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FIRST LOOK: 2021 KTM OFF-ROAD RANGE

With 2020 needing to be reset, some signs of promise come from KTM as they release some information on their 20201 Off-Road line up. Minor changes to both the two and four-stroke lineup should brighten your day a little…even though the bikes are a bit grey.

The first time grey has been prominent in the colour scheme of the KTM off-road range (KTM 300 TPI)

With Covid spoiling any world release action, its all about online scrolling at the minute, and with KTM being one of the first to release 2012 specs, (as usual) it’s time to check them out.

2020 saw a huge overhaul for the KTM Off-Road range so it is no surprise that this year consists of minor tweaks to the suspension, engine and graphics across the 7 strong EXC range. Add the XC range in there as well and you have too many bikes to choose from. What a first world problem!

2021 KTM 500 EXC Street trim

The WP XPLOR front fork has received minor updates for 2021 in the form of a pre-load adjuster on the top of the fork tube - this is for every EXC model. You might know that these come standard on the Husky range and now make their way to the KTM. This allows for quick and easy pre-load adjustment without the need for tools.

2021 KTM 150 TPI

The KTM 150 EXC engine has been given a new cast piston which they claim with increase performance and consistency across the model.

The brands use of grey is also a new feature with that colour scheme not showing up so boldly since we can remember. Grey side board will definitely stand out as something different. Wonder how they scuff up compared to white or orange?

2021 KTM 350 EXC

The 4-stroke range sees some extra mods to the 450 EXC and KTM 500 EXC specifically, in the form of a reworked shift locker - or you might know it better as the drum.

UPDATES RECAP

  • KTM EXC 2021 RANGE
    Front fork with additional pre-load adjuster
    New 2021 colors and graphics

  • KTM 450/500 EXC
    Reworked shift locker

  • KTM 150 EXC TPI
    New cast piston instead of forged

2021 Erzberg edition is back again with all the trick bits you need to conquer the iron giant.

KTM 300 EXC TPI ERZBERGRODEO features:

  • Erzberg graphics (XX6) with orange frame  

  • Factory wheels and anodized hubs

  • Metzeler Extreme rear soft tyre

  • Closed hand guards

  • Radiator protectors

  • Radiator fan

  • CNC machined triple clamps  

  • Skid plate

  • Factory seat

  • Front brake disc guard

  • Rear solid disc 

  • Rear disc guard  

  • Map select switch

  • Supersprox stealth rear sprocket

  • Chain guide bracket protection

  • Pull straps

  • Oil plug

  • Clutch slave cylinder protection

  • Rear brake safety wire

Or maybe you are into the Six-Days version?

2021 KTM EXC SIX DAYS Special Features:

  • CNC machined triple clamps

  • Map selector switch

  • Silencers with new SIX DAYS logo  

  • Rims with new SIX DAYS logo

  • Engine guard

  • Front axle puller

  • Supersprox Stealth rear sprocket

  • Radiator fan for all four strokes

  • Handlebar with new SIX DAYS logo

  • Solid rear brake disc

  • Floating front brake disc  

  • Orange frame

  • Orange chain guide

  • SIX DAYS seat

Price and availability are yet to be confirmed for New Zealand but they look to be around the same price as your 2020 models. That means you could pick up a run-out special 2020 from your local dealer in the coming months.

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