KTM Announces 2017 Off-Road Model Drastically Improved
- 23/08/2016
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KTM has announced the 2017 Off-road model grabbing much attention.
With “100%NEW” as the keyword, the ENDURO model has been completely remodeled. The MOTOCROSS model that were drastically remodeled last year has been improved further.
ENDURO Model
About the ENDURO model getting attention, the EXC series has been totally remodeled with “100%NEW” as the keyword. With pursuing light weight and mass centralization, all the models are equipped with the new engine and new frame in order for the best performance and output characteristics. Also, for the performance enhancement, the models have been improved in many ways like a new WP inverted 48 split fork and a new WP Xplor PDS shock & swingarm.
For the better performance, new devices have been installed: a traction control (models with the 4 stroke engine) that gives steady driving force in any roads and conditions, and an adjuster (SIXDAYS model) that makes the fork preload adjustable without a tool.
The models (125/150) with the 2-stroke engine have been upgraded to the XC-W series that is exclusive for enduro/cross country held in closed courses. They are proud of the strongest bodies and lightest weights.
MOTOCROSS Model
KTM that has continued developing dedicated models for motocross manufactures thoroughly uncompromised products for each model. KTM has applied technologies gained through factory machines that perform brilliantly in Motocross World Championship and AMA Supercross many times to each model, surely improving the performance and enhancing the easy handling.
KTM 2017 Off-road Major Models
2017 Off-road Model Features
♦ All the models are equipped with the new engine.
– Improvements of the output characteristics and performance
– New layout of the shaft
– New counter balancer shaft
– New crank shaft
– New engine case
– New self starter
♦ Newly designed Frame & Suspension
– Newly designed frame that enables both rigidity and light weight
– Newly designed swing arm and improved PDS geometry
– New 46Φ PDS shock
– Open cartridge split fork with a preload adjuster
♦ Others
– Fully newly designed bodywork, new front mask
– Exclusive seat for EXC, 10-20mm lower than the 2016 model
– Newly designed exhaust system
– New lithium-ion battery
– New filter and filter support system
– New ECU&EMS (4-stroke model) including traction control
– New option: multi function switch (6DAYS with 4-stroke)
– Newly designed throttle assembly
– New ODI lock-on grip
Information Source: KTM JAPAN
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