Almost a dream race from last place for KTM’s Tarran at Oulton

Tarran Mackenzie was 0.055 seconds from an incredible victory in the Motostar British Championship after starting from last on the grid at Oulton Park yesterday.

In what could have been a dream end to a frantic Bank Holiday weekend of racing that began in Southern Spain and finished in sunny Cheshire, 17-year old engineering student ‘Taz’ still leads the British Moto3 championship aboard his Redline Motorcycles KTM after an amazing second place on Monday (May 6).

Due to commitments racing in the KTM-powered Red Bull Rookies championship at Jerez, Spain, on Saturday and Sunday (May 4-5), the youngest son of Niall Mackenzie missed practice and qualifying at Oulton. Having taken part in a track day prior to the event, the Redline rider was allowed to start his KTM RC 250 R Moto3 machine from the back of the grid.

When the lights went out, the number 95 orange machine left the grid last and 29^th place to complete an unbelievable first lap where he made up twenty places. Within 11 laps, Tarran had caught and passed championship rival, Joe Frances, to set-up a thrilling finale to the race. Despite all his hard efforts, Frances was able to pull a pass on Taz for the win and to cut the KTM rider’s championship lead down to five points.

Tarran Mackenzie said: “Well that was an eventful weekend! First of all I need to thank Stuart Higgs (BSB Race Director) for allowing me to start the race on Monday despite missing practice and qualifying.

“Even with my grid position, I felt confident for the win as I feel so good on the bike and with the team. The first lap was crazy – passing 20 riders – and I caught the leaders pretty easily. But when I hit the front that woke up Joe Francis and I pulled him along with me. Hats off to him as he defended well to get the win.

“Definitely one of my best ever races but in some ways I’m annoyed as victory was close and my lead in championship has been cut down to five points. But to get second from the back of the grid, I guess I can’t complain really.”

Congratulations also to Joe Irving taking third spot on his RS Racing / The Toad and Tatie Pub KTM.

Tarran Mackenzie and the Redline Motorcycles team will be in action again on June 16 at Knockhill in Scotland

Motostar British Championship (Moto3) standings

1. Tarran Mackenzie (KTM) 70
2. Joe Francis 65
3. Joe Irving (KTM) 32

One new KTM owner will win the price of their bike back!

As part of its Orange Days promotion, KTM will refund the cash price of a bike to one UK rider who has booked a demo ride during the month of May and gone on to purchase a motorcycle from its Street range.*

In addition, two runner-up prizes will be offered; one year’s bike insurance courtesy of KTM Insurance Services** and a £250 voucher to spend on KTM PowerParts and PowerWear.

The winner and two runners-up will be chosen at random and announced at the beginning of June.

The test ride booking process is simple and completed via www.ktm.com where riders can pick the bike they want to ride from a KTM Street dealer of their choice.

KTM UK Managing Director, Shaun Sisterson, explains: “Each year for Orange Days we try to do something even more exciting than the previous one. As our Street range continues to grow, we want riders to experience the thrill of riding a KTM and the best way of doing this is by taking one for a demo ride. For one lucky rider, a simple test ride that leads to a purchase could see them end up with not only a fantastic new bike, but also the cash equivalent back!”

To find your nearest KTM dealer or request a test ride, visit the Dealer and Service pages of www.ktm.com

*Subject to demo bike availability, not all models are available at all dealers.

** Insurance up to the value of £500

Terms and conditions apply, for full details please see the Orange Days pages on www.ktm.com

The first 125 with ABS is at KTM dealers now

The 2013 KTM 125 Duke is the first 125cc motorcycle to come with ABS fitted as standard and is, once again, available with a free insurance offer and finance options including 0% APR* Representative.

Launched in 2011, the 125 Duke quickly became Europe’s biggest selling 125 thanks to its aggressive styling with ‘big bike’ performance and feel that suits not only new riders, but experienced riders and those looking for an exciting way to commute but with low running costs.

Speaking of reducing costs, the 125 is still available with free Third Party Only insurance or with subsidised Third Party Fire and Theft and Comprehensive cover (*terms and conditions apply). Along with this, riders can also take advantage of some amazing finance deals on the entry-level Duke, including 0% APR* over 2 years with minimum 50% deposit and monthly payments from as little as £83.23, or 8.9% APR** over 3 years with no minimum deposit with KTM Finance, powered by Santander.

