MotoUSA test rider Chilly White has been living with the 2009 KTM 450 XC-W every since our first ride. He fills us in on what life is like with the orange enduro motorcycle.
If anyone builds a competitive 2-stroke these days it’s KTM motorcycles. The KTM 250 XC-W is one of the most popular ring-dinging enduro dirt bikes and regularly competes at every level of off-road motorcycle racing.
We took the already potent 2009 KTM 450 SX ATV and make it a high-end racer. Hinson Clutch Components spearheaded the effort and guided our project sport quad, and the result was a track-shredding motocross ATV.
KTM off-road motorcycle athletes joined forces with the Montana Trail Vehicle Riders Association to organize a Trail ride at the Bull Run Ranch which raised money to fight local land closure battles.
As part of KTM North America’s ‘Just Went Factory’ promotion, KTM is opening up its race department tricks to all KTM customers with the Factory Service Program.
Our Euro Gossip columnist reports KTM is looking to develop a new KTM 125 street bike, also there are also British rumors of defective Super Duke brakes.