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Meet KTM's super roadster

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 4:38 am
by totalmotorcycle
Meet KTM's super roadster
Thursday, December 14, 2006 - Wheels 24 - wheels24.co.za


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KTM X-bow (image curtesy wheels24


KTM has released the first official information sketches of sporty two-seater, the X-bow, that is to be launched at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show.

According to the motorcycle maker the roadster will be a "bridge between motorcycle and car."

KTM is well-known for its rally bikes and the X-bow will take it into a new direction, creating a fresh niche at the sane time.

It appears as if the X-bow will only offer minimal protection against the weather but safety will be important - there are two massive roll bars behind the seats.

It will also be super fast since it will have a curb weight of about 700kg and power will come from an Audi engine which will thrust out an expected 160kW. A 220kW version is also on the cards.

Reportedly a limited edition of 100 cars will be produced in 2007.

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 4:27 pm
by Rydr
It looks like it's going over the speed limit just sitting there.

Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 7:29 pm
by Sev
Looks like that Ariel Atom from Top Gear two years ago :D