Scott Flick watched a fire engulf his Pheonix, Oregon, community (in the U.S), but the motorcyclist wasn’t about to let it take everything.
His home and neighbor’s home were completely burned. He watched as the flames engulfed D and S Harley, but when the fire spread to the nearby Oregon Motorcycle Adventures KTM dealership he couldn’t take it anymore and decided to do something to save those motorcycles.
Flick was able to break the door open to the dealership. Once it was open, he saved nine motorcycles from the flames before the building burned to the ground.
Flick is a reasonably well-known motorcyclist in the community.
“When they told me that a guy broke into the store and saved the motorcycles I had a really good idea of who it was,” OMA-KTM owner Jeff Moffett said.
It’s a true shame to see a community ravaged by fire like this but Flick is trying to stay positive despite the destruction it caused.
“You gotta focus on the little good there is because that’s all there is,” said Flick. You can read more about Flick and his efforts to save the KTM motorcycles by clicking here.
The partnership between KTM and CFMoto has now created a large-displacement touring motorcycle. The bike is called the 1250TR-G. It was recently revealed at the CIMA show in China.
The 1250TR-G features KTM’s LC-8 1,279cc twin engine at the heart of the touring motorcycle, and it will put out 140 hp and 89 lb-ft of torque.
The bike doesn’t just have good power and torque from a KTM-sourced engine. According to Bennetts, it also managed to leverage its relationship with KTM to get WP Suspension components and Brembo brakes. There are even a JBL built-in stereo system and a 12.3-inch TFT dash.
The new bike looks like it could rival motorcycles like the Honda Goldwing in terms of equipment and technology and features. It will be interesting to see how CFMoto’s new bike stacks up against the competition.
The company hasn’t released pricing yet on the motorcycle and the bike is currently only scheduled for sale in the Chinese market, though I could see this being a winner for CFMoto on a global scale. If you could get a bike that provides KTM levels of technology and performance at a much lower price point, I could see riders around the globe happy to make the purchase.
The current collection of KTM POWERWEAR has been upgraded and redeveloped to bring high quality and aesthetics to riders eager to complement their offroad, adventure or street motorcycles. So where better to choose the ideal gift for your Dad this Father’s Day than from the range of KTM PowerWear available at your local authorised KTM dealership.
KTM Father’s Day Specials Gift Guide
Throw in an extraordinary -25% discount across all products featured in the KTM Father’s Day Specials Gift Guide and you have an abundance of choice when it comes to selecting Dad’s gift.
KTM Father’s Day Specials Gift Guide
The specials gift guide boasts a wide offering: from well-designed riding garments to suit your Dad’s discipline whether it be moto, enduro, adventure or street, to technical layers and accessories such as helmets and gloves. Through KTM’s long and fruitful alliance with Italian innovators Alpinestars, at least four different types of street boots also make the roster.
KTM Father’s Day Specials Gift Guide
A full range of eye-catching casual apparel will help complete your Dad’s orange style. Combine that with lifestyle accessories that will have the whole house fighting for ownership, from travel bags made exclusively for KTM by OGIO to racetrack chairs and pit umbrellas.
KTM Father’s Day Specials Gift Guide
To limit the amount of jealousy that may incur from these outstanding deals for Dad, there are a few specials thrown in for the whole family – with a selection of Ladies and Kids casual clothes available at -25% off.
KTM Father’s Day Specials Gift Guide
KTM have looked to match the new generation of KTM PowerWear with the competency and thrill of the KTM bikes that the products are designed for. This means efficient performance fabrics (lightweight, resilient, durable) and distinctive styling and graphics to help each and every item stand out from the crowd through the streets, tracks and trails.
KTM Father’s Day Specials Gift Guide
The KTM Father’s Day Specials Gift Guide can be viewed online here , with all items featured in the catalogue -25% off until September 5th at your local authorised KTM Australia dealership.
Motorcycle Test by Adam Child ‘Chad’; Photography by Joe Dick
$17,495 is the price of admission for the KTM 890 Duke R
Some bikes are outstanding on tight back-roads – in their element between 50 km/h and 160 km/h, dancing from apex to apex, and far away from the boredom of the highway. Over the years I’ve been lucky enough to have ridden some of the best, going back to Aprilia’s two-stroke RS250, Yamaha’s early FZR600 and more recently MV’s F3 675 FC. And now, despite a lack of racy bodywork, the KTM 890 Duke R makes it onto this dream list.
This parallel-twin is a most singular and focused machine even by KTM standards. Clearly, no one at the original design meeting raised their hand to ask about pillion comfort, tank range, or about adding luggage or touring ability. The brief was simple: design a bike to be great through the twisties – and that’s what KTM have done.
Lithe Kiska designed profile with 834 mm seat height
As you’d expect, KTM have not scrimped on the suspension components. Quality WP APEX forks are easy to access and adjust and the WP on the rear is fully adjustable, including high and low-speed compression damping. The ride height has been increased by 15 mm compared to the Duke 790, which the new 890 is based on, giving greater ground clearance and, in theory, sharper handing with a steeper swing-arm angle to reduce rear squat.
Weight has been significantly reduced – just removing the pillion seat and pegs throws 3.3 kg in the bin (the pegs and seat come in a box with the bike should you want to ruin the handing with a pillion). The result is one of the best handling production bikes currently available.
121 horsepower, 99 Nm of torque and 166kg is a fun recipe
Combine a lightweight chassis (166 kg dry), that quality suspension, Brembo radial Stylema brakes normally only associated with ‘top-end’ superbikes, Michelin Power Cup 2 track rubber, then add development rider and former MotoGP star Jerry McWilliams into the mixture, and it’s the perfect storm for an apex eating, lean-happy bike.
On the road you immediately feel this. The set-up is sporty and light yet the 890 is not jarring over bumps and imperfections. Suspension travel is the same as the 790, so this isn’t a solid race bike for the road, instead it has a split personality and is actually quite plush… almost comfortable.
Fully adjustable WP Apex suspension has 140 mm travel up front and 150 m at rear
Yet, when you ride a bumpy section of road at speed, it’s unflappable, unfazed and remains planted. Often a road bike that works on bumpy roads can turn into a wallowing blancmange on a racetrack and, conversely, a firmly sprung track bike with limited travel can become a frightening, tank-slapping mess on really bumpy lanes – but the KTM does it all. From perfectly smooth roads to unnamed motocross-inspired back roads, the KTM is unfazed. Hugely impressive.