The driving force behind the 125 Duke is its specially developed, state-of-the-art four-stroke single with a sophisticated DOHC four-valve cylinder head and liquid cooling.

The Duke delivers 15hp without breaking a sweat. The extremely economical engine not only has a well-balanced power delivery but also great refinement, thanks to an integrated balancer shaft. An advanced electronic fuel injection and three-way catalytic converter ensure clean emissions.

On the chassis performance side, a very light steel trellis frame equipped with high quality WP suspension components and Brembo-developed brakes is the basis for dynamic fun in the twisties and through traffic.

Being the first bike in its class to have Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) fitted as standard is part of KTM’s commitment to give riders an extra layer of security when road conditions become tricky.

The 125 Duke costs £3995 and its trademark orange graphic is bolstered by the option of a new white colour scheme in 2013. Make no mistake – the 125 Duke is a real KTM.

Find out more about the 2013 KTM models

at www.ktm.com

*Subject to qualifying criteria, available from your local KTM authorised dealer. Insurance offer arranged through Express Insurance Services Limited, an insurance intermediary, Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. For your protection calls may be recorded or monitored. Registered in England No. 04975199. Registered Office: Ageas House, Tollgate, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 3YA.

**Retail sales only. T&C apply. Finance subject to status. 18’s and over. Guarantees may be required.

KTM Finance RH1 1SR ]]> http://fullchatter.com/ktm/2013/04/13/ktm-125-duke-free-insurance-0-apr-finance-and-now-with-abs/feed/ 0 http://fullchatter.com/ktm/2013/04/13/all-ktm-sweep-at-moto3-season-opener-in-qatar/ http://fullchatter.com/ktm/2013/04/13/all-ktm-sweep-at-moto3-season-opener-in-qatar/#comments Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:28:40 +0000 Phil @ FullChatter http://fullchatter.com/ktm/?p=175 Red Bull KTM Ajo factory rider Luis Salom of Spain rode a masterly last two laps to break away from a hard fought pack of five KTM-driven Moto3 bikes to steal victory in the opening Grand Prix of the season fought under lights on the Losail Circuit in Qatar.

Luis Salom’s move was a copybook performance in the closing stages of the race, reminiscent of last year’s World Champion Sandro Cortese of the same factory team. Cortese has now moved up to Moto2 and Salom has slipped very comfortably into his place with teammates Zulfahmi Khairuddin of Malaysia and Australian teenager Arthur Sissis.

Spanish talent Maverick Viñales was second, riding a great race having to deal with the pain of a yet to heal hand injury. He lost the top of his finger in a training crash recently and had to have corrective surgery. He only had the stitches removed in Qatar. Alex Rins and Alex Márquez completed the four way, all Spanish, all KTM sweep, underlining that this year’s Moto3 series is set to deliver the same thrilling racing action as the debut series did in 2012.

It was clear from the moment that the riders accelerated off the start grid that this was going to be a battle between a handful of riders who quickly made their presence felt. Salom started on pole, the first of his career but right alongside him was Viñales, who this year is also riding the KTM RC250 GP. Rins, also on a KTM, joined the battle at the front in the opening phase along with Jonas Folger of Germany on the very competitive KALEX-KTM.

Salom’s victory meant that the Red Bull KTM Ajo Factory Team has begun the season with the same winning ways as it closed 2012. Khairuddin finished sixth and Sissis was eighth to underline the team’s strength.

Pit Beirer, Head of KTM Motorsports was in Qatar to watch the opener. “This year we made another big step with the bike and clearly this has paid off. There has been a tremendous amount of work by the mechanics and engineers both at the Mattighofen factory and with the teams and I have to thank them for that. It looks like this year KTM has really arrived back in the road racing scene.” He said all indications are that there will be a lot of competition between the teams running the KTM Moto3 bike and KTM-driven KALEX. “Competition is going to be tough and it’s going to be a very exciting year,” he added.

