KTM is already pulling out all the stops for the
2007 Rally Season. In order to present passionate privateers with the best
possible racing motorcycle, from March 2007 the company based in Mattighofen,
Austria will also offer special replicas of the official KTM factory Rally
machines.
Following the overwhelming KTM success in the last Dakar Rally, the Austrian
manufacturer is already fully engaged in preparation for the 2007 Rally Season.
As well as completing the preparation for the big Dakar event next year, the KTM
factory will also produce the 690 Rally Replica, a production racing machine for
passionate private racers, which has been developed by the Rally Department and
tested by top riders.
Based on the experience of the KTM Rally Factory Teams and in line with the KTM
“Ready to Race” philosophy, the 690 Rally Replica will be exclusively equipped
with race-proven winning technology. These race-ready rally machines will be
manufactured to order and fitted with the groundbreaking, fully newly developed
single cylinder engine with dramatically improved characteristics, lower levels
of vibration and generous power delivery. At the same time, the engine weight
has been reduced by three kilograms and the total weight of the motorcycle by
eight kilos. All of the new LC4 engine’s performance can be perfectly called
upon using the brand new six-gear transmission.
An extremely robust self-supporting tubular frame has been designed to ensure an
optimal distribution of weight. Ergonomically shaped tanks, together with a flat
seat unit ensure improved control when tackling even the toughest race segments.
Newly designed paneling also ensures that the 690 Rally Replica is not only
faster but also significantly more stable at the front end of the machine.
Riders from the official KTM Rally Team will be riding the new 690 Rally Replica
in the next Dakar Rally and in doing so, will provide the perfect basis for
successful races for KTM rally riders all over the world.
Any corrections or more information on these motorcycles will be kindly appreciated.