KTM could possibly have saved some money on the brakes because the Brembo radial stoppers are incredibly strong, and the faintest of one-finger pressure on the span adjustable lever is enough to bring a halt to proceedings (disc size is up from 300 to 320mm compared to the 790). Pull with any force and the 890 Duke R stops quicker than a cocky flying into your window.
Brembo Stylema four piston, radially mounted calipers, brake disc Ø 320 mm
This is due to a combination of factors: its high quality brakes, excellent forks and incredibly light weight. For extra fun you’ve also got the option to switch into Supermoto mode, which retains ABS at the front but allows the rear to lock up for slides.
Mid-corner the Duke is as festive as an alcoholic in happy hour. The impeccable front end feeling and grip as well as feedback from the great rubber encourage you to lean that little bit more, release the brake earlier and carry the corner speed. Again, the suspension copes with everything you can throw it despite being laid on its side. The handing limitation is your bravery, not the bike, whatever the road.
KTM 890 Duke R
On the exits pick up the throttle early and drive towards another bend. It’s so much fun. It will change direction without effort, the wide bars and almost supermoto stance allow you to attack unfamiliar roads without breaking into a sweat. All my journeys on the KTM took longer than expected as I always took a B-road long cut, then sometimes did a U-turn and had another go.
The 890 Duke R could arguably be a little racy and quick-steering for some, especially new riders. It’s not as soft and user-friendly as, say, a standard Yamaha MT-09, but it would run absolute rings around a stock MT-09. In this class of middleweight nakeds, the KTM is top dog in the handling stakes.
Powering the fun (and endless, immature giggles) is that usable, versatile and smooth 890cc parallel twin. The engine started life in the 790, but was bored and stoked, which now means power is up 16 hp to 119 hp, and torque is up about ten per cent.
890 cc four-stroke, DOHC parallel twin
119 hp may not sound much, but it’s around the same as a 600 supersport machine and, because I’m old, similar to a Suzuki TL1000S, which at the time was an ‘animal’ (and heavier than the KTM). The engine feels very V-twin like. It’s not as vibey as parallel-twins usually are, and there is a charismatic bark to the exhaust.
The fuelling is generally excellent, perhaps a little too snatchy in the optional Track mode, which we had fitted to our test bike. Our test bike was also blessed with the optional Quickshifter+ (an up and down quickshifter, $415.95), which syncs and matches the revs perfectly, feeding through effortlessly smooth, clutchless gear changes.
KTM 890 Duke R
There is more than enough usable torque from low down and through the mid-range, and you certainly don’t need to play with the gearbox in search of power. That said, I couldn’t help myself as the clutchless shifts are so sweet and that exhaust such an Austrian chorus.
The 890 Duke R is deceptively quick on the road, and accelerates rapidly without any hesitation, the rider aids doing there upmost to prevent the light front end from lifting. Yet despite having fun, dancing on the gear lever and enjoying the torque, it’s not intimidating.
When you look down at the speedo you’re not doubling the speed limit and facing jail if you get caught. Unlike larger, more aggressive supernakeds which are ripping your arms out their sockets when the fun kicks in, it’s fun below 160 km/h.
Generous 206 mm of ground clearance is more than some ‘adventure’ bikes yet seat height still reasonable 834 mm
There are a plethora of rider aids keeping both wheels on the road, plus an optional ‘Tech Pack’ for $895.95. The Tech Pack includes a software upgrade which adds a nine-stage spin adjuster for adjustment, ‘Track’ riding mode, the ability to disable the anti-wheelie, launch control, the Quickshifter+ and MSR, a Motor Slip Regulation that prevents rear wheel lock-up on downshifts. Essentially the Tech Pack gives you greater control and finer adjustments over the throttle, slip control, and anti-wheelie, and also, obviously adds the auto-blip down quick-shifter capability.
In standard trim you get cornering ABS and lean sensitive traction control (MTC) that is more advanced than previously. In stock form you are down to a choice of three rider modes: Rain, Street and Sport. I’m in two minds; do you really need the ‘Track Pack’ with advanced riders aids and the ability to be more precise with the rider aids? Probably not.
Adam looks longingly at the 890 Duke R
The KTM’s excellent chassis and natural mechanical grip means any rider aids are questionable in perfect conditions. In the wet I’m sure the sporty Michelin tyres are possibly not the best, but you can simply flick into rain mode provided by the standard package. It all depends on how and where you ride. The Quickshifter+ would be on the shopping list, but if you don’t intend to ride on track or pull wheelies, you don’t need to turn off the anti-wheelie nor refine the slip control. Intriguingly, cruise control is also listed in the accessories for $260.95 although you will also need the switchblock to match which sets you back a further $150.95, showing there is a practical side to the KTM after all.
Ok, it may not be as rounded as the Triumph Street Triple perhaps, but it’s ability to cut it on track or on bumpy back roads translates around town. Again the fuelling is excellent, the gearbox is smooth, and if you want to show off at the traffic lights, you can flick into Supermoto braking. The KTM tears up city traffic like an angry dog with a newspaper, the mirrors are not bad, the ergonomics friendly enough, levers span adjustable, and the clocks are clear.
KTM 890 Duke R
In comparison to the 790, you sit higher up with a seat height of 835 mm and more forward, the lower bars are slightly further away. The pegs are also set back slightly but it’s still comfortable and not too racy. For reference, I’m only 170cm (5ft 7in) and ‘fit’ the KTM; taller and larger riders over six-feet may want a test ride before purchasing.
It’s a shame the 890 doesn’t have the full-colour TFT clocks. In today’s world they’re a little dull, and I’ve never been a fan of the ‘four-block’ KTM switchgear. The more time you spend with the KTM, the more you get accustomed to the switchgear, but it’s not intuitive, still not on par with the competition. On several occasions after stopping, I’d forgotten to deactivate the TC or forgotten which mode I was in. I know from past KTM experience that once you’ve had a few days in the saddle it becomes second nature, but it should be easy straight out of the showroom.
KTM 890 Duke R
I love the look of the KTM 890 Duke R. It’s bold, racy and most definitely a KTM. When you turn up to a bike meeting on a Japanese bike, it can sometimes get lost in the crowd, but not the KTM.
It’s very bold, I can see it appealing to a young ‘Ready to Race’ audience, but does the average naked middle-weight bike owner want something so dramatic. Also, due to its lightness, and like many European bikes, it doesn’t feel quite as solid and robust as a big Japanese bike, even though the components used are the very best.
