KTM continues to strengthen its presence in the world of cross country with the presentation of the new range XC and XC-F 2027a family developed specifically for disciplines such as Hare & Hound, Scramble races and GNCC type competitions, where resistance, traction and stability make the difference.
The Austrian firm maintains a very clear philosophy: to offer motorcycles practically ready to compete as soon as they leave the dealership. And that translates into a range that directly inherits much of the work done by KTM Factory Racing in American offroad racing.
On an aesthetic level, the 2027 range introduces a visual update that further reinforces the brand’s racing image. The new red details on the side covers and tank spoilers provide a more aggressive look, without losing the orange identity characteristic of KTM. In addition, the graphics use technology in-molda solution already common in the brand that improves resistance to scratches, mud and intensive wear.
Secrets of the new KTM family
One of the pillars of the XC range continues to be the chrome-molybdenum steel frame, designed to offer a perfect balance between rigidity, precision and absorption. KTM continues to opt for a configuration that favors the centralization of masses and improves the behavior of the motorcycle in strong accelerations and broken areas.
The suspension is the responsibility of the group WP XACTconsisting of a closed cartridge fork and a rear shock absorber WP XACT tuned specifically for cross country use. According to the brand, the tuning derives directly from the experience accumulated in competition, seeking a precise front end and high traction capacity in long races and changing terrain.
Another important element is the 6-speed gearbox present in the entire family, a particularly useful feature in this type of disciplines, where slow and technical areas constantly alternate with fast and open sections.
The range KTM XC 2027 maintains a very wide range of engines, differentiated between 2-stroke models with electronic injection and 4-stroke variants. Within the 2-stroke family we find the KTM 125 XC, KTM 250 XC and KTM 300 XC3 motorcycles aimed at riders looking for lightness, immediate response and more aggressive driving in technical areas. On the other hand, the 4-stroke XC-F range is made up of the KTM 250 XC-F, KTM 350 XC-F and KTM 450 XC-F.
Each one maintains a very clear focus: the 250 prioritizes manageability and high speed, the 350 seeks a balance between power and agility, while the 450 is positioned as the strongest option for fast riders and open terrain.
The versions XC-F They will also be able to optionally equip the system Connectivity Unit Offroadavailable within the catalog KTM PowerParts. This device, connected to the application KTMconnectallows you to modify different engine operating parameters to adapt the motorcycle’s response to the terrain conditions or the rider’s driving style.
With this new generation XC and XC-F 2027, KTM It maintains its commitment to pure performance in offroad competition. A range developed for those looking for fast, resistant and efficient motorcycles in the race, with a configuration very close to that of the official factory machines.
