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KTM Malaysia has issued an invitation to all adventure riders to participate in the KTM ROAD TO RIMBA RAID ASIA QUALIFIERS 2023. 

  • the trail race aims to identify the most skilled and daring riders who will represent Team Orange at the prestigious RIMBA RAID 2023 in Malaysia.
  • Scheduled for Sunday, 25 June 2023, the qualifiers will be held at Seri Alam, Pasir Gudang, Johor.

Participants will face the challenge of navigating diverse terrains and obstacles in a trail time attack format. Adventure bike owners with twin cylinder motorcycles of 500cc and above from Malaysia and Singapore are eligible to enter the race.

Interested riders can register online at https://bit.ly/KTM-RRAQ23.

From Malaysia, two winners will be chosen, while one winner will be selected from Singapore. These winners will receive comprehensive sponsorship, including race fees, accommodation, and a KTM 790 ADVENTURE R bike for the RIMBA RAID 2023. 

They will also benefit from technical support provided by KTM Malaysia during the race. Prizes will be awarded to the 2nd runner up, 3rd runner up, 4th runner up, and all finishers will receive a medal.

The highly anticipated RIMBA RAID 2023 will take place from 31 August to 3 September 2023 in Pahang, Malaysia. Over 300 riders from different countries will compete in various categories during the intense four-day racing event.

Jenama KTM dah lama bertapak di Malaysia jadi tak hairanlah bersepah motosikal jenama Austria itu memenuhi jalan raya di Malaysia. 

Model paling popular di Malaysia sudah tentu terarah pada dua model, RC200 dan DUKE 200. Ini kerana selain daripada datang dengan harga mampu milik RM15,888 dan RM13,888, kedua-dua model ini juga paling berkuasa dalam segmenya. 

Untuk rekod, KTM RC200 dan DUKE 200 berkongsi enjin satu silinder 200cc dengan sistem penyejukan cecair yang menghasilkan 26hp dan 19.5Nm. 

Meskipun hadir dengan enjin yang sama namun masing-masing menawarkan perwatakan yang berbeza. Pertamanya, RC200 menawarkan pengalaman tunggangan yang ‘sporty’ dan agresif menyamai jentera ‘sportsbike’ yang dibina untuk litar lumba manakala KTM DUKE 200 pula menghadirkan gaya menunggang ala ‘supermoto’ dengan kedudukan yang menegak dan garang. 

Tambahan pula, nisbah gear pada RC200 lebih panjang berbanding DUKE 200 yang menawarkan nisbah gear lebih pendek. Kedua-dua perbezaan ini secara langsung menghasilkan perwatakan berbeza. 

Untuk itu, DUKE 200 merupakan senjata utama jika aktiviti hujung minggu anda adalah melapah selekoh di Bukit Tinggi atau Kuala Klawang. 

Tapi jika hobi anda adalah ke litar lumba maka KTM RC200 harus menjadi pilihan utama. Ini kerana RC200 generasi terbaru itu dibangunkan dengan teknologi CFD (computational flow dynamics) yang membantu menghasilkan reka bentuk aerodinamik terbaik. Untuk rekod, teknologi sama turut diguna pakai KTM bagi pembangunan jentera di Moto3. 

Tak cukup dengan itu, kedua-duanya datang dengan dua mod menunggang, Road dan Supermoto. Kedua-dua mod ini menawarkan pengalaman menunggang berbeza, dengan Road untuk kegunaan harian manakala Supermoto menghadirkan keterujaan ekstra. 

Perlu dimaklumkan, dengan mengaktifkan mod Supermoto, fungsi ABS dwi-saluran di tayar belakang akan dimatikan sekaligus membenarkan penunggang untuk meluncurkan tayar belakang dengan lebih mudah.

Selain itu, kelengkapan suspensi juga cukup premium dengan kehadiran fork depan USD 43mm dari WP dan penyerap hentakan tunggal belakang juga dari WP yang boleh diselaraskan. 

Dari aspek praktikal, KTM DUKE 200 paling menonjol terutamanya dengan berat (kering) diletakkan pada 140kg sahaja. Ini secara tak langsung menjadikan DUKE 200 mesra untuk kaum Adam dan Hawa. 