Instrumentation is legible enough but not the full-colour TFT found on some KTM models
890 Duke R Verdict & Track Impression
Like almost every KTM I’ve ridden in recent years, I’ve come with away with a few niggles, but they are completely overshadowed by the fun factor, handling and how the bike makes you feel. The handing is class leading; on the road a well ridden KTM could give just about any sportsbike a run for its money. It’s like a modern day Aprilia RS250, it’s that good. Yes, it may not be for everyone, but in terms of fun road bikes, it scores 10 out of 10. Any bike that can turn a crap day into one of the best with a twist of the throttle is a winner for me.
What works on the road is amplified on the track, what a brilliant, well balanced controllable track bike. The KTM 890 proves you don’t need 150-200 hp to have fun, I loved every lap. The steering is accurate, pinpoint, you’ll never miss an apex again. There’s a huge amount of ground clearance and feedback mid-corner.
KTM 890 Duke R
On the exit the power is usable, you don’t have to wait to get on the power or rely on the electronics, just drive forward to the next corner. On the brakes it’s superb, you can brake so deep and just allow the forks/tyre to find grip. Yes, on long straights you’ll get smoked by 1000cc Superbikes, but when they are all tired and going home before the last session you’ll still be riding and having fun.
I didn’t want to come back into the pits, it’s not hard work, the 890 Duke R is one of the easiest bikes I’ve ever ridden on track and the lap times weren’t bad. I can’t praise this bike enough – well done KTM.
Only a limited number of KTM 890 Duke Rs initially landed in Australia and the next shipment is landing on our shores about now with dealers already taking pre-orders. If you’re keen to get your hands on one, you might need to talk to your local KTM dealer a little sooner rather than later. The price of admission is $17,495 + ORC.
CrMo-steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated
Subframe
Aluminium, powder coated
Handlebar
Aluminium, tapered, Ø 28/22 mm
Front Suspension
WP APEX, Ø 43 mm
Rear Suspension
WP APEX shock absorber
Suspension Travel Front / Rear
140 / 150mm
Front Brake
2 × Brembo Stylema four piston, radially mounted calipers, brake disc Ø 320 mm
Rear Brake
Brembo single piston floating caliper, brake disc Ø 240 mm
Abs
Bosch 9.1 MP (incl. Cornering-ABS and super moto mode)
Wheels Front / Rear
Cast aluminium wheels 3.50 × 17″; 5.50 × 17″
Tyres Front / Rear
120/70 ZR 17, 180/55 ZR 17
Chain
X-Ring 520
Silencer
Stainless steel primary and secondary silencer
Steering Head Angle
65.7°
Trail
99.7 mm
Wheel Base
1,482 mm ± 15 mm
Ground Clearance
206 mm
Seat Height
834 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Approx. 14 liters / 3.5 liters reserve
Dry Weight
Approx. 166 kg
Available
May 2020
RRP
$17,495 +ORC
KTM 890 Duke RBrembo single-piston caliper and 240 mm rotor at the end of that long swingarmSeat height is a quite low 834 mm43 mm WP Apex forks work well and are adjustableAvailable now
Brad Binder made history on Sunday at the Czech GP when he claimed his first MotoGP victory, which was also Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s maiden race win in the premier class. Also the first for WP suspension and the first for a steel framed bike in a decade or more.
Brad Binder
Not only that, the 25-year-old from Krugersdorp became the first South African winner in only his third race following his promotion from the Moto2 ranks where he finished runner-up to fellow MotoGP rookie Álex Márquez in 2019.
How significant is it to be the first South African to win in MotoGP?
“It’s unbelievable. It’s insane to think I’m the first South African to win a MotoGP race. The South Africans back at home are just insane – huge motorsport fans and sport fans in general. Since I’ve started racing I’ve seen how I feel like I have the whole country behind me. To get the first victory was absolutely amazing – not only for me. I hope it creates something in South Africa for our sport.”
Brad Binder
We have seen the world react to the news of your win, even as far as the USA. What does it mean to be celebrated globally?
“Honestly, I don’t know how to explain it. It’s the most insane thing for me. I’ve always thought I would let my results speak for themselves and it seems so many people took so much joy out of me getting a good result. I think the thing that drove it all was that it was so unexpected and I think everyone enjoyed that fact about it.”
Have you seen home reactions about your win? Would you ever expect such a big support?
“It’s crazy. My phone has been on flight mode for basically 24 hours now because it was insane. It was getting ridiculous. I think every person I have ever met has sent me a message or tried call me – it was awesome!”
Your parents have supported you during your entire career. How was your conversation after the race?
“It was pretty cool. I phoned my Mum and Dad a couple of times, but they were always on the phone when I called so didn’t answer. I could tell how happy they were and it was a huge sacrifice for us as a family. For me, I was a teenage kid just going racing and living my dream to be in the MotoGP paddock but, for them, it was a massive sacrifice behind the scenes. We had some tough times. It was difficult at the beginning and a day like Sunday makes everything fall into place and it all worth it.”
Brad Binder
This is a significant moment for KTM too – what’s the goal for the team in 2020 and beyond? Can you be one of the title challengers?
“I’m super proud to be part of the KTM family. To look at where we started, we have won in every class. To come and do it in MotoGP was incredible, literally a dream come true. I think it just shows that with hard work and dedication everything is possible. The guys put in maximum effort in absolutely everything they do. They are the most insane bunch of people I have ever met. When you have this amount of dedication, it is impossible you don’t get it right. I am super proud of KTM.”
You won in Spielberg last year in Moto2, can you continue your winning run this coming weekend?
“I have always done well at Spielberg. I have never been there on the MotoGP bike, though. Every time I arrive at a new track on a MotoGP bike, everything changes. Your whole line choice is so different like your braking markers and we are going to be carrying an extra 100k power extra now.”
You started motorsports on four-wheel racing karts in South Africa before swapping over to motorcycle racing. What gave you the two-wheel bug?
“As soon as I was old enough to race road bikes, I made the change over. At the beginning I did both, but I really just loved two wheels more than four and I think that is where everything started.”
South African 25-year-old Brad Binder became a MotoGP winner and gave KTM their first victory
Now that you are becoming a local hero, do you expect more kids to be inspired by your path? Any advice for them?
