KTM is pleased to introduce the model year 2016 SX range, which is a
completely new generation of motocross bikes that are lighter, faster and
even more agile than before with a huge weight reduction thanks to a new
chassis, revised engines along with the brand new AER 48 fork system by WP.
Thanks to the intense development work from the R&D departments in
Mattighofen, Austria and the USA, along with a strong influence from the
motorsports department that has recently celebrated KTM’s first ever 450SX
World Championship title by Ryan Dungey, as well as the East 250SX title
from Marvin Musquin, while also not forgetting the two World Motocross
Championship title wins last year, KTM is proud to present the new serial
production range, which will be available globally from June onwards.
This new READY TO RACE generation of KTM SX models, which is being
introduced to the media at the historic Maggiora track in Italy this week,
offers state-of-the-art technology combined with class-leading performance
and the lowest weight in each class, which will set the benchmark for the
Motocross world.
Chassis
Compared to previous models, over 90% of the parts are new, as the KTM
engineers aimed at increasing performance, improving handling and reducing
weight of these already world-dominating machines, despite still including
the all-important electric starter. Key improvements include the innovative
AER 48 Air Fork design developed by WP in close collaboration with KTM (US
models continue to be fitted with a refined version of the WP 4CS fork
system), plus a newly designed chassis with a new frame, subframe, footpegs,
swingarm, linkage and rear shock to provide improved mass centralisation and
reduced weight for better handling (all models except 250 SX).
Engine
A full range of completely new, smaller and lighter 4-stroke engines, plus a
new 125cc 2-stroke, have been developed with a totally new architecture
design, which offers increased performance, while also working in harmony
with the new chassis. The 4-stroke range now has a state-of-the-art launch
control system, an updated EMS with a faster ECU, as well as a new throttle
body and different riding modes. The vision is simple: The KTM engineers
wanted to make their new bikes faster than ever before.
Joachim Sauer, KTM Off-road Product Manager: “We are excited to deliver
a new generation of SX models, which have been developed in collaboration
with many experts in our R&D department, professional racers, our
motorsports department and of course WP. This range offers a huge step
forward in terms of technology and a massive reduction in weight over
previous models.”
“The new AER 48 fork system is an incredibly innovative design and
combined with the new chassis, improved engines and overall refinements, we
are confident that riders will feel a massive benefit from the SX MY16
range. We also continue to retain specific elements that suit different
markets, such as the 4CS fork system for the USA. The hard work globally
with our factory teams, which has seen us achieve even more success in the
toughest competitions in Motocross and Supercross, can now be shared with
our customers and we are pleased to present the latest SX models to the
world.”