM: Company History \| publisher=ktm.com\| accessdate=2007-01-14 }}</ref> in Mattighofen. It started out as a metalworking shop and was named ''Kraftfahrzeuge Trunkenpolz Mattighofen''. It wasn't until 1953 that KTM began production of motorcycles. With just 20 employees, motorcycles were built at the rate of three per day. In 1955, a businessman ''Ernst Kronreif'' became shareholder of the company, on acquiring a sizable portion of the company. It was then renamed ''Kronreif, Trunkenpolz, Mattighofen''. ''Trunkenpolz'' died unexpectedly in 1989. During these early years of motocycle production at KTM, almost all components for the motorcycles were built in-house by KTM.		The company was founded in 1934 by engineer ''Hans Trunkenpolz''<ref name="ktm.com Company History"> {{cite news \| url=http://www.ktm.com/History.101.15.html \| title=KTM: Company History \| publisher=ktm.com\| accessdate=2007-01-14 }}</ref> in Mattighofen. It started out as a metalworking shop and was named ''Kraftfahrzeuge Trunkenpolz Mattighofen''. It wasn't until 1953 that KTM began production of motorcycles. With just 20 employees, motorcycles were built at the rate of three per day. In 1955, a businessman ''Ernst Kronreif'' became shareholder of the company, on acquiring a sizable portion of the company. It was then renamed ''Kronreif, Trunkenpolz, Mattighofen''. ''Trunkenpolz'' died unexpectedly in 1989. During these early years of motocycle production at KTM, almost all components for the motorcycles were built in-house by KTM.

	Throughout KTM's history, they have been on the leading edge of motorcycle technology. They were the first manufacturer to produce a liquid-cooled four-stroke motorcycle engine for an off road motorcycle, a design which has since been replicated by all other manufacturers (KTM even supplied radiators to [[Suzuki]] in their early water-cooling days). In 1986 KTM became the first motorcycle manufacturer to include both front and rear [[disc brakes]] on an off road motorcycle. Then in 1998, then they turned fast....they offered the first motorcycles with a linkless rear suspension, dramatically reducing the un-sprung weight of the bike. They were also the first to offer hydraulic clutch mechanisms on all models of motorcycles, and were the first to offer a competition-ready [[supermoto]] bike.		Throughout KTM's history, they have been on the leading edge of motorcycle technology. They were the first manufacturer to produce a liquid-cooled four-stroke motorcycle engine for an off road motorcycle, a design which has since been replicated by all other manufacturers (KTM even supplied radiators to [[Suzuki]] in their early water-cooling days). In 1986 KTM became the first motorcycle manufacturer to include both front and rear [[disc brakes]] on an off road motorcycle. Then in 1998, then they turned fast....they offered the first motorcycles with a linkless rear suspension, dramatically reducing the un-sprung weight of the bike. They were also the first to offer hydraulic clutch mechanisms on all models of motorcycles, and were the first to offer a competition-ready supermoto bike.

	===Financial difficulties===		===Financial difficulties===

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	'''Kronreif, Trunkenpolz, Mattighofen''' ('''KTM''') is an Austrian motorcycle and ~~kit~~ car manufacturer		'''Kronreif, Trunkenpolz, Mattighofen''' ('''KTM''') is an Austrian motorcycle and track car manufacturer