“It is difficult to give advice really. There are so many fast kids in South Africa at the moment. Every time I go home, we always do these training days and I really enjoy hanging out with the young talent. The advice would be work hard, but enjoy it at the same time. If there is no fun involved and bike racing becomes a job, then it is over for you. Take it one day at a time. You have to try and improve and get better and better. If you keep working, you will get there eventually.”
How key was the Red Bull Rookies Cup in your development and your success today?
“That is where my whole career really got started. Before then, I had only really raced in South Africa. As soon as I got into the Red Bull Rookies Cup, that was my big opportunity. It was definitely three years where I learnt a lot. It was incredible and I loved every minute, and especially for us coming from South Africa, there would have been no other way. If I didn’t have that, I think I would still be racing at home.”
The first win for KTM in the premier class, the first for South Africa and the first for a rookie since 2013, Brad Binder’s scintillating Czech GP ride to victory puts him – and KTM – in the history books
A new and exciting chapter was written into the annals of MotoGP history overnight at Brno
Sometimes things come together so perfectly, they can appear easy to the casual observer – like a five second gap at the front in only your third MotoGP race. That reads like an easy ride for Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) as he made history in the Monster Energy Grand Prix České republiky, and he certainly dominated a field of experience to make it look so. But the blood, sweat and tears that go into winning, and making history, are often not caught on camera. That doesn’t mean they aren’t there.
The elation in the KTM pits was clear
For Binder, the path to MotoGP victory and the first South African win in the premier class is one that starts in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup, ascending via the 2016 Moto3 crown with Red Bull KTM Ajo and a trophy cabinet full of lightweight and intermediate class silverware. For KTM, the journey began full time competition in 2017 as the Austrian factory took on the premier class armed with a mission, a philosophy, and an incredible record of sporting achievement. In their fourth season, a vital first part of that mission is accomplished, their philosophy remains unwavering and victory is a reality.
This is the first premier class win by a motorcycle not manufactured in either Japan or Italy since Yugoslavia in 1973 when Kim Newcombe won on a Konig. If that fact sparks your interest then check out this story we did on a recreation of that Konig machine here (Link).
South African 25-year-old Brad Binder becomes a MotoGP winner and gives KTM their first victory
Behind the rookie and factory taking victory for the first time in Brno, there were two more firsts after the awesome race day shake up at the Czech adrenaline factory too. Franco Morbidelli (Petronas Yamaha SRT) took second and his first podium in the premier class, with Johann Zarco back on the box in third to give Esponsorama Racing their first MotoGP podium… via a spectacularly precise, pitch perfect and full gas Long Lap Penalty.
2020 Brno MotoGP podium 1 Brad Binder – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing – KTM – 41:38.764 2 Franco Morbidelli – Petronas Yamaha SRT – Yamaha – +5.266 3 Johann Zarco – Esponsorama Racing – Ducati – +6.470
While Brno was a tale of triumph for KTM it was somewhat a tragedy for Repsol Honda. Stefan Bradl and Alex Marquez qualified in the final two spots on the grid before finishing 18th and 15th in the race. No Honda rider has finished on the podium so far in 2020. That marks the first time since Honda returned full time to the premier-class in 1982 that there has been no Honda on the podium at any of the three opening races of the year.
We also believe that Binder’s victory is the first bike to win a MotoGP race using suspension other than Ohlins since HRC won with Showa in 2009. And also the first win for a steel framed bike since, I think, since Casey Stoner in 2010 when Ducati took the Desmosedici back to steel for a brief period. Let us know in the comments at the bottom of the page if you think we are wrong on either score.
Four different manufacturers filling the top four places in the results and all six manufacturers in the top ten.
Race Report
Morbidelli was the man fastest out the blocks as the lights went out, picking team-mate Fabio Quartararo’s pocket round Turn 1 and bolting into the distance almost immediately as Zarco lost out from pole. Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia Racing Team Gresini) also managed to get past the number 5 as he launched from fourth into the top three, before he even struck for second and dispatched Quartararo. The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing duo of Pol Espargaro and Binder made great starts to slot into fourth and fifth too, leaving Zarco initially down in P6.
Morbidelli was the man fastest out the blocks as the lights went out
Binder was then a man on a mission. The South African cut past team-mate Espargaro and then Aleix Espargaro, soon stuck to the rear wheel of Quartararo as Zarco followed suit to strike back against former team-mate Pol Espargaro… but that would soon to serve up some drama. Before that though, the number 44 made it through on Lap 6 and immediately set sights on his teammate and Quartararo as the battle for second became a double factory KTM vs Quartararo fight.
Quartararo, Binder- Zarco, Pol Espargaro
On Lap 9, Binder was through on El Diablo, striking at Turn 3 – a little wide but more than making it stick – and Pol Espargaro was next through. He then also headed wide at Turn 13 and lost the place, but drama was about to unfold at Turn 1 next time around: the KTM of Espargaro was a little wide and the Ducati of Zarco kept it pinned on the inside, leaving both heading for the same piece of tarmac.
Pol Espargaro and Johann Zarco
As the KTM swept back to get the run up through Turn 2, the two made contact and Espargaro was skittled off – earning Zarco a Long Lap Penalty for the incident.
The Zarco and Pol Espargaro incident was not without controversy, many believing the Frenchman’s penalty was not deserved
Despite the heartbreak for one orange bike, there was plenty still to celebrate a little ahead on track. Honing in on Morbidelli and the race lead, Binder wasn’t showing any signs of slowing up, reeling in the Yamaha at speed and soon within striking distance. With nine laps left in Brno, the rookie sensation struck and Binder was in the lead of a MotoGP race for the first time. Could he now stay steadfast under pressure? It appeared he more than could, with the KTM immediately starting to bolt into clear air at the front.
Binder hunted down Morbidelli then pounced
On the same lap, Zarco took his Long Lap Penalty and despite preconceptions, that was a show in itself and one of the most spectacular moments of the race. Inch perfect, rear tyre smoking and absolutely pinned on the right side of the line, the number 5 saw his gap back to Quartararo in fourth evaporate but screamed out of the Long Lap area just ahead of his compatriot, holding third and keeping that first podium with Ducati still very much in sight.
