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ANDREA VERONA TO CONTINUE WITH RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING FOLLOWING AN OUTSTANDING 2026 SEASON

2026-11-12T13:55:00+01:00

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing is pleased to announce that Andrea Verona has signed a multi-year contract extension. The Italian most recently claimed a historic individual overall victory at the 100th edition of the 6DAYS FIM Enduro of Nations, while also helping Team Italy secure the World Trophy title. This followed his third consecutive FIM Enduro2 World Championship crown.

Top five for Bastianini after exciting Acosta duel at Qatar MotoGP™

2026-11-08T20:22:00+01:00

The Grand Prix of Qatar was notable for two top six results for Enea Bastianini and Pedro Acosta at the epic Lusail International Circuit. The Italian and the Spaniard explored the limits of their KTM RC16s in a close chase for 5th and an 11-point haul with Bastianini narrowly beating his brandmate. On race day in Lusail the KTM GP Academy took 5th in Moto3™ thanks to Alvaro Carpe as Brian Uriarte sealed the Rookie of the Year distinction.

Top six for Acosta in Qatar MotoGP™ Sprint

2026-11-07T20:17:00+01:00

Pedro Acosta gassed his KTM RC16 to 6th position in the twentieth Sprint of the 2026 MotoGP season today, illuminated by the impressive lighting of the Lusail International Circuit for the Grand Prix of Qatar. The Spaniard fought for 4 points around the 5.4km layout as Enea Bastianini also placed inside the top eight with 8th place. Moto3™ qualification belonged to world champion Max Quiles but Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Brian Uriarte was 3rd quickest and less than half a second from Pole.

MXGP line-up cemented for Red Bull KTM for 2027

2026-11-04T09:57:00+01:00

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing welcomes Maxime Renaux, Janis Reisulis and Valerio Lata to the team for the 2027 FIM MXGP Motocross World Championship as KTM solidify their Grand Prix presence for next season.

KTM BRINGS SUPERSPORT PERFORMANCE TO EICMA26 WITH THE 2028 KTM 450 RC

2026-11-03T17:00:00+01:00

KTM surprised the media at EICMA26 with the unexpected appearance of the KTM 450 RC, a new twin-cylinder supersport motorcycle built to raise the bar in the entry and mid-displacement sportbike segment.

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING CONFIRMS 2027 RALLY TEAM AHEAD OF HISTORIC DAKAR RETURN TO AFRICA

2026-11-03T15:58:00+01:00

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing is READY TO RACE the 2027 Dakar Rally, with defending champion Luciano Benavides joined by Daniel Sanders and Edgar Canet as the team prepares to take on the world's toughest rally-raid. Following an exceptional 2026 season, which has delivered victories for all three riders in the FIM World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) so far, the team is looking to build on its success as Dakar returns to Europe and Africa for the first time in almost two decades.

MOTOCROSS REDEFINED WITH NEW KTM SX-F FACTORY EDITIONS

2026-11-03T10:45:00+01:00

KTM’s ultimate expression of motocross engineering reaches a zenith for 2027. The brand-new KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION and KTM 250 SX-F FACTORY EDITION will usher in a fresh generation of genre-defining technology and standards.

Rapid runner-up finish for superb Acosta at Malaysian MotoGP™

2026-11-01T11:28:00+01:00

Red Bull KTM helped bring some of the heat to an already sweltering Grand Prix of Malaysia as Pedro Acosta backed up his victory in the Saturday Sprint with an undisputed 2nd position after 20 draining laps of Sepang International Circuit today. The Spaniard logged 20 points for the nineteenth round of the year, watched by a vast 197,000 crowd south of Kuala Lumpur. Alvaro Carpe sealed 3rd for the KTM GP Academy in the Moto3™ Grand Prix and with the championship-winning KTM RC4.

Victory for Acosta in Malaysian MotoGP™ Sprint!

2026-10-31T11:08:00+01:00

Red Bull KTM resumed their quest for MotoGP honors with Pedro Acosta’s impressive victory through the Malaysian Grand Prix Sprint today. Acosta judged damp conditions at Sepang perfectly on the KTM RC16 as the Spaniard lifted his second Saturday winner’s medal of 2026. Brad Binder in 7th and Enea Bastianini in 9th ensured three top ten results. Moto3™ qualifying turned out well for Red Bull KTM Ajo’s Brian Uriarte with 2nd place on the grid.

KTM UNVEILS EXCITING 2027 MODEL LINEUP AHEAD OF EICMA26

2026-10-27T17:00:00+01:00

Ahead of this year's EICMA show in Milan, KTM is revealing the full scope of its upcoming model lineup spanning its Adventure, Naked, and Off-road categories, with all models being on display at the KTM stand throughout EICMA26.