Tak lupa juga kehadiran tangki 13.4L pada DUKE 200 turut menyumbang kepada penjimatan bahan api yang baik. Percaya atau tidak, KTM DUKE 200 boleh pergi sejauh 360km pada setiap tangki penuh. 

Sementara itu, KTM RC200 juga memiliki daya penarik tersendiri. Selain daripada ciri aerodinamik ala Moto3, beberapa ciri lain pada model ‘full-fairing’ itu juga cukup mengagumkan. 

Pertamanya, ‘clip-on handlebar’ pada RC200 15mm lebih tinggi berbanding generasi terdahulu sekaligus lebih selesa dan boleh diturunkan sehingga 10mm mengikut kesesuaian. Ciri ini secara tak langsung membolehkan RC200 bertukar menjadi jentera yang cukup ideal di litar lumba.

KTM memberi penekanan mendalam terhadap bahagian panel depan termasuk cermin sisi yang direka khas agar tahap aerodinamik berada pada kedudukan optimum sepanjang masa. Mencelah di antara kereta sewaktu trafik sesak juga cukup mudah. 

Seperti DUKE 200, RC200 juga cukup ringan dan mudah dikendalikan hasil penggunaan kerangka treliis. Namun, bahagian subframe yang lebih kukuh membenarkan penunggang untuk melayan ‘corner’ dengan lebih yakin. 

Persoalannya, yang mana satu paling sesuai dengan jiwa? Jika anda mencari jentera yang praktikal, KTM DUKE 200 pastinya pilihan utama dengan gaya duduk menegak dan tangki yang besar menjadikannya calon sesuai untuk kegunaan harian. 

Bagaimanapun, jika anda mahukan jentera yang mengujakan bukan sahaja untuk kegunaan harian malah meratah selekoh di litar lumba maka RC200 harus dipertimbangkan. 

Jika ciri yang ditawarkan kedua-dua model ini berjaya memancing perhatian, KTM Malaysia juga ada tawaran yang boleh membuatkan tulang rusuk anda bergetar. Ini kerana sehingga 31 Mac 2023, KTM Malaysia menawarkan penyelenggaraan percuma – termasuk minyak enjin, penapis minyak dan upah – bernilai RM1,237. 

Jadi tunggu apa lagi, buat pilihan sekarang dan nikmati tawaran istimewa ini. 

When it comes to big fun on two-wheels, KTM is one of the best at it. Most of the bikes it makes has some racing pedigree, with the brand dabbling in major race series the world for as long as most of us can remember.

And it is through everything that it learns in its racing endeavors that it makes some of the best bikes in the business. And the great thing about the KTM brand is that it has a bike for every budget and riding preference.

Take the two models seen here for example. Priced at RM13,888, the Duke 200 is the smallest sibling of the Supermoto range of KTM bikes. Those in the know will understand that when it comes to supermotos, KTM is arguably the best at it.

On the other hand, the RC200 is priced at RM15,888 and despite sporting a full fairing, it shares the basics with the Duke 200 such as the engine, the electronics, the suspension and the braking system. But it offers a very different riding style as compared to its naked sibling. In these two bikes, there’s something to satiate two very different riding preferences.

Powering both bikes is a 200cc, single-cylinder engine making 26hp and 19.5Nm of torque. Now that may not sound like a lot of power, but it is the way the power is delivered that makes a huge difference.

Almost all that power is made at the upper end of the RPM band and that gives the engine a rev happy character. Both bikes need to be truly strung up to be fully enjoyed and it is not that difficult to do that thanks to a slick-shifting 6-speed gearbox.

The Duke 200 features a close ratio gearbox while the ratios on the RC200 are a little higher. That and different engine tuning gives both bikes different characters.

The Duke 200 for starters feels like the naughtier one of the two siblings. It’s upright Supermoto-like sitting position adds to the drama it offers. It has a purposeful feel to it. Like it is always ready to take on the tightest of corners at your favorite track.

It also comes with two riding models – Road for regular everyday road riding and a Supermoto mode as well. And because the bike comes with a twin-channel ABS system with braking duties managed by ByBre calipers, this mode basically limits ABS intervention at the rear wheels. And this allows the rider to lock up and slide the rear wheel into a corner. It is an amazingly fun feature for a bike with this price tag.