Meanwhile Binder raced on, Morbidelli held firm, and the battle at the front became one of nerves. The fight just behind the top two was starting to heat up though, and with Zarco staying ahead of Quartararo it seemed like solid damage limitation for the Championship leader if he held fourth. The double Jerez winner was struggling, however. Alex Rins (Team Suzuki Ecstar), Valentino Rossi (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) and Miguel Oliveira (Red Bull KTM Tech3) were all starting to hunt him down, with the Suzuki striking first with five laps to go. Nine-time World Champion Rossi soon followed suit on the same lap, and Quartararo quickly found himself lingering down in sixth. With four laps to go, the number 20 also fell victim to Oliveira’s charge and the focus shifted back to Zarco… who now had Alex Rins for very close company.
Aleix Espargaro, Alex Rins and Valentino Rossi
Binder – barring a mistake – was a few kilometres from making some very big dreams a very big reality, and Morbidelli looked secure to hit his own milestone too. But Rins was hot on the heels of the Ducati in third and the gap was just 0.6 between the GP19 and GSX-RR with a couple of laps to go; soon down to nothing as Zarco stared down a momentous final lap.
First to complete that would be Binder, however. The South African made the graft and grind look easy, over four seconds clear after more than four years of tireless work from the Austrian factory to see the RC-16 come home first and Binder etch his name into premier class and KTM folklore. Childhood dreams realised across the board, Morbidelli continued the trend as he brought his Yamaha home second to secure a fantastic maiden MotoGP podium, and he moves into P3 in the overall standings.
In the duel for third, Rins was looking menacing on the final lap but Zarco was holding firm, keeping the the Suzuki man at bay. The Frenchman closed the door and did so brilliantly to secure his first MotoGP podium since the 2018 Malaysian GP, making it a huge day for the Avintia team too, who achieve their first MotoGP podium to add to pole position gained on Saturday.
Zarco secured his first MotoGP podium since the 2018 Malaysian GP and celebrated with Binder
Fourth place for Rins remains remarkable, however, with the number 42 taking some valuable points after suffering a dislocation-fracture to the shoulder at the Spanish GP. Close to the Suzuki man was Rossi, who climbed to P5 from a P10 starting place in another great ride for ‘The Doctor’. Oliveira finished P6 to cement his best premier class finish, having started 13th, but Quartararo won’t be too pleased to have finished 11 seconds from the win in P7. Nevertheless, those are valuable points in the title race as key rivals remained behind the Frenchman on race day.
Takaaki Nakagami (LCR Honda Idemitsu) finished one second adrift of Quartararo, in P8, and two seconds up the road from Jack Miller (Pramac Racing) after the Australian recovered from a tough start to pip Aleix Espargaro to P9 on the last lap. Miller ended the day just over a second up the road from Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati Team), but the pair did salvage P9 and P11 from P14 and P18 starting positions.
Aleix Espargaro’s P10 was his first finish of 2020, important for the Spaniard and team, and Danilo Petrucci (Ducati Team) finished 12th but on the way into a historically good track for Ducati…
LCR Honda Castrol’s Cal Crutchlow finished 13th as he continues to battle a left scaphoid injury, and nine tenths behind him, Maverick Viñales (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) takes just two points home in P14, losing valuable ground in the Championship and now 17 adrift of Quartararo. Alex Marquez (Repsol Honda Team) took 15th to continue his record of scoring at least a point in his first three MotoGP races.
In other key stories, Iker Lecuona (Red Bull KTM Tech3) lost the front and collected Joan Mir (Team Suzuki Ecstar) in the early stages as the duo crashed out of contention.
That’s it from Brno and a truly history-making race. For Binder, for KTM, for South Africa, and for MotoGP. The last time a rookie won a race, it was Marc Marquez (Repsol Honda Team). Before that, it was Jorge Lorenzo, and before that, Dani Pedrosa – legends both. Pedrosa is also a man who shares some of the pay off after KTM’s stunning first win, now in the role of test rider with the factory. What can Binder go on to achieve now? It couldn’t really have been written better, as the tidal wave of glory now carries the paddock south to Styria and the stunning Red Bull Ring, home race for the newest winners on the block.
Brad Binder – P1
“It hasn’t sunk it yet. Today was the most incredible day of my lief so far, it’s a day I’ve dreamed of since I was a child, and for it to come true in my third Grand Prix is scary. I honestly can’t believe it. From the day starting in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup it’s been a consistent grind trying to get here. You know I came through all the classes with Red Bull KTM, and here we are on top. We’ve finally won in MotoGP.”
Brad Binder
Mike Leitner – Red Bull KTM Race Manager
“It was amazing today. All weekend we felt quite competitive on this track with good lap-times among the riders and we expected something from the race. Brad had the race pace and Pol was at the same point, and even though we could not be happier we could have had even more from this GP! Miguel also did great to take 6th so in general we are more than happy. We started this project in 2017 and many people have been involved. We built a complete infrastructure in KTM. People in the company had the right mentality because we had to push: we did not have the road racing history of other manufacturers we are competing against. When I look back at these three years there have been ups-and-downs but the pay-off has been unbelievable today. We’ve saw in Jerez – and again here – that we are much closer to the front. On this long, technical track at Brno, and with our different technical philosophy with a steel chassis and WP Suspension, we got the job done and it’s a great payback to every person who has been connected to the project. I’m very happy to give back something to the KTM board for the great investment they made, their 100% belief and our main sponsor who also had full belief in us. Now, we will go to our home Grand Prix now and will work hard from FP1.”
Mike Leitner – Red Bull KTM Race Manager
Pit Beirer – KTM Motorsports Director
“For KTM this is an unbelievable day. It’s historic for our company and for the whole team but of course for Brad Binder; who has believed in us and our project for many years. Today is payback for so much hard work. We knew we had a better bike for this year and this did not happen by accident: it came from everything we learned during the last years. With Dani Pedrosa, Mika Kallio and the test team we worked and developed for over a full year to have this bike now. At the end of the day you need a fantastic rider to put the bike on the top step and Brad did it today, and in the same style as he won in Moto3 and Moto2 races for us. It´s an incredible feeling and we will now build on this result. On the other hand, I want to thank Pol Espargaro because also he – together with his crew – brought every piece of the puzzle together to bring this project to the top. Today is the result of a fantastic team effort: at home in Munderfing and Mattighofen, through the test team and a great crew on track.”