Results Moto3 Qatar, Round 1
1. Luis Salom (E), KTM, 38:26.859 min
2. Maverick Viñales (E), KTM, +0.417 sec
3. Alex Rins (E), KTM,  +0.423
4. Alex Marquez (E), KTM,  +0.701
5. Jonas Folger (D), KALEX-KTM, +0.916
6. Zulfahmi Khairuddin (MA), KTM, +17.489
7. Miguel Oliveira (P), Mahindra, +17.566
8. Arthur Sissis (AUS), KTM, +19.355
9. Niklas Ajo (FIN), KTM, +28.966
10. Efren Vazquez (E), Mahindra, +28.995
Other KTM
13. Jasper Iwema (NL), KALEX-KTM, +39.216
17. Philipp Oettl (D), KALEX-KTM, +50.846
19. Toni Finsterbusch (D), KALEX-KTM, +51.218
20. Ana Carrasco (E), KTM, +51.266
22. Jakub Kornfeil (CZ), KALEX-KTM, +53.745
25. Florian Alt (D), KALEX-KTM, +55.236
26. Eric Granado (BR), KALEX-KTM, +1’03.601

Standings Moto3 after 1 of 17 rounds
1. Salom, 25 points
2. Viñales, 20
3. Rins, 16
4. Marquez, 13
5. Folger, 11
6. Khairuddin, 10
7. Oliveira, 9
8. Sissis, 8
9. Ajo, 7
10. Vazquez, 6
Other KTM
13. Iwema, 3

Manufacturers Standings Moto3 after 1 of 17 rounds
1. KTM, 25 points
2. KALEX-KTM, 11
3. Mahindra, 9

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KTM UK has supplied the MCE British Superbike Championship with a new 690 Duke R and will have a presence at most rounds to talk to customers and display its ever-growing range of bikes.

The 690 Duke R (£8795), launched in 2013, will be used by series partner, STIHL, for pillion rides it offers at each round to its guests, VIPs and competition winners.

The R model is a more track-focussed version of the 690 Duke and is based on the 2012 European Junior Cup race bikes; it boasts the most powerful single-cylinder production bike engine while being incredibly fuel efficient. The naked machine from the Austrian factory also features a vast array of top specification components on its 150kg lightweight frame from Brembo and WP Suspension.

Working with its network of dealers, KTM UK will also be present at many rounds with its events truck to display a wide range of its 2013 model line-up, including the revised for 2013 RC8 R, all-new 1190 Adventure and the 125 Duke – the biggest selling 125 in Europe and first in its class to come with ABS as standard.

On receiving the KTM 690 Duke R ahead of the first round at Brands Hatch on April 7, MCE BSB Series Director, Stuart Higgs, said: “It’s fantastic that KTM once again have a presence within the MCE British Superbike Championship, realising the potential audience this exciting series offers for its products. As a partner of the Championship, STIHL guests have been thrilled at events for the past two seasons with high-speed pillion laps on the KTM RC8 R and we are delighted that this year we can offer another bold model for guests to experience.”

For more news on KTM, visit www.ktm.com

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The new KTM 1190 Adventure and Adventure R have arrived at UK, Ireland, Isle of Man and Channel Island showrooms with demonstrator bikes available to ride at every KTM Street dealer now.

The 1190 Adventure, £12,595, is above all focused on tarmac; the use of wide 19in front and 17in rear tyres meets the demands of riders looking for a machine capable of mastering big distances while delivering big smiles. This is helped with multiple adjustments for rider position, unmatched power and weight figures in its class and the use of high specification equipment and technology.

The 1195cc V-twin features a multi-level combined Bosch ABS system and newly developed motorcycle traction control (MTC) as standard. In addition an optional factory-fit electronics package (£500) provides multi-programmable electronic WP suspension (EDS) adjustment and a tyre pressure measurement system (TPMS).

With 17 world titles in 2012 and 219 overall, no other manufacturer can boast such off-road success as KTM. The Adventure R, £13,195, continues the Austrian brand’s ability to offer a big Adventure bike with true off-road capability. With its 21in and 18in wheels and longer travel suspension it is perfect for riders who don’t like to take the beaten path.

On top of these developments – and over the predecessor 990 Adventure – both models feature increased tank capacity by 3.5 litres to 23 litres and extended service intervals to 15,000km (9,320 miles).

All KTM test rides are free of charge and can be booked online, but riders are urged to check ahead to make sure they are eligible to take out an 1190 Adventure on a demo ride due to each dealership having its own separate insurance policy.

