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 lockerKTM 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.