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KTM car
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:05 am
by morph
KTM making a car, next they will be telling us Yamaha are going to make musical instruments or Honda are making lawnmowers
http://www.speedaway.co.uk/showroom/pro ... cts_id/624
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:13 am
by Kwackerz
KTM was able to secure Audi AG as a partner for the engine, which when delivered from the company in Ingolstadt Germany, is a congenial extension for the slim concepts of the KTM X-Bow. The four cylinder engine completely made of aluminium is light, compact and includes the most modern engine technology: four valve technology, FSI direct fuel injection, high pressure injection valves, turbo charge, a smooth, adjustable intake camshaft and two balancer shafts.
With this engine, the basic version of the KTM X-Bow will achieve 220 hp. An additional version will have a performance in the area of 300 hp at its disposal. First simulations for the KTM X-Bow in any case demonstrate its superior characteristics; the acceleration to 100kph should be comfortably under four seconds.
This product will be in stock on Thursday 31 January, 2008.
Nice if you can afford one!!!
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:28 am
by Samray
By doing away with the roof, both the driver and passenger of the KTM X-Bow are exposed to the elements in a similar way to that of a motorcycle. For this reason a decision was taken concerning an accessories program that has parallels with the world of motorcycles.
Special overalls for use with the KTM X-Bow have been developed together with the northern Italian clothing experts Dainese. These garments will take over some of the comfort functions that are usually available with a vehicle with a roof – for example entertainment and communication systems. These functions are directly integrated into the clothing, which will also naturally serve as protection against cold and windy weather.
Hmm.
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 11:52 am
by Gio
Motor sports for the highway
I seriously wonder what sort of driver they're trying to appeal to. Do they think roads are suitable for racing?
I hope iut stuffs insurance premiums at some level that those who might like one can't afford.
Its also ugly and a shit colour.
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 2:58 pm
by D-Rider
Gio wrote:Motor sports for the highway
I seriously wonder what sort of driver they're trying to appeal to. Do they think roads are suitable for racing?
I'd guess that a significant part of the market they're after are those that once rode bikes but for one reason or another have given up yet are still looking for the 'biking buzz'.
Yes ... they're looking for YOU and BikerGran
...... and maybe more of us if and when we call it a day .....
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 4:43 pm
by lazarus
I found " The company's output in 1992 was 6000 motorcycles with 160 employees while in the last financial year production was 84,421 motorcycles with 1697 employees" very surprising. Where are they selling them all? There are a few around but I would have thought they were outnumbered 5 to 1 by BMW GS bikes and they dont really exist outside off road.
So are they super fashionable in the US?
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 11:29 pm
by D-Rider
lazarus wrote:I found " The company's output in 1992 was 6000 motorcycles with 160 employees while in the last financial year production was 84,421 motorcycles with 1697 employees" very surprising. Where are they selling them all?
That's more than Jaguar's current output !
They must be selling them somewhere else - can't ever remember seeing one round these parts.
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 7:19 am
by Gio
Maybe they're selling them to short sighted Mr Magoo types.
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 7:41 am
by Samray
Gio wrote:Maybe they're selling them to short sighted Mr Magoo types.
Like all those Red Bull KTM GP riders that keep seeing off the Aprilias?
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 7:49 am
by Gio
Samray wrote:Gio wrote:Maybe they're selling them to short sighted Mr Magoo types.
Like all those Red Bull KTM GP riders that keep seeing off the Aprilias?
Didn't Lorenzo win then?
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:03 pm
by Kwackerz
Samray wrote:Gio wrote:Maybe they're selling them to short sighted Mr Magoo types.
Like all those Red Bull KTM GP riders that keep seeing off the Aprilias?
*snigger*