2013 KTM Moto3 250 GPR Production Red Bull Race Bike

Taking advantage of a quasi-home round for the MotoGP Championship at the German GP, Austrian company KTM debuted it latest machine last year, the 2013 KTM Moto3 250 GPR production race bike.

Featuring forged aluminum OZ wheels instead of magnesium ones, the production racer also comes sans Brembo brakes and WP suspension (items race teams would likely get from suppliers separately anyways).

There is one big technical difference, as KTM has reduced the bike’s maximum engine speed to 13,500 rpm, down from the 14,000 found on the factory bikes. This leaves the 2013 KTM Moto3 250 GPR production racer with just under 50hp on tap.

A beautiful machine in its own right, KTM’s launch of the 2013 KTM Moto3 250 GPR production race bike was boosted by Sandro Cortese’s Moto3 race win at Sachsenring this weekend, and the young German rider is also leading the Moto3 Championship by 18 points.

Motogp: 2013 Red Bull Rookies Cup with KTM 250

The Red Bull Rookies Cup starts its 7th season with 2 races at the Red Bull Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin Texas on April 20th and 21st. The 14th round season will conclude with 2 races at the Grand Prix of Aragón at the end of September.

Reading the rules and filling out the form are simple first steps in applying for the 2013 Red Bull Rookies Cup. If chosen, Rookies enter the world of Grand Prix racing, carrying with them their helmet, skill, determination and a capacity for hard work.



Aspiring racers born between January 1st, 1996 and March 31st, 2000 with high performance motorcycle experience are eligible. The best of the Applicants will be invited to a Selection Event later this year and from there a small number will be invited to join the Rookies Cup for 2013.


The Rookies are required to bring a mechanic helper to all the events and they have to cover the travel and hotel costs themselves but inside the circuit the launch pad to a Grand Prix career is there to be taken.

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Motocross Review: 2012 KTM 250 EXC

KTM takes motorcycle racing very seriously and its models are all built to win. The Austrian manufacturer is best known for producing race-winning and class-dominating off-road motorcycles.

Whether in the Extreme Enduro or the E2 World Championship, the KTM 250 EXC is the ultimate victory machine. Built with the ideal combination of performance and weight, the serial Erzberg winner is the enduro to beat when the going gets really tough. Improved performance mounted in a completely revamped chassis, with a new frame, upgrades the lightest enduro in the E2 class even further.




The ideal combination of the playful handling of a 125 and the engine power of a 250cc enduro. With even more performance than before and a completely revamped chassis, the 250 EXC satisfies these requirements even better than ever.

Its new, lighter, cast aluminium swingarm accommodates the shock absorber more centrally, in order to load the swing arms more evenly.

Also, this KTM 250 EXC is equipped with the latest WP upside-down fork with wider adjustment ranges and a new setting. The sensitive responsiveness and outstanding damping of the open-cartridge fork with 48 mm (1.89 in) outer tubes are a perfect complement for the 250 EXC's playful handling and precision.

General information
Model:	KTM 250 EXC
Year:	2012
Category:	Enduro / offroad
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Engine and transmission
Displacement:	249.00 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine type:	Single cylinder, two-stroke
Engine details:	Reed intake and exhaust control
Compression:	12.5:1
Bore x stroke:	66.4 x 72.0 mm (2.6 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel system:	Carburettor. Keihin PWK 36 S AG
Ignition:	Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment, type Kokusan
Lubrication system:	Mixture oil lubrication 1:60
Cooling system:	Liquid
Gearbox:	6-speed
Transmission type, final drive:	Chain
Clutch:	Wet mDouble disk clutch / hydraulically operated
Driveline:	14:50 (13:50). Primary gear 26:72.
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type:	Central tube frame made of chrome molybdenum steel tubing
Rake (fork angle):	26.5°
Front suspension:	WP Suspension Up Side Down 4860 MXMA PA
Front suspension travel:	300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear suspension:	WP Suspension PDS 5018 DCC
Rear suspension travel:	335 mm (13.2 inches)
Front tyre dimensions:	90/90-21
Rear tyre dimensions:	140/80-18
Front brakes:	Single disc
Front brakes diameter:	260 mm (10.2 inches)
Rear brakes:	Single disc
Rear brakes diameter:	220 mm (8.7 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight:	104.0 kg (229.3 pounds)
Seat height:	960 mm (37.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Ground clearance:	355 mm (14.0 inches)
Wheelbase:	1,482 mm (58.3 inches)
Fuel capacity:	9.50 litres (2.51 gallons)
Other specifications
Starter:	Electric & kick
Color options:	Orange/white/black
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