The suspension is made up of 43mm upside down forks provided by WP Suspension upfront and a WP monoshock at the rear, adjustable for pre-load. There really is no drama with the suspension system soaking up and having just the right amount and consistent dive. Giving it a very predictable, sporty yet comfortable riding character.

But what makes the bike truly fun and easy to ride is the fact that it is extremely lightweight – weighing in at just 140kg (dry). This was achieved by using high quality lightweight materials and a new split steel trellis frame that saves weight and adds rigidity.

The position of the exhaust too contributes to the nimble handling of the bike – making it a breeze to pick it up and drop it into corners all day long. The exhaust of the Duke 200 and RC200 has been placed at the very bottom of the bike, and it is a functional design. With most of the exhaust load placed at the bottom of the bike, this lowers the center of gravity and concentrates the weight at the bottom, making it easy for the rider to pick up the bike mid corner. Something like a pivot point.

Despite its sport character and aggressive design, the Duke 200 is surprisingly frugal. The fuel tank measures in at 13.4-liters, and in a real-world test during the few days that we had the bike, we saw a range of 360km. The official fuel consumption figure is rated at 13.4-litres per 100km, an astonishing feat considering that the Duke 200 is meant to be a fun naked sport bike.

But while the Duke 200 offers a naughtier approach to riding, the RC200 is more polished. The Duke 200 loves it when you manhandle it and chuck it in and out of corners, and perhaps wheelie your way into the next corner. The RC200 though prefers long sweeping corners with a transition to tight, hard corners.

The RC200 is a proper track day weapon, one that you can also ride daily to the office thanks to adjustable handlebars. The clip-on handlebars are 15mm higher than the previous generation models for a more comfortable ride. And at just the turn of a screw you can lower it by up to 10mm for a more aggressive sitting position ideal for track days or for a corner carving ride up the mountain.

The design of the bike is the first thing that attracts you. It looks like a proper sports bike and that is because it has been designed using the same CFD software as KTM uses to design its Moto3 race bikes.

Up front, the headlight and windshield look like they are part of a single element but are three individual components that house the halogen headlamp, the Daytime Running LED lights, and the turn signals. If you blacken it and stick on a number, it looks like the front of a race bike.

But it does not only look like a race bike, but that windshield also offers class-leading wind protection. Making the RC200 incredibly comfortable to ride even at high speeds, but yet looks menacing.

And that is the very essence of the RC200, a bike that does not only look like it was born on a track, but track life is why it was born in the first place. Everything else in between is just something the RC200 just happens to do and does it well.

Even the side mirrors are purposeful, having been specifically designed to be aerodynamic, the mirrors are also foldable to give the RC200 a slimmer profile which makes it easier to slice through traffic when needed.

But looks aside, the RC200 has some serious performance credentials identical to the Duke 200. It shares the same engine, the same suspension and even the same ByBre braking system with a Bosch 9.1 MB two channel ABS braking system.

And just like the Duke 200, the RC200 too comes with the same two riding modes. The Supermoto mode also manages ABS intervention and an experienced rider will enjoy locking up and sliding the rear of the bike on track days.

Adding to the joy of riding the RC200 is a new lightweight split trellis frame that is identical to the Duke 200, but this time it comes with a bolted on subframe that is said to add to the stiffness of the bike, letting the rider place it exactly where he wants it to be before and in a corner.

The RC200 is undoubtedly a proper entry level sport bike that will appeal to those looking to trade up from an underbone or simply looking for their first sport bike. But its sporting abilities aside, it also offers some decent practicalities such as the larger fuel tank that measures in at 13.7-litres and provides a range of over 400km in the right hands.

And that is the appeal of the Duke 200 and the RC200, sporting abilities with everyday practicalities. And this time, KTM Malaysia is also throwing in a free maintenance package that includes free engine oil, free labor and a free air filter worth RM1,237 until March 31st, making this the best possible time to get one if you are looking for a bike for some corner munching fun and for everyday practicality.

