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KTM 450 Adventure

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Not available from the factory, but a potent exploration weapon nonetheless 

KTM 450 Adventure

KTM Zweiradcenter Bernhardt in Germany has performed an impressive conversion the to KTM 450 EXC, a factory dual-sport motorcycle with a considerably bias towards short-distance technical dirt travel.  The interesting result of Zweiradcenter's modifications is a motorcycle better suited to long distance, remote exploration, with expeditions into the Sahara, the Road of Bones and even the Trans-America Trail all coming to mind. The concept of this platform has considerable appeal, combining the athletic performance of the 450 with additional range and greater rider comfort. The brakes are bigger, a rally computer has been fitted, along with 37L of fuel.  The complete modification list is impressive, but additional oil capacity or improvements to the service intervals seems to be absent from the line-up.  I could easily see strapping a Giant Loop bag to the back and ripping up the Skeleton Coast. Zweiradcenter Website

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KTM Accidentally Leaks 2013 1190 Adventure

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It seems the best way for a company to give a "first look" at a new product these days is to "accidentally" leak an image of it onto the internet—from there they really don't need to do anything else. Either way, earlier today KTM accidentally put this image up on their website, showing the re-designed 2013 1190 Adventure, something we've all been waiting some time for. With the leaked image showing 150 PS (roughly 148 hp) the new-model appears to be going head-to-head with the Ducati Multistrada with comparable power.

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La Aduana: Adventure Ready 2004 KTM 625

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If a BMW GS is a little bit too tame for your style, and a KLR a little bit too practical - maybe you should be looking at a KTM. Especially this 2004 KTM 625 SXC LC4 that is literally adventure ready as it sits. Fly into LAX, and you could be on your adventure the same day. It's totally outfitted with a variety of spares and extras, including a fantastic Renazco seat, and an 3 additional fuel tanks so you can seriously fine tune the bike for whatever adventure you decide to take it on, whether it's flying through some twisties, or on a long-haul in the middle of the desert we're sure this KTM will get you there, and keep you entertained the entire way there. 

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Black Dog Cycle Works announces new foot pegs

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Leading Dual Sport Parts Manufacturer Black Dog Cycle Works announces New Adventure Foot Pegs for KTM Adventure and Dirt Motorcycles



Introducing Black Dog Cycle Works Adventure Foot Pegs for KTM bikes

Sandpoint, ID. (January 2, 2012) – Today Black Dog Cycle Works (BDCW) Partner, Kurt Forgét, announced their new line of an all aircraft alloy foot pegs for KTM Adventure and dirt motorcycles. Forgét stated, “From our experience, we recognized that having an enlarged foot peg provides the rider with greater control of the bike. It’s like adding power steering to the motorcycle. The Adventure Foot Pegs are designed to provide the rider with greater foot comfort, bike control and made from an aircraft alloy to be ruggedly durable. And we didn’t stop there, we even designed in a built in bottle opener to the bottom of each foot peg, so the rider can carry one less item and always have easy access to refreshments at the end of the day”.

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