Pit Beirer – KTM Motorsports Director
MotoGP Race Results
Pos
Rider
Bike
Time/Gap
1
Brad BINDER
KTM
41m38.764
2
Franco MORBIDELLI
Yamaha
+5.266
3
Johann ZARCO
Ducati
+6.470
4
Alex RINS
Suzuki
+6.609
5
Valentino ROSSI
Yamaha
+7.517
6
Miguel OLIVEIRA
KTM
+7.969
7
Fabio QUARTARARO
Yamaha
+11.827
8
Takaaki NAKAGAMI
Honda
+12.862
9
Jack MILLER
Ducati
+15.013
10
Aleix ESPARGARO
Aprilia
+15.087
11
Andrea DOVIZIOSO
Ducati
+16.455
12
Danilo PETRUCCI
Ducati
+18.506
13
Cal CRUTCHLOW
Honda
+18.736
14
Maverick VIÑALES
Yamaha
+19.72
15
Alex MARQUEZ
Honda
+24.597
16
Tito RABAT
Ducati
+29.004
17
Bradley SMITH
Aprilia
+32.29
18
Stefan BRADL
Honda
+55.977
Not Classified
DNF
Pol ESPARGARO
KTM
12 Laps
DNF
Joan MIR
Suzuki
18 Laps
DNF
Iker LECUONA
KTM
18 Laps
MotoGP World Championship Standings
Pos
Rider
Bike
Points
1
Fabio QUARTARARO
Yamaha
59
2
Maverick VIÑALES
Yamaha
42
3
Franco MORBIDELLI
Yamaha
31
4
Andrea DOVIZIOSO
Ducati
31
5
Brad BINDER
KTM
28
6
Johann ZARCO
Ducati
28
7
Valentino ROSSI
Yamaha
27
8
Takaaki NAKAGAMI
Honda
27
9
Jack MILLER
Ducati
20
10
Alex RINS
Suzuki
19
11
Pol ESPARGARO
KTM
19
12
Miguel OLIVEIRA
KTM
18
13
Alex MARQUEZ
Honda
13
14
Joan MIR
Suzuki
11
15
Danilo PETRUCCI
Ducati
11
16
Francesco BAGNAIA
Ducati
9
17
Tito RABAT
Ducati
7
18
Aleix ESPARGARO
Aprilia
6
19
Cal CRUTCHLOW
Honda
6
20
Bradley SMITH
Aprilia
5
Moto2
Italtrans Racing Team’s Enea Bastianini produced perfection again in order to claim his second lights-to-flag victory in as many races at the Monster Energy Czech Republic Grand Prix, but the Italian was under pressure throughout the race from EG 0,0 Marc VDS’ Sam Lowes. The Briton eventually had to settle for second, but it was his first trip to a Grand Prix podium since Aragon 2016. Third on the podium was a career first Grand Prix rostrum for Tennor American Racing’s Joe Roberts as the American converted pole into some serious points and an impressive milestone.
Roberts was forced into second off of the line after Bastianini, starting third, got the best launch and took a commanding holeshot. Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Jorge Martin was quickly involved in the action after he edged his way past Roberts for second too, but it was extremely short-lived as the American replied immediately with a lunge back through. Lowes then began to find his rhythm though, and in the space of a lap had sliced his way past both Martin and Roberts, setting his sights on Bastianini at the front of the race.
The Italian’s pace at the front was simply too much for the vast majority of the grid. Bastianini was 0.9 seconds clear of Lowes, whilst Lowes was now a second clear of Roberts, who himself had managed to dispose of Martin. Despite the top three breaking clear though, the fight for fourth place was beginning to hot up with Spanish Grand Prix winner Luca Marini (Sky Racing Team VR46) coming through from tenth on the grid to slice past teammate Marco Bezzecchi (Sky Racing Team VR46), Augusto Fernandez (EG 0,0 Marc VDS), Jorge Navarro (MB Conveyors Speed Up) and Martin.
With 13 laps to go, Lowes had cut the Andalucia Grand Prix winner’s lead to below half a second for the first time. Could the Brit find enough to close onto the tail of the Italtrans Racing man? As the laps ticked by the gap remained constant, but Bastianini was still very much under pressure and there was still time left. With five laps to go though ‘The Beast’ showed his teeth for the first time, finding something extra in the closing stages to stretch his lead out to three-quarters of a second…
With two to go, that then became a whole second, but Lowes then suddenly halved the 22-year-old’s lead on the final lap. Was a dramatic finish was potentially on the cards? Almost, but Bastianini just managed to keep the edge to the chequered flag as he won back-to-back for the first time, and took the Moto2 World Championship lead. Lowes officially put to bed one of the most difficult periods in his career as he jumped back onto the box for the first time in four years, and the podium was completed by Roberts, who put in a solid and impressive ride to take a career first Grand Prix podium and become the first American since John Kocinski in 1993 to stand on an intermediate class rostrum.
2020 Brno Moto2 podium 1 Enea Bastianini – Italtrans Racing Team – Kalex 39:13.926 2 Sam Lowes – EG 0,0 Marc VDS – Kalex +0.423 3 Joe Roberts – Tennor American Racing – Kalex +5.948
Marini managed to cross the line in fourth to take some good points after a tougher Saturday, just ahead of Fernandez, with Bezzecchi, Navarro and Martin next up. There was then a small gap back to Hafizh Syahrin (Openbank Aspar Team) as the Malaysian found some Moto2 form and finished inside the top ten, with his rookie teammate Aron Canet (Openbank Aspar Team) completing that top ten.
Enea Bastianini: “This race has been really important for me to confirm the result from Jerez, and this weekend Sam was really fast and his pace was incredible, and I thought, ‘ok I should stay behind him and if possible try to overtake’, but I started very well and I pushed my best to stay at the front. Then the gap was really close all race, and I thought ‘ok, this race I’m second’. But finally the last five laps I could push to take this victory. I’m really happy for the team, this result is really important, but congrats to Sam and congrats to Joe as well.”
Former points leader Tetsuta Nagashima (Red Bull KTM Ajo) was P11, with Xavi Vierge (Petronas Sprinta Racing), Remy Gardner (ONEXOX TKKR SAG Team), Nicolo Bulega (Federal Oil Gresini Moto2) and Marcel Schrötter (Liqui Moly Intact GP) completing the top 15.
Remy Gardner – P13
“The weekend started well; Friday was a good day. The feeling was immediately much better than Jerez. For sure we had to keep working but it was encouraging. It was always going to be difficult after the crash in qualifying and where we were starting from but at least we salvaged something. We had good pace, but we lost so much time at the beginning. I pushed as hard as I could, any harder and I would have crashed. We move on to Austria where we will put the new engine so fingers crossed, we can get back up the front.”