Specifications:

KTM Duke 200
Engine: 200cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke
Power: 26hp
Torque: 19.5Nm
Gearbox: 6-speed, wet multi-plate clutch
Suspension: WP Apex 43mm (front) WP Apex Monoshock (Rear)
Fuel tank: 13.4-litres

KTM RC 200
Engine: 200cc, single-cylinder, 4-stroke
Power: 26hp
Torque:19.5Nm
Gearbox: 6-speed, claw shifted
Suspension: WP 43mm (front WP Apex Monoshock (Rear)
Fuel tank: 13.7-litres

More than a year since its global introduction, the 2022 KTM RC390 has finally landed in Malaysia with a recommended selling price of RM33,800. 

  • KTM claimed the new RC390 is heavily inspired by the firm’s effort in MotoGP.
  • The 2022 KTM RC390 features lighter frame, increased aerodynamics and higher torque engine. 

Despite the long wait, the official introduction of the latest generation RC390 will put a smile on the brand loyalist.

Coming in new for 2022 is a reworked front fairing to accommodate a new single-piece LED headlight.

Moving on to the bike’s overall look, KTM claimed that MotoGP-derived lines and graphics heavily inspire the new RC390.

Interestingly, the entire body structures are now easily removable thanks to a redesigned mounting systems that allow the use of fewer fasteners and clips.

Not only the new bodywork is more aerodynamic thanks to the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) process, but it also removes the flow of hot air coming from the engine.

Thanks to MotoGP derived technology; the new RC390 is equipped with a 1.5kg lighter frame, 3.4kg lighter wheels and 1kg lighter ByBre brake callipers.

The new RC390 also features state-of-art hardware, including an updated WP Apex upside/down fork with 30-step compression and rebound and a new WP Apex rear shock (adjustable) absorber.

Thanks to Euro 5 requirements, RC390 now feature a single-cylinder 4-stroke liquid-cooled engine with twin overhead camshaft, 4-valve and electronic fuel injection.

The 2022 model also delivers a higher torque thanks to a newly designed airbox and a new engine mapping.

Other exciting features include:

  • new TFT instrument cluster
  • SUPERMOTO ABS
  • Lean Angle Sensitive Cornering ABS
  • Cornering MTC
  • Quickshifter+ (optional)

 

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Jenama motosikal Austria, KTM, melancarkan 200 Duke 2021 untuk pasaran Malaysia menerusi pengedar rasmi, Eurotech Wheels.

Bagi 2021, 200 Duke kekal menawarkan enjin 199.5cc satu silinder DOHC yang menawarkan 26hp pada 10,000rpm dan 19.4Nm pada 8,000rpm yang dipadankan bersama transmisi 6-kelajuan.

Bagaimanapun, bahagian lampu depan telah dinaik taraf berbanding model sebelumnya.

Menurut KTM Malaysia, motosikal segmen ‘naked’ ini juga menawarkan tangki 13.4L serta hanya seberat 129.5kg (kering), 4 kilogram lebih ringan berbanding model sebelumnya.

Pengurangan berat itu dibantu oleh kerangka tubular dan sistem ekzos yang lebih ringan.

Bukan itu sahaja, model 2021 ini juga tampil dengan pelbagai kemas kini terbaru antaranya penggunaan fork depan 43mm jenis ‘upside-down’serta penyerap hentakan tunggal belakang dari WP yang terbukti menawarkan kawalan yang lebih efisien.

Manakala sistem membrek dikendalikan kaliper brek ByBre 4-pot dengan cakera brek 300mm depan serta kaliper ByBre satu pot belakang dengan cakera 230mm serta dibantu teknologi Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) satu saluran dari Bosch.

Selain daripada menawarkan paparan jenis digital LCD sepenuhnya, model ini juga didatangkan dengan rim 17″ serta 800mm ketinggian tempat duduk.

Orang ramai yang berminat boleh kunjungi pengedar KTM terdekat dan dapatkan KTM 200 Duke ini pada harga RM12,888!

Baru-baru ini Eurotech Wheel, selaku pengedar jenama KTM di Malaysia, telah pun melancarkan KTM 390 Adventure untuk pasaran tempatan.

Pada majlis sama, KTM Malaysia turut memperkenalkan 250 Adventure 2021.

Mengikut acuan sama seperti 390 Adventure namun dengan beberapa perubahan, 250 Adventure ditawarkan pada harga RM21,500 (sebelum cukai jalan dan insurans).