Book your test ride now and find out everything there is to know about the new KTM Adventure models at www.ktm.com

KTM Street Dealers

• AMS Motorcycles, Tewkesbury Gloucestershire 01684 292929
• Bikers, St Saviour, Jersey 01534 736531
• Colwyn Bay Motorcycles, Colwyn Bay, Conwy 01492 535959
• Craigs Motorcycles, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire 01924 488117
• Crescent Motorcycles, Verwood, Dorset 01202 820170
• Dave Barkshire Motorcycle Centre, Norwich, Norfolk 01603 722800
• Drysdale Motorcycles, Perth, Tayside 01738 451050
• Fowlers of Bristol, Bristol, Avon 0117 977 0466
• Gear 4 Motorcycles, Market Deeping, Cambridgeshire 01778 345653
• In Moto, Croydon, Surrey 020 8689 2341
• JD Racing, Saltash, Cornwall 01752 848888
• Jim Aim Motorcycles, Halstead, Essex 01787 460671
• Laguna Motorcycles, Maidstone, Kent 01622 681765
• Laguna Performance Centre, Ashford, Kent 01233 665520
• Leisure Trail UK, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 0115 973 2466
• M & S Motorcycles, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear 0191 261 0121
• Mac’s Motorcycles, St Martins, Guernsey 01481 239611
• P & H Motorcycles, Crawley, Sussex 01293 413300
• Phillip McCallen Motorcycles, Lisburn, Northern Ireland 02892 622886
• Premier Bikes, Didcot, Oxfordshire 01235 519195
• Redco Auto Holdings, Dublin 12, Ireland 00353 14381900
• Redline Motorcycles, Loughborough, Leicestershire 01509 230001
• Road & Track Motorcycles, Douglas, Isle of Man 01624 623725
• Rocket Centre, Blackburn, Lancashire 01254 297810
• Speedaway Motorcycles, Warley, West Midlands 0121 5591270
• The KTM Centre, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire 01442 255272
• Trevor Pope Motorcycles, Gosport, Hampshire 02392 521111
• Tri County Motorcycles, Bracknell, Berkshire 01344 424282
• Wayne Mounter Motorcycles, Pontypridd, Mid Glamorgan 01443 400960

The 1190 Adventures at a glance:

1190 Adventure £12,595:

• LC8 V-twin cylinder with double ignition, the latest Keihin motor management, electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire and anti-hopping clutch
• Performance: 110 kW/150hp, torque: 125Nm,
• 15,000km/9320 miles inspection intervals
• Low fuel consumption
• 230 kg with a full tank
• Adjustable footrests, seat height, handlebar position and windshield
• Multilevel combined BOSCH-ABS, multilevel BOSCH Traction Control (MTC)
• New innovation: Off-road modes for ABS and MTC
• Very stable latticed tubular frame made of extremely rigid chrome-molybdenum steel
• High quality WP Suspension components
• Tubeless road tires on wire spoke wheels with airtight rims – 120/70-19 front; 170/60-17 rear
• The very latest VDO combi instruments
• Optional factory-fit multiple programmable electronic WP suspension (EDS) and tyre pressure measurement system (TPMS)

1190 Adventure R £13,195:

• LC8 V-twin cylinder with double ignition, the latest Keihin motor management, electronic fuel injection with ride-by-wire and anti-hopping clutch
• Adjustable footrests, handlebar position and windshield
• Performance: 110 kW/150hp, torque: 125Nm
• 15,000km/9320 miles inspection intervals
• Low fuel consumption
• Multilevel combined BOSCH-ABS and multilevel BOSCH traction control (MTC)
• New innovation: Off-road mode for ABS and MTC
• Fully adjustable WP USD telescopic fork with separate rebound and compression damping
• Fully adjustable rear WP shock absorber
• Suitable for the asphalt, tubeless Enduro tyres on wire spoke wheels with airtight rim – 90/90-21 front; 150/60-18 rear
• The very latest VDO combi instruments

The eagerly awaited 200 Duke has now arrived at British and Irish KTM dealers.

With little diversity of small capacity bikes available over the 125cc sector that deliver big kicks, the next logical step for KTM was to expand on its massively popular 125 Duke with a 200cc version.

The 125 Duke was revered for its style and specification when it was launched and so the 200 Duke is physically identical to its ‘little’ brother  but packs more punch. With a chassis that was over-engineered to handle a progression in displacement, the 200 Duke has almost double the power of the 125 and, at £3995, costs just £200 more.

The main difference is a larger displacement; expanded to 199.5 cc by a new cylinder with a 72 mm bore and 49 mm stroke. Rather than just having a bigger piston, a newly developed cylinder head, valves as well as new intake and exhaust systems were specially designed by KTM for the 200.