Moto2 Race Results
Pos
Rider
Bike
Time/Gap
1
Enea BASTIANINI
Kalex
39m3.926
2
Sam LOWES
Kalex
+0.423
3
Joe ROBERTS
Kalex
+5.948
4
Luca MARINI
Kalex
+8.797
5
Augusto FERNANDEZ
Kalex
+9.392
6
Marco BEZZECCHI
Kalex
+10.306
7
Jorge NAVARRO
Speed Up
+10.575
8
Jorge MARTIN
Kalex
+11.366
9
Hafizh SYAHRIN
Speed Up
+12.875
10
Aron CANET
Speed Up
+14.266
11
Tetsuta NAGASHIMA
Kalex
+15.378
12
Xavi VIERGE
Kalex
+19.031
13
Remy GARDNER
Kalex
+19.282
14
Nicolo BULEGA
Kalex
+19.598
15
Marcel SCHROTTER
Kalex
+19.638
16
Fabio DI GIANNANTONIO
Speed Up
+22.245
17
Thomas LUTHI
Kalex
+24.406
18
Bo BENDSNEYDER
NTS
+25.065
19
Marcos RAMIREZ
Kalex
+25.17
20
Edgar PONS
Kalex
+26.727
21
Dominique AEGERTER
NTS
+27.004
22
Lorenzo BALDASSARRI
Kalex
+29.986
23
Somkiat CHANTRA
Kalex
+36.034
24
Lorenzo DALLA PORTA
Kalex
+36.411
25
Andi Farid IZDIHAR
Kalex
+45.78
Not Classified
DNF
Stefano MANZI
MV Agusta
8 Laps
DNF
Jake DIXON
Kalex
9 Laps
DNF
Hector GARZO
Kalex
14 Laps
DNF
Kasma DANIEL
Kalex
16 Laps
Moto2 World Championship Standings
Pos
Rider
Bike
Points
1
Enea BASTIANINI
Kalex
73
2
Luca MARINI
Kalex
58
3
Tetsuta NAGASHIMA
Kalex
55
4
Sam LOWES
Kalex
46
5
Aron CANET
Speed Up
36
6
Jorge MARTIN
Kalex
34
7
Marco BEZZECCHI
Kalex
30
8
Joe ROBERTS
Kalex
29
9
Lorenzo BALDASSARRI
Kalex
28
10
Remy GARDNER
Kalex
25
11
Xavi VIERGE
Kalex
25
12
Jorge NAVARRO
Speed Up
19
13
Augusto FERNANDEZ
Kalex
17
14
Hafizh SYAHRIN
Speed Up
17
15
Marcel SCHROTTER
Kalex
16
16
Thomas LUTHI
Kalex
15
17
Stefano MANZI
MV Agusta
13
18
Nicolo BULEGA
Kalex
8
19
Bo BENDSNEYDER
NTS
5
20
Hector GARZO
Kalex
4
21
Fabio DI GIANNANTONIO
Speed Up
3
22
Jake DIXON
Kalex
2
23
Marcos RAMIREZ
Kalex
1
24
Simone CORSI
MV Agusta
1
Moto3
Dennis Foggia (Leopard Racing) produced a superb ride at the Monster Energy Czech Republic Grand Prix to claim his maiden Moto3 victory, the Italian leading over half the race to eventually fend off Championship leader Albert Arenas (Gaviota Aspar Team) by two tenths. Ai Ogura (Honda Team Asia) completed the podium after hustling Foggia for much of the last lap, forced to settle for third in the end but consolidating his position in the Championship as he leaves Brno second.
Launching well off the front row was Gabriel Rodrigo (Kömmerling Gresini Moto3) and it was the Argentinian who grabbed the holeshot, with polesitter Raul Fernandez (Red Bull KTM Ajo) slipping to P3. The best start of all was from Arenas, however. Starting seventh, the Spaniard had a blinder and was leading the race by at Turn 3 as he pushed from the off. Rodrigo was then out the seat through Turn 7 and the riders behind had to sit up too, giving Arenas a substantial lead as the riders completed the opening lap in Brno.
Arenas’ eight-tenth advantage was cut within a lap and a half though, with the top 15 starting to edge clear of 16th place Deniz Öncü (Red Bull KTM Tech3) in the opening exchanges. But that gap was also soon diminished though as the leading 27 riders were covered by just four seconds.
A rider who we expected – but haven’t seen as of yet in 2020 – to be at the front this year then took the baton. Foggia and Ogura had got the better of Arenas with 12 to go, and in the final 10 laps things would really heat up. Alonso Lopez (Sterilgarda Max Racing Team) highsided on the exit of Turn 3 on Lap 9, but then drama unfolded for one of the title favourites. Turn 10 had looked troublesome for Suzuki and with nine laps remaining, the Japanese star was down and out of the race, taking his first zero of the year…
By seven to go, the top 10 riders were 2.5 clear of 11th place Darryn Binder (CIP Green Power) and Foggia was still leading, by then from compatriot Tony Arbolino (Rivacold Snipers Team). Masia and McPhee were ahead of Arenas and just behind the leading five lurked Ogura, Fernandez, Niccolo Antonelli (SIC58 Squadra Corse), Jeremy Alcoba (Kömmerling Gresini Moto3) and Romano Fenati (Sterilgarda Max Racing Team), making sure it remained anyone’s game.
Heading into the final three laps, Foggia was still holding onto the lead, with Arbolino looking for a way through but unable to make anything stick. Suddenly the latter was shuffled back courtesy of a move from Arenas at Turn 1 as well, leaving Leopard Racing’s Foggia and teammate Jaume Masia 1-2… before drama then struck at Turn 11 with two to go as Masia slid out of contention. Ogura then made his move up into P2 past Arenas as the last lap began, with Foggia heading Ogura and Arenas, and Antonelli and McPhee in fourth and fifth…
Ogura swept through at Turn 3 but Foggia got the cutback into Turn 4, with Arenas then getting a good run down the hill to grab second. Ogura was back through moments later though, looking threatening behind the leader, but Foggia kept the door closed. Arenas then picked the pocket of the Japanese rider up the inside at Turn 12, ultimately costing the Honda Team Asia rider a chance to get a good run up horsepower hill and really fight it out for the win. Foggia was a good few bike lengths clear by then, and the Italian rounded the final two corners without hassle from behind to take the chequered flag in P1 for an impressive first victory. Arenas held on to keep P2 from Ogura as the top two in the Championship went toe-to-toe on the last lap, the Spaniard extending his points lead.
