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The History of KTM Dirt Bikes - Specs On The 2008 Models
But, unlike their four main Japanese competitors, KTM originates from Austria in Europe. It began as a dirty ol' metalworking/repair shop in 1934, started by an engineer named Hans Trunkenpolz. Over the next few years they became one of the largest motorbike and car repair workshops in Upper Austria. With this new-found confidence in themselves as a motorcycle producer, they built a dedicated manufacturing plant in Mattighofen and officially founded KTM - which stands for "Kronreif, Trunkenpolz, Mattighofen" - the two founders names and the place where it all began... Since then KTM dirt bikes have crossed the finishing line first in many international events including the Paris To Dakar Rally, proving their engineering brilliance in the enduro scene. KTM hit a spot of trouble in the early 90's and found themselves up the proverbial creek without a paddle... They filed for bankruptcy and split the different sectors of the business into independent companies - KTM Motorcycles being the one we're interested in here. Today KTM dirt bikes are everywhere you turn... Whether you're weaving through trails, riding the dunes or hitting the mx track, you're bound to see a blur of black and orange tearing it up. And KTM are showing no signs of fading away in the near future! Some 2008 KTM Dirt Bikes To Drool Over
SPECS: Model: KTM 450 xc-f Engine type: Single cylinder, 4-stroke Displacement: 449.3 cc Bore x stroke: 97 x 60.8 mm Compression ratio: 12.5:1 Starter: Electric Starter Transmission: 5 gears Carburetor: Keihin FCR-MX 41 Control: 4 V controlled by cam levers ad 2 camshafts, driven by helical gear pair and tooth-wheel chain Engine lubrication: Pressure circulation lubrication with 3 rotor pumps Primary drive: 29:74 Final drive: 14:52 Cooling: Liquid cooled Ignition: Kokusan digital Frame: Central tube frame made of chrome molybedenum steel tubing Front suspension: WP 4860 MXMA CC Rear suspension: WP PDS 5018 DCC Suspension travel front / rear: 300 / 335 mm (11.81 / 13.19") Front brake: Disc brakes 260 mm Rear brake: Disc brakes 220 mm Chain: 5/8 x 1/4" Steering head angle: 63.5° Wheel base: 1465... 1485 mm (57.68... 58.46 in) Ground clearance: (unloaded) 380 mm Seat height: 925 mm (36.42") Fuel capacity: 9.2 Liters (2.43 gal) Weight: (no fuel) approx. 114.8 kg
SPECS: Model: KTM 250 xc-f Engine type: Single cylinder, 4-stroke Displacement: 249.51 cc Bore x stroke: 76 x 55 mm Starter: Kickstarter Transmission: 6 gears Carburetor: Keihin FCR-MX Engine oil: Full synthetic oil (Motorex Power Synt 4T 10W/50 Engine lubrication: Pressure circulation lubrication with 2 rotor pumps Primary drive: 22:68 Final drive: 13:48 Cooling: Liquid cooled Clutch: Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically Ignition: Kokusan digital Frame: Central tube chrome-moly-steel frame Front suspension: WP Suspension - 7860 MXMA CC/MXMA + PA Rear suspension: WP monoshock PDS Suspension travel front / rear: 300 / 335 mm (11.81 / 13.19") Front brake: Disc brakes 260 Rear brake: 220 mm Tires, front / rear: 80/100-21"; 100/100-18" Chain: 5/8 x 1/4" Steering head angle: 63.5° Wheel base: 1475±10 mm (58.07±0.39") Ground clearance: (unloaded) 380 mm Seat height: 925 mm (36.42") Fuel capacity: approx. 9.2 (2 Liters reserve) Weight: (no fuel) approx. 104.2 kg
