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    What is KTM upto??

    Not Sure how much of it is true

    Austrian heavy weights KTM have churned out some of the most radical sets of two wheels like the RC8 and the Duke series etc.Here's the low down regarding a 250cc offering from KTM, the first thing which strikes a mind is 'pocket rocket'. Well many bikers will argue to my saying that “it has every right to be an enthusiast's dream bike” even thought it's just a mere kid if compared with its 1000cc KTM big brothers.



    This 'KTM Moto3 Racer' based production motorcycle churns out a mere 49PS from its 250cc mill, might not sound so appealing but my thoughts are a bit different regarding the GPR. For starters the looks of this pocket rocket simply put is stunning, embodied with amazing lines and killer curves. The fun element on this bike kicks in when its on the track, it's far from being some motocross engine shoehorned into a steel trellis frame. The KTM 250GPR is just a small step down from Sandro Cortese’s world championship winning Moto 3 machine.
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    Source: http://www.visordown.com/niall-macke...gpr/21684.html

    2013 KTM Moto3 250 GPR Production Racer Available for Sale
    http://blog.motorcycle.com/2012/07/09/manufacturers/ktm/2013-ktm-moto3-250-gpr-production-racer-available-for-sale/
    KTM has begun accepting orders for a production racer version of its 250cc Moto3 World Championship race bike.The production racer will be available in February 2013 though orders will be accepted from July 1 to Oct.1 of 2012 for 45,000 euros (US$55,400).The 2013 KTM Moto3 250 GPR offers similar specifications to the Moto3 bike including the one ridden by current series leader Sandro Cortese.
    Last edited by Samarth 619; 11-07-2012, 10:47 PM. Reason: added more reliable sources. Added a bigger picture too.
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    Its true news. But with a price tag much more than some litre class bikes itself, this bike is explainably costly. Collector's edition kind of. But I wish I could ride it once. 90 kgs with 48 bhp. How can this bike not be fun?? Amazing engineering.

    2013 KTM GPR 250 Moto3 (Production Racer) first photo compilation - YouTube

    But its a race bike after all. Ridden soft handedly, it won't give enough torque. Ridden hard, you'll have to get engine rebuilds done more often.
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    • #3
      is this a production bike..??
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      • #4
        ^^ Yes! Thats a Race Replica babay! Remember the Ducati Desmosedici RR, these things are fast, merciless and costs a bomb to buy and maintain.
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        • #5
          Originally posted by princesirohi View Post
          is this a production bike..??
          Yes and No.

          1. It will be sold, based on the limited number of orders made between July 1 to October 1, 2012, so the ordering time is over now.

          2. It can't be used on roads. It is NOT Road Legal. Check the 100 db+ Akrapovics on it. Similarly, no registration plates anywhere. In other words, owners are supposed to buy it, carry it to the racetrack in a lorry/ truck/ carriage, and then ride it on the track.

          3. These units will be given with a 13,500 rpm limit. That should enhance the life of the engine but it also means that these units will be slightly detuned, so they'll make 49 PS instead of the 50~55 PS of the original GP Racer.


          KTM seems hellbent on bringing the 2 stroke feeling back, albeit on the 4 strokes. And no, we don't have any problem with it.
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          • #6
            Probably KTM wants to capture a pie of 250 too where Honda NSF 250R is already present & providing a VFM (Damn Japs)
            Technical spec - http://powersports.honda.com/documen...250R_Specs.pdf
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            • #7
              this sounds more like a production racer to recover costs of moto3 investing.

              to be sold to racers who dont participate in moto3
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              • #8
                I wonder what Mahindra are doing with their moto gp bike. I wish something nice comes out from their stable.
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                • #9
                  sorry if this has been posted else where but I really wish Mahindra success.

                  The Mahindra Moto3 Challenger has been developed in conjunction with Engines Engineering.
                  The neat package, liveried in red and white, features a tubular steel frame and aluminum swing arm. T
                  he MGP3O weighs only 83 kg and has a Mahindra-homologated 250cc, single-cylinder, four stroke liquid-cooled DOHC engine developed in conjunction with Oral Engineering.



                  TECHNICAL SPECS
                  Engine type 4 strokes liquid cooled DOHC
                  Bore 81 mm.
                  Stroke 48.5 mm.
                  Total engine CC 249.9 cc
                  Clutch type Dry multiplate
                  Total Weight 83 Kg
                  Type
                  of brakes                  		 two front discs diam. 215 mm.
                  one rear disc diam. 188 mm.
                  Chassis type steel pipe frame
                  Height of the bike. 1,05 [m]
                  Length of the bike. 1,85 [m]
                  Rims
                  size                  		 Front, 2.50” x 17”
                  Rear, 3.50” x 17”
                  Tyres specifications Front: 90/580R17
                  Rear:
                  120/600R17
                  Fuel
                  capacity                  		 13 lt
                  Suspensions Front: inverted
                  telescopic
                  Rear: progressive rate linkage
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                  • #10
                    Some more photos.....


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                    • #11
                      That is the first time I have seen a single (or 2) piston caliper up front
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                      • #12
                        Such exotic machines!!! Just looking at them feels fast! Can't imagine how riding them would feel like...

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                        • #13
                          KTM is going to show a new bike at EICMA:
                          KTM Blog - KTM.com
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by tanay View Post
                            KTM is going to show a new bike at EICMA:
                            KTM Blog - KTM.com
                            Holy Crap!! The sound of the engine was bone chilling! This has got to be a the best yet.

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                            • #15
                              dude try to look beyond pulsar. ktm is offering much more and is not new to the biking world .go to the review or ask the riders how they feel about the sound
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