Of the 63 official entries in the just-released 2017 MXGP start list for the Qatar opener, the Austrian KTM and Husky factory lead the way with 28 machines on the list - just over 44% of the field. That's 16 KTMs - five in MXGP and 11 in MX2. And
British rider Sam Sunderland won a shortened Stage 5 on his KTM 450 RALLY to be the fifth stage winner since the rally kicked off in Asuncion, Paraguay and now leads the Dakar rally as it starts its second week. The Dubai-based rider has never been out of the top
Thousands of eager AX fans packed out the Manchester Arena for the opening round of the 2017 Arenacross Tour and enjoyed a night of tense race action, high-air FMX antics, flame throwing, lights, lasers and music.
The racing threw up a few surprises, with a fraught Pro main event in which
Sam Sunderland finished ahead of Paulo Goncalves of Portugal and French rider Adrien Van Beveren, who were just 22 seconds apart to take the overall lead in the Dakar rally. The day was another game changer following the drama in Stage 4 when Toby Price, last year’s winner crashed and
KTM's factory star Toby Price moved into the lead of the Dakar rally after winning day two. It was also a solid day for British rider Sam Sunderland who wrapped up his stage in fourth to trail the leader by just 4.19 minutes. KTM factory rider Laia Sanz continued to
Jeffrey Herlings and Lars Van Berkel take on a hard track in France as they get dialled in for the 2017 season. The Bullet's looking well comfortable on the mighty 450!
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The motorcycle category has been safe in KTM’s hands since 2001, when Italian Fabrizio Meoni was their first winner. Now the team is firmly on the top of every competitor’s wish list as the one to beat. All four riders heading for the start are fit and well prepared, and
Factory Husky rider Max Anstie and former British champ Brad Anderson will both race in the Hawkstone Park International on February 5. For Anstie, it will be his first UK race on his new Ice One 450 Husqvarna that he'll race in MXGPs in 2017.
Anderson will race the 450 Verde
