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KTM 1290 SUPER DUKE R – THE UNLEASHED AT GOODWOOD!

Ear-splitting first ever public appearance comes at the UK’s of Speed. On the handle bar of the ultra … bike: Jeremy

KTM’s 1290 Super R prototype will be in action for the time in public at this Goodwood Festival of Speed in from 12 th -14 th July.

In November at the Milan motorcycle show KTM’s technicians and designers their ability and ideas two open megaphones to present the of the 1290 Super Duke R. Its needs no explanation. Unfiltered, the Super Duke R shouts the of KTM´s philosophy into the Ready to Race!

In the promotional shot to accompany its unveiling at the machine dubbed ‘The escaped from a secure in a cloud of powerslides and effortless Soon after, the KTM YouTube received more than views of this video.

any good concept machine, the were not about complying regulations. This was about what happens when the technicians, designers and riders are at the KTM Factory in Mattighofen.

The developers with another hefty of the RC8 R engine in order to give it punch. Around this elemental force, they a tight suit tailored light steel pipes, the frame with a single-sided arm and top level prototype development components from WP Suspension. The is completed with lightweight racing brakes and racing

With the test rider in the is still in his recovery period, had to recalibrate his brain to riding never previously thought former MotoGP rider McWilliams will attempt to this powerful machine the nine turns that up the 1.16 mile Hillclimb

Nirvana for petrolheads, the Goodwood of Speed is the largest motoring party in the world – a unique weekend that brings an impossibly heady mix of cars, stars and motor sport to create the largest motor event in the world. Held in the grounds of Goodwood House, annual Hillclimb event is a celebration of motor sport and all automotive.

The 2013 Festival of will focus on highlights the Festival’s glittering 20-year featuring the biggest, best, loudest and most outrageous of all time. KTM won’t be out of place.

KTM also be in attendance on four with another UK first, as the unveiled X-Bow GT will be to beat the official Hill car record of 41.6s.

Jeremy McWilliams said: always an honour to ride at but to be honest this will be the insane bike I’ve ridden and yes – more than a MotoGP bike. Hopefully I can ‘The Beast’ on a leash and put on a show for the fans at Goodwood. It is to be memorable!”

SPECIFICATIONS: KTM 1290 Duke R Prototype

Engine: cooled V-twin, based on RC8 R with Ride-by-Wire

Displacement: than ever

Power and very, very much

assistants: ABS and traction control – and wheelie protection disengageable (of

Top speed: depends on the rider’s and figure

Frame: Trellis made of chrome molybdenum

Swing arm: single aluminium swing arm

Suspension WP prototypes – upside-down forks gas pressure reservoir, directly rear shock

Wheels and aluminium wheels with

Brakes: front and rear racing calipers

Weight: low

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BACK TO FRONT FOR TAZ …

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

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

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

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

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

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

with my grid position, I confident for the win as I feel so good on the and with the team. The first lap was – passing 20 riders – and I caught the pretty easily. But when I hit the that woke up Joe Francis and I him along with me.

Hats off to him as he well to get the win.

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

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

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

Motostar Championship (Moto3) standings

Mackenzie (KTM) 70

Joe Francis 65

Joe Irving (KTM) 32

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KTM DAYS …..

Book a demo, buy a and get your money back!

One new KTM will win the price of their back!

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

In addition, two prizes will be offered; one bike insurance courtesy of KTM Services** and a £250 voucher to on KTM PowerParts and PowerWear.

The winner and two will be chosen at random and at the beginning of June.

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

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

To find your nearest KTM or request a test ride, the Dealer and Service pages of

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

** up to the value of £500