SPECS: Model: KTM 530 exc-r Engine type: Single cylinder, 4-stroke Displacement: 510.4 cc Bore x stroke: 95 x 72 mm Compression ratio: 11.9:1 Starter: Electric Starter / kickstarter Transmission: 6 gears Carburetor: Keihin FCR-MX 39 Control: 4 valves controlled via rocker arm, drive via tooth/wheel chain Engine lubrication: Pressure circulation lubrication with 2 rotor pumps Primary drive: 33:76 Final drive: 15:45 (14:50) Cooling: Liquid cooled Clutch: Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically Ignition: Kokusan digital Frame: Central tube frame made of chrome molybedenum steel tubing Front suspension: WP 4860 MXMA PA Rear suspension: WP monoshock PDS Suspension travel front / rear: 300 / 335 mm (11.81 / 13.19") Front brake: Disc brakes 260 mm Rear brake: Disc brakes 220 mm Chain: 5/8 x 1/4" Steering head angle: 63.5° Wheel base: 1465... 1485 mm (57.68... 58.46 in) Ground clearance: (unloaded) 380 mm Seat height: 925 mm (36.42") Weight: (no fuel) approx. 114.8 kg
SPECS: Model: KTM 250 sx Engine type: Single cylinder, 2-stroke Displacement: 249 cc Bore x stroke: 66.4 x 72 mm (2.61 x 2.83") Starter: Kickstarter Transmission: 5 gears Carburetor: Keihin PWK 36 S AG Engine lubrication: Mixture oil lubrication 1:60 Transmission lubrication: 15W50 Primary drive: 26:72 Final drive: 13:48 Cooling: Liquid cooled Clutch: Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically Ignition: Kokusan digital magneto CDI Control: TVC power valve Frame: Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 Subframe: Aluminium 7020 Handlebar: Tapered Renthal Aluminium Ø 28/22 mm (1.10/0.87") Front suspension: WP USD Ø 48 mm (1.89") Rear suspension: WP monoshock PDS Suspension travel front / rear: 300 / 335 mm (11.81 / 13.19") Front brake: Disc brakes 260 Rear brake: 220 mm (10.24 / 8.66") Rims, front / rear: 1.60 x 21"; 2.15 x 19" Tires, front / rear: 80/100-21"; 100/90-19" Chain: 5/8 x 1/4" Main silencer: Aluminium Steering head angle: 63.5° Wheel base: 1475±10 mm (58.07±0.39") Ground clearance: (unloaded) 385 mm (15.16") Seat height: 925 mm (36.42") Fuel capacity: approx. 7.5 liters (2 gal) Weight: (no fuel) approx. 95.4 kg (208 lbs) KIDS KTM DIRT BIKE
SPECS: Model: KTM 85 xc Engine type: Liquid cooled single cylinder two-stroke engine with reed valve intake Displacement: 84.93 cc Bore x stroke: 47 / 48.95 mm Starter: Kickstarter Transmission: 6 speed, claw actuated Carburetor: Keihin PWK 28 Engine lubrication: Mixture lubrication Transmission lubrication: 0.5 liter engine oil Motorex Topspeed 4t 15W50 Primary drive: straight cut spur gears, 19 : 66 t Final drive: 14:49 Cooling: Liquid cooled Clutch: Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically Ignition: Moric digital 2M1 Frame: Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 Subframe: Aluminium Handlebar: Renthal Aluminium Ø 28/22 mm (1.10/0.87") Front suspension: WP USD Ø 43 mm (1.69") Rear suspension: WP monoshock PDS Suspension travel front / rear: 275 / 288 mm (10.83 / 11.34") Front brake: Disc brakes 220 Rear brake: 200 mm (8.66 / 7.87") Tires, front / rear: 70/100-17" / 90/100-14" (17"/14")70/100-19" / 90/100-16" (19"/16") Chain: 5/8 x 1/4" Main silencer: Aluminium Steering head angle: 66° Wheel base: 1278±10 mm (50.31±0.39") Ground clearance: (unloaded) 385 (17"/14") / 415 mm (19"/16") Seat height: 865 (17"/14") / 900 mm (19"/16") If you are want to check out the full range of KTM Dirt Bikes then check out
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KTM dirt bikes have become a competitive force not only in the enduro and trail scene, but also around the motocross track. 
