…the 2012 KTM 350 XCF-W First Ride video . KTM is the leader of the burgeoning 350cc market after becoming the first major OEM to offer the midlevel displacement dirt bike. It all started with the 350 SX-F motocrosser, but the Austrian brand is known for its wide range of niche bikes. KTM immediately…

KTM introduces its middleweight off-road contender, the 350 XC-F, with hopes of capturing speed and lightweight handling in a single build. There really is no doubt that the KTM 350 XC-F and its sibling, the 350 SX-F , are the hottest news in the dirt bike world this year. I got my first look at the…

The KTM 350 engine platform eschews convention, but delivers an optimal platform for enthusiast riders and racers. Current dirt bike racing is heavily steeped in the 250/450 divisions. Bikes outside of the two standards have typically not gained a strong foothold with a majority of riders. KTM introduced…

…to go up against the new 300/350 class. The XC-F model is taken straight from the SX-F line with only minor differences separating it from its motocross sibling. Yet, for those riders who still need a true 250cc 4-stroke “lites” class cross country race bike, the KTM and Husqvarna are about the only…

We drop the curtain on one of the most hyped models for the upcoming year in the 2012 KTM 500 XC-W First Ride Video . KTM chose the Wyoming round of the AMA National Enduro Series to debut the new models. The location and timing worked out just right. I was fortunate enough to get the call to duty for…

…riders of all genres have been waiting for the mid-size displacement. Manufacturers have offered motorcycle KTM makes amazing off-road motorcycles. Check out the newest in the 2012 KTM 350 XCF-W Comparison video . models of various displacements for years such as a 310, 390 and 400. A smaller portion…

KTM introduced the 350 XCF-W ($9149) as a new model for 2012 with the goal of becoming the premier four-stroke trail machine. This bike was designed to take on the 450 class and make use of its lighter weight and smooth power delivery to run circles around bigger bikes at various off-road events. In…

…more questions; that is until KTM dropped the release of the 2012 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition back at the first of the year. Then it became crystal clear, sort of. Read the full 2012 KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition First Ride . 2012 KTM 350 XCF-W KTM introduced the 350 XCF-W ($9149) as a new model for 2012…

…EXC (along with the 350 EXC) are slated for a fall release. 2012 KTM XC-W Line up • 200 XC-W $7099 • 250 XC-W $7999 • 300 XC-W $8099 • 250 XCF-W $8299 • 350 XCF-W $8999 • 450 XCF-W $9199 • 500 XCF-W $9399 • 350 EXC* $9499 • 500 EXC* $9699 *due fall 2011 2012 KTM Models Photo Gallery…

…hills and hops over roots. At 259 pounds, the Yamaha needs to go on a diet. It’ not only heavier than the Honda, but it’s even porkier than a KTM 350 XCF-W which we had on hand for a different project. The WR’s dual cams add some of that weight, as does the extra splash of fuel which fits in the…