Tag Archives: KTM

KTM – Cafe Racer, Scrambler, or Bobber Motorcycle?

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Matt Storms

So as the title says KTM – cafe racer scrambler or bobber motorcycle? I am gonna call this a bobber motorcycle. I do like KTM bikes, I got to ride the Duke a little while ago and it was fun. I am not sure of this model it looks like a few variants but I am not sure which one it is. If you know which KTM motorcycle this is please let me know. It has the motard look but also a bobber look with the rear fender gone. I have always thought that the KTM signature orange stands out and turns heads everywhere. … Continue reading →

KTM Duke 690 Motorcycle

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Matt Storms

So today I went over to the local BMW motorcycle dealership to look at some of the bikes. They happened to have a KTM Duke 690 that they just bought off someone and asked me if I wanted to take it out for a shakedown ride. So I took it out for a hour and I have to say there are some things I like and some things I do not like. First let’s delve into a little history of the bike manufacture. KTM Sportmotorcycle AG is an Austrian motorcycle, bicycle and moped manufacturer. KTM was founded in 1934 by engineer Hans Trunkenpolz. It started out as a metal … Continue reading →