2020 Brno Moto3 podium 1 Dennis Foggia – Leopard Racing – Honda 39:06.370 2 Albert Arenas – Gaviota Aspar Team Moto3 – KTM +0.205 3 Ai Ogura – Honda Team Asia – Honda +0.251
Just off the podium, Antonelli took fourth and some solid points, with McPhee putting in a solid comeback to complete the top five and take a good haul of points too. Polesitter Fernandez was a couple of tenths off McPhee to finish sixth for the third race in a row, but the Spaniard beat former FIM Moto3 Junior World Championship rival Alcoba as the duo battled it out in the lead group throughout.
Behind them, Arbolino and Fenati crossed the line with nothing to choose between them, but it was the Rivacold Snipers Team rider who just took P8. Fenati still achieves his best result of the season and his first top 10 of 2020 for Husqvarna though, with Stefano Nepa (Gaviota Aspar Team) getting the better of Kaito Toba (Red Bull KTM Ajo) to head the second freight train of riders over the line in P10.
Binder, Celestino Vietti (Sky Racing Team VR46), teammate Andrea Migno and Öncü completed the points scorers.
The Championship battles took another twist in Brno, with Arenas stamping more authority on the lightweight class 2020 title race – but it’s far from over. Coming up is a double-header at the Red Bull Ring and you can bet there’s going to be drama, with the likes of Ogura and McPhee eager to claw back their disadvantage.
Dennis Foggia: “It’s beautiful because it’s my first win in the World Championship. My goal was to push in front the whole race, and with ten or 11 to go I thought, ‘ok, push!’ It was crazy and the last lap especially. I’m really happy about the race, the team, the bike is different for me and it’s a bit strange at times, but we are working on the bike for me. I’m really happy and I want to thank my team and my family!”
Note: This statement pertains to KTM involvement in AORC, as that is the only in-house racing effort currently run by KTM Australia. Thus KTM supported private teams will likely still take part in motocross competition.
KTM Statement
In response to the ongoing Government imposed restrictions on travel and border closures, the KTM Group has made the difficult decision to forego participating at a Factory level in any Australian national off-road races for the remainder of 2020.
“With daily changes related to travel restrictions, whether or not racing can resume in 2020 is beyond all of our control, with the only certainty being COVID-19 does not abide by any schedule,” states Brad Hagi, Managing Director of the KTM Group Australia and New Zealand.
“This decision has not been made lightly and we would like to thank our outstanding riders, mechanics and dedicated sponsors for their support during these challenging times and look forward to what 2021 and beyond can offer.”
The KTM Group will refocus for the remainder of the year on the dealership network and riders through state-based activities, while looking forward with optimism for the 2021 racing season.
Can you possibly imagine being gifted something as completely awesome as this new 50 cc motocross machine from KTM.
Unfortunately you would have to wait until just after Christmas though as this latest 50 is not due to go on sale in Australia until January.
2020 KTM 50 SX Factory Edition
The new top of the wozza kids two-stroke banshee of barn storming fun was overnight unveiled during opening ceremonies at the Loretta Lynn Ranch in the USA as future AMA National Champions prepare for a week-long battle at America’s largest amateur motocross event, the perfect backdrop to introduce KTM’s latest race-focused machine.
2020 KTM 50 SX Factory Edition
This machine is set to fly high over triples rather than just romp around the paddocks with state-of-the-art WP Suspension, high-end brakes and minimal weight.
2020 KTM 50 SX Factory Edition
The list of specifically selected performance features includes an FMF exhaust system, CNC machined aluminum ignition and clutch covers and high-performance Dunlop Geomax MX 53 tyres.
2020 KTM 50 SX Factory Edition
Refinements to the engine and jetting for maximum performance and wrapped in special Factory Edition graphics and a blue grippier seat, the 2020 KTM 50 SX Factory Edition is the stuff kids dreams are made of.
Despite KTM Group’s boss saying sales were up during the pandemic, the Austrian company has suffered a one-third sales slump as it offers two rare RC16 race bikes for sale.
In the first six months of 2020, sales of KTM Group motorcycles, which also includes Husqvarna and Gas Gas, were down 33% from 135,711 to 90,331.
This is despite several reports that CEO Stefan Pierer said they were not affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and had hired more people.
Meanwhile, KTM Motorsports is selling two race-prepared KTM RC16 factory MotoGP bikes from last year’s season.
This is a very rare opportunity.
The only other time we can recall MotoGP bikes being sold was in 2012 when Ducati sold Casey Stoner’s 800cc Desmosedici for about $A455,000 and Valentino Rossi’s bike for $A444,000.
They were sold because the series moved from 800cc to 1 000ccc.
The unspecified 2019 KTM race bikes will come with a Pol Espargaro’s racing leathers and helmet, other merchandise and a VIP MotoGP hospitality weekend in 2021.
KTM is asking about $A475,000 each for the bikes.
If you’ve got that sort of money after raiding your superannuation, send an email to [email protected].
KTM will compile a list of buyers and make a final decision on the lucky buyers.
There is a wide choice of rapid and pulse-raising motorcycles in the KTM portfolio but the chance to own the fastest and most technically advanced of the lot is now within reach.
KTM Motorsports are putting two race-prepped 2019 KTM RC16s up for sale as part of an ultra-exclusive MotoGP package.
The motorcycle marked an important step forward for the factory in their young Grand Prix project, now just four years in existence.
Pol Espargaro used the bike to qualify on the front row of the start grid at Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli and logged eight top ten finishes and 100 FIM World Championship points in the brightest season yet for KTM in the world’s premium road racing series.
The new owners of the milestone MotoGP KTM technology will enjoy other benefits. These include:
A full set of Pol Espargaro’s race leathers
A signed Espargaro race helmet
A VIP MotoGP Event Pack for any 2021 event. The experience includes a behind-the-scenes tour, a meet-and-greet with the MotoGP riders and a full set of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team wear
Weekend access to the Red Bull Energy Station unit with full catering and refreshment options
A 2019 KTM RC16 and all the MotoGP trimmings can be obtained for a price of 288,000 euros which equates to around $475,000 AUD at today’s exchange rates.
Serious enquiries should be directed to [email protected] whereupon KTM reserve the right to compile a buyers list and make a final decision on the destination of the two race bikes.
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