KTM 250 Adventure didatangkan dengan nadi sama yang menghidupkan Duke 250 dengan enjin satu silinder 248.8cc yang menjana 29.5hp dan 24Nm yang dipadankan dengan transmisi 6-kelajuan.

Bagaimanapun, ketika 390 Adventure didatangkan dengan ciri terkini antaranya paparan TFT 5″ dan lampu LED penuh, 250 Adventure dilengkapi paparan LCD serta lampu halogen.

Pada masa sama, KTM 250 Adventure turut dilengkapi dengan fork depan 43mm WP Apex dan monoshock belakang WP Apex namun kedua-duanya tidak boleh diselaraskan sepertimana ditawarkan 390 Adventure.

Sistem brek dikendalikan kaliper radial 4-piston depan dan satu piston belakang yang dipadankan dengan sistem Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) dwi-saluran pada cakera brek 320mm (depan) dan 230mm (belakang).

Menurut KTM Malaysia, orang ramai yang berminat boleh menantikan KTM 250 Adventure boleh didapati di pasaran sekitar bulan Mac 2021.

KTM Malaysia is proud to announce that they’ve finally brought in the 2021 KTM 250 Adventure together with its bigger brother, the 2021 KTM 390 Adventure for the local market. Launched in Genting earlier today, these are the latest addition to the small-capacity ADV bikes here in Malaysia. (more…)

Minggu lalu, tular beberapa gambar memaparkan KTM 390 Adventure sedang menjalani ujian jalan raya di Malaysia.

Gambar tersebut jelas menampakkan susuk 390 Adventure, yang telah pun dilancarkan di pasaran antarabangsa sebelum ini.

Bagaimanapun, jentera tersebut sah bakal hampiri pelancaran di Malaysia tatkala beberapa pengedar rasmi KTM di sini telah pun membuka tempahan bagi motosikal ‘adventure’ itu.

*KTM 390 Adventure

Menurut info yang dikongsikan, KTM 390 Adventure itu akan ditawarkan sekitar RM3X,XXX dan akan dilancarkan sebelum hujung tahun ini.

KTM 390 Adventure – yang berkongsi enjin sama dengan 390 Duke – bersesaran 373.2cc satu silinder yang menawarkan 43hp dan 37Nm.

Model baharu ini menawarkan beberapa ciri menarik antaranya:

  • Kerangka steel trellis
  • ABS dan Cornering ABS (Street dan Off-Road)
  • Paparan TFT
  • Rantai x-ring
  • Kaliper brek empat piston ByBre (By Brembo)
  • Fork depan WP boleh laras
  • Sistem KTM My Ride

KTM has been keeping things quiet for quite a while now, but that doesn’t mean that they haven’t been busy. Spyshots of the 2021 KTM 390 Adventure has been going around online and its release date is closer than you think. (more…)

KTM Malaysia hampir pasti melancarkan KTM 390 Adventure selepas jentera itu dirakam menjalani ujian jalan raya.

Beberapa imej yang memaparkan jentera tersebut menjalani ujian jalan raya tular di media sosial baru-baru ini.

Meskipun terselindung di sebalik warna serba gelap namun jelas memaparkan susuk motosikal adventure bersesaran kecil, KTM 390 Adventure.

Model tersebut walaupun belum dilancarkan di Malaysia namun telah pun didapati di negara lain awal tahun ini.

KTM 390 Adventure yang berkongsi enjin sama dengan 390 Duke merupakan jentera ADV yang diilhamkan daripada versi yang lebih besar, 790 Adventure yang telah pun dilancarkan awal 2019.

Meskipun sekadar bersesaran 373.2cc satu silinder yang menawarkan 43hp dan 37Nm namun masa yang diberikan terhadap pembinaan jentera tersebut membuktikan KTM memberi tumpuan sepenuhnya dalam menghasilkan jentera adventure segmen entry-level yang berkualiti.

Model baharu ini menawarkan beberapa ciri menarik antaranya:

  • Kerangka steel trellis
  • ABS dan Cornering ABS (Street dan Off-Road)
  • Paparan TFT
  • Rantai x-ring
  • Kaliper brek empat piston ByBre (By Brembo)
  • Fork depan WP boleh laras
  • Sistem KTM My Ride

Sementara itu, kami menjangkakan 390 Adventure ini akan didapati selewatnya hujung tahun ini.

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