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KTM Reader Experience 2021: Nine readers test KTM
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KTM Reader Experience 2021: Nine readers test KTM

KTM Reader Experience 2021: Nine readers test KTM

KTM Reader Experience 2021: Nine readers test KTM

KTM Reader Experience 2021: Nine readers test KTM

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Nine lucky winners were invited by KTM to ride a few Dukes to the Grossglockner on a fantastic high alpine tour.

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With the hearty Austrian lunch, not only did the hunger go by, but also the time. The dark clouds cleared, making way for sky blue, fleecy clouds and vain sunshine.

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The current Duke family from KTM was ready for the extensive tour.

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The beast strikes: There is talk of the enormous torque of the 1290 Duke, reverently recognized as the beast, while at the same time the good controllability is praised. Great, the power that this engine provides at all times.

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The notorious Grossglockner High Alpine Road leads in countless curves over two passes and up to the 2571 meter high Edelweibspitze, whose all-round view of the 3000m of the surrounding mountains is breathtaking.

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But before you set off on your motorcycles and into the mountains, you need a comprehensive briefing on the many possible settings for the chassis, mapping, traction control and on-board computer. Simply turn the key and drive off, that was yesterday.

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Almost 2,000 applicants would have liked to answer the call of the mountain, nine lucky ones were allowed to be there.

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Without exception, the test subjects were positively surprised by the agility and the enormous handiness of its little brother, the 890 Duke.

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It is not that easy to lead a pack of twelve KTMs safely into the Alps, but the two experienced guides Christian and Matthias have the group under control.

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The radiant faces on the Edelweibspitze.

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Asphalted curve paradise, which leads dizzyingly from right to left folding to the Franz-Josef-Hohe.

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The mountain that calls the next morning is none other than the highest in Austria: the 3798 meter high Grobglockner.

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A short visit to the KTM pop-up exhibition there provides insights into the model history of the oranges.

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The exhibition of the Duke History is of course the starting point for the troops.

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The all-round view of the 3,000-meter peaks of the surrounding mountains is breathtaking

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Together with the MOTORRAD action team, KTM is offering inexpensive test rides for the entire range of models in Alsace over four weekends in August. There are only limited places available.

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The nine winners were warmly welcomed by Carola Kressl and Christian Brodersen.

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“Driving on the 1290 is like the proverbial ride on the cannonball”, Alex (55), development engineer, Ducati Streetfighter V4 S

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“Wish me a new RC8 and test drives with the Adventure models”, Benjamin (28), product developer, Honda CBR 900 RR

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“The Superduke’s motor offers endless pressure at all times. Just: wow! “, Michael (47), mechanic, Suzuki GSX-R 750

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“The following applies to all KTMs: sit on it, drive off, feel good. Everything fit right away ”, Christof (62), IT retiree, BMW R 1250 GS

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“The 690 SMC-R was the surprise winner for me. Motorcycling is so easy! ”, Holger (48), technician, Harley-Davidson Custom

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“The 890 Duke with its agile engine and stable chassis surprised me”, Oliver (54), installer, KTM 1290 Super Duke R.

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“The SMC with the engine of the 890 Duke would be my perfect second motorcycle”, Raphael (28), Commercial Manager, MV Agusta Brutale 1090

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“Is she the beast? Or is it me? The Superduke R arouses desires ”, Reiner (55), master electrician, BMW F 800 ST

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“All three KTMs follow the motto ‘ready to race’. Nothing is missing ”, Yannick (24), student, Ducati 916 Biposto

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KTM Reader Experience 2021: Nine readers test KTM

KTM Reader Experience 2021 with MOTORRAD
When KTM calls for the mountain

Nine lucky winners were invited by KTM to ride a few Dukes to the Grossglockner on a fantastic high alpine tour.


Daniel Lengwenus

07/14/2021

In this article:

  • Key around and go was yesterday
  • The beast strikes
  • The magic of the single cylinder
  • The mountain calls: curve
  • Driving pleasure

There they hang out, the established sports cannons who work with and for KTM have celebrated great successes. Klaus Kinigadner, Pit Beirer, Matthias Walkner and colleagues. There, from the Wall of Fame in the restaurant “garage” in Mattighofen, smile down from your autograph cards. They sit in front of it, the nine participants in the KTM Reader Experience, and were warmly welcomed by the KTM crew around Carola Kressl and Christian Brodersen. With the hearty Austrian lunch, not only does hunger go by, but time too. The dark clouds are clearing away, making way for sky blue, fleecy clouds and sunshine.

Key around and go was yesterday

But before you set off on your motorcycles and into the mountains, you need a comprehensive briefing on the many possible settings for the chassis, mapping, traction control and on-board computer. Simply turn the key and drive off, that was yesterday. It is not at all easy to lead a pack of twelve KTMs safely into the Alps, but the two experienced guides Christian and Matthias (no, not the Walkner) have the group under control. The beaming faces at the first coffee stop on the Postalm, part of the largest contiguous alpine area in Austria, speak volumes.

The beast strikes

From the enormous torque the 1290 Duke, reverently recognized as the beast, is the talk, at the same time the good controllability is praised. Great, the power that this engine provides at all times. It’s good that he does it electronically. Without exception, the test persons were positively surprised by the agility and the enormous Handiness of its little brother, the 890 Duke. Great, the engine hanging directly on the gas, which revs up spontaneously and vibration-free. Absolutely awesome how this motorcycle can be wagged through the meander even in tight curves.

KTM Reader Experience 2021: Nine readers test KTM

Naked bike


KTM 1290 Super Duke RR

Even beastier than the beast

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The magic of the single cylinder

Only the 690 SMC can do that a little better. The single cylinder drives some participants straight to the heart with its mountain bike handling. Some can well imagine putting such a fun device in the garage as a second or third motorcycle. One pays particular respect to the creamy running of the engine of the individual cylinder “State of the art” was the talk. The mountain that calls the next morning is none other than the highest in Austria: the 3798 meter high Grobglockner.

KTM Reader Experience 2021: Nine readers test KTM

Enduro


KTM 690 SMC R in the driving report

Comeback of the popular fun bike

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The mountain calls: curve

The notorious Grossglockner High Alpine Road leads in countless curves over two passes and up to the 2571 meter high Edelweibspitze, whose all-round view of the 3000m of the surrounding mountains is breathtaking. Likewise this asphalt corner paradise, which leads vertiginously from right to left to the Franz-Josef-Hohe. A short visit to the KTM pop-up exhibition there provides insights into the model history of the oranges. Outside, the view of the wonderful curves of the upcoming return trip beckons. Almost 2,000 applicants would have liked to answer the call of the mountain, nine lucky ones were allowed to be there.

Driving pleasure

Together with the MOTORRAD action team, KTM is offering inexpensive test rides for the entire range of models in Alsace over four weekends in August. There are only limited places available. If you want to be there, find out more quickly on the event pages of the motor press.

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