In recent years the bike to beat at the Dakar Rally has been the KTM 690cc. New engine restrictions at the race saw the KTM factory hard at work creating a new machine. For the 2012 Dakar Rally the Flying Dutchmen have unveiled their KTM 450cc RALLY. Let’s pull apart Marc Coma’s ride for inspection…
Engine
Type: 1 cylinder, 4-stroke, LC, OHC
Displacement: 449cc
Bore x Stroke: 97 x 60.8mm
Starter: Electrical
Gearbox: 5 gears
Supply: Keihin FCR-MX41 injection
Clutch: Wet multi-disc
Ignition: Electronic Digital Keihin
Fuel Tanks
Tanks: 3 fuel tanks, 2 in the front and an extra tank in Marc’s bag
Volume: 35 litres
Brakes
Front: 300mm disc, two-piston floating Brembo calliper
Rear: 240mm disc, single-piston Brembo calliper
Chassis
Frame Type: Trellis in chromium molybdenum steel
Geometries: 62.5 degree, 120mm
Subframe: Self-supporting plastic tank
Tyres
Front: 90/90-21”
Rear: 130/80-18”
Dimensions
Seat Height: 980mm
Ground Clearance: 320mm
Wheelbase: 1535mm
Keep pace with Marc Coma's KTM bike at Red Bull’s dedicated Dakar Rally page
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