Only available in orange, the new 200 Duke delivers 27 hp with a beautifully rounded power curve, highlighting once more the sporting DNA of this state-of-the-art single cylinder design. While the 125 Duke offers excellent performance for its class, the 200 Duke delivers a real punch, not the least due to its very low weight of only 125 kg.

The powerful new engine is backed by a strong-yet-light trellis frame finished with outstanding suspension and braking components, allowing riders to exploit the power of the engine – simply one of the best lightweight sport bikes for any day of the week.

For more information on KTM and to find your nearest dealer, visit www.ktm.com

Take a test ride on the latest KTMs and benefit from extra purchasing incentives. Are you Ready?

There’s never been a better time to experience the latest generation of KTM machinery when the Austrian manufacturer holds its Orange Days national test ride promotion between May 5th-13th, 2012.

On top of some already great existing offers on new models, all UK KTM Street dealers will be offering extra incentives for riders who take a test ride during this period and then proceed to buy, including some fantastic Representative 0% APR* finance packages on the most popular models in KTM’s Street range.

To request a test ride, simply log on to www.ktm.com/testride and search by the desired model or the location of the dealership. Demo rides are subject to licence terms and conditions and after completing a short form, the selected KTM dealer will contact you to confirm the booking request.

Bikes available for demo include the new 690 Duke – the most powerful single cylinder production bike in a chassis to suit riders of all tastes; the world conquering 990 Adventure with more power for 2012; the latest generation, multi-adjustable RC8 R sportsbike and the incredibly versatile 990 SMT, now with ABS, side panniers and a remote preload adjuster.

Full details and examples of the fantastic finance promotions available can be found on the news pages of the KTM website www.ktm.com

*Retail sales only. Subject to availability at participating dealers only. Finance subject to status. Terms & Conditions apply. Applicants must be 18 or over. Guarantee / Indemnity may be required. KTM Finance RH1 1SR

Racers and spectators at Irish Road Race meetings will have rapid response medical support in the form of a 175hp KTM RC8 R as part of its “Travelling Doctor’” system in 2012.

Doctor John Hinds, 32, as a member of the Motorcycle Union of Ireland (MCUI) medical team, has chosen a RC8 R  - currently available for £12,995 with finance offers that include 0% interest with a £99 deposit – as his way of getting life saving care and triage to a rider quickly and safely.

The “Traveling Doctor” system has evolved over the years as a way of providing fast and lifesaving medical care to riders at Irish Road racing meetings. The environment which with the medical staff work in is unique and the circuits can vary from 3 to 9 miles in length; so are too long to staff with ground crews like at British Superbikes, but too short to use a helicopter effectively like at the Isle of Man TT. The nature of these courses also make it difficult to have a fast “first response” with a car or regular ambulance.

The motorcycle-mounted doctors – Dr. John Hinds and Dr. Fred MacSorley – chase the warm-up and opening lap of each race or practice session at each event as this is historically when most serious incidents tend to occur. During racing they are parked up strategically with radio contact, helmets on and ready to be scrambled immediately and can assess, triage and begin treatment, and are backed up by response vehicles staffed by experienced doctors and paramedics.

The bikes the traveling doctors use are their own and the road racing circuits are exceptionally hard on a motorcycle. The wear and tear of jumps, bumps and high speed runs each and every weekend mean maintenance is an ongoing battle of attrition – tyres, oil and filters every weekend; screens full of stone chips, suspension being put through it’s full crashing strokes every lap on the jumps that make the Irish road circuits unique in what they are. On average, Dr. John will cover around 4000 race miles a year.

The consultant anesthetist and intensivist based at Antrim Area hospital said: “There was a number of reasons I chose to run an RC8 R this year. Firstly, I have had Japanese inline fours for 10 years and wanted something different. Secondly, and more importantly, I needed a bike that was reliable and had good dealer back-up as I know how many serviceable items I get though in a year.

“The job I use the bike for means that a machine that won’t start on the button could mean the difference between life and death. Who better then to buy a bike off than Northern Ireland KTM dealer and road racing legend Phillip McCallen! If ever there was a man who knows if a bike will work on a road circuit, it’s him; and the RC8 R came highly recommended from the man himself. The fact that Northern Ireland ex-MotoGP star Jeremy McWilliams owns one himself meant the decision was made!”

John will be on call at the 90^th Cookstown 100 this weekend, April 27-28, 2012.

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