2026 HARD ENDURO WORLD CHAMPION MANUEL LETTENBICHLER TO DEBRIEF WITH THE MEDIA THIS THURSDAY

2026-10-27T11:08:00+01:00

Following another championship-winning campaign, Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler will be available to meet with international media online on Thursday, October 29, at 17:30 CET. The newly crowned 2026 FIM Hard Enduro World Champion will reflect on his title-winning season, with Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager Fabio Farioli also joining the session to share his insights and answer questions.

MANI LETTENBICHLER CROWNED FIVE-TIME CONSECUTIVE FIM HARD ENDURO WORLD CHAMPION

2026-10-25T15:19:00+01:00

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has been crowned the 2026 FIM Hard Enduro World Champion. Mani delivered a strong runner-up performance at the final round of the series, Hixpania Hard Enduro, in Spain. The German secured not only his sixth world championship title, but his fifth consecutive Hard Enduro World Championship crown.

Australian MotoGP™ cancelled at rain-hit Phillip Island

2026-10-25T07:00:00+01:00

Relentless rain and low visibility at Phillip Island forced the cancellation of the eighteenth round of the 2026 MotoGP season. Red Bull KTM were able to leave the iconic racetrack south of Melbourne with two points-scoring performances from a dry Saturday Sprint.

Top 5 for Acosta in Australian MotoGP™ Sprint as the weather adds spice at Phillip Island

2026-10-24T09:35:00+02:00

A resilient push by Pedro Acosta delivered 5th position in a fiercely fast MotoGP Sprint today at Phillip Island for the second day of the Australian Grand Prix. Red Bull KTM watched their Spanish star attempt to interrupt the dispute for the podium in the 13-lap dash that surprisingly took place on a dry track after a day of showers. The crew also saw Brad Binder fight for 6th on his KTM RC16.

Red Bull KTM and Dani Pedrosa to star in MotoGP™ high-speed showcase at 2026 Formula 1 United States GP

2026-10-20T15:18:00+02:00

MotoGP Hall of Famer Dani Pedrosa will rush around the Circuit of The Americas (COTA) this week and bring the howl of the KTM RC16 to a vast four-wheel audience at the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix; round 18 of the 2026 series.

ANDREA VERONA CLAIMS MAIDEN INDIVIDUAL WIN AT 6DAYS 2026

2026-10-17T21:56:00+02:00

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Andrea Verona has secured his first ever individual win at the 6DAYS following a memorable performance in Grândola, Portugal. In addition, and to round out an exceptional season of racing, the reigning Enduro2 World Champion secured the World Trophy title as part of Team Italy. Teammate Josep Garcia finished as a close runner-up in the individual standings, helping Team Spain to fifth overall at the 100th edition of the prestigious event.

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing thanks Joel Smets as MXGP restructuring takes place for 2027 onwards

2026-10-16T13:30:00+02:00

KTM Motorsport would like to give heartfelt thanks to Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team Manager and former world champion Joel Smets as the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team undergoes a change of organization for 2027 FIM MXGP.

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING SET TO UNVEIL 2027 RALLY TEAM AT EICMA

2026-10-15T17:05:00+02:00

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing is gearing up for EICMA 2026, where its 2027 rally team will be officially unveiled during a special presentation at the KTM booth.

KTM SET TO REVEAL WHAT’S NEXT AT EICMA26

2026-10-15T17:00:00+02:00

Featuring top riders, cutting-edge technology and exciting product highlights, KTM brings its future vision to Milan from November 3–8.

IMPROVEMENT OF KTM POWERPART STEERING DAMPER (part no. 16181T01E): RECALL FOR PROACTIVE UPDATE

2026-10-15T09:00:00+02:00

Valid for all markets

KTM announces a proactive quality improvement measure to further enhance the reliability and long-term performance of the KTM PowerPart Steering Damper (part no. 16181T01E). Customers are requested to verify whether they own the steering damper concerned by this recall and contact an authorized KTM dealer to arrange the update.

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING SIGNS RYDER DIFRANCESCO AND DAXTON BENNICK

2026-10-14T17:00:00+02:00

MURRIETA, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing has signed Ryder DiFrancesco and Daxton Bennick ahead of the 2027 SMX World Championship season, joining an expanded four-rider 250 program alongside Julien Beaumer and Sacha Coenen.

Fighting 5th for defiant Acosta at Indonesian MotoGP™

2026-10-11T12:36:00+02:00

Red Bull KTM endured a sweltering and demanding race climate on Lombok Island to score 5th position for the Indonesian Grand Prix thanks to Pedro Acosta. The Spaniard rallied to his tenth top five of 2026 as the lead KTM RC16 athlete for round 17 of the year. Enea Bastianini in 10th was the next KTM rider home. In Moto3™ Maximo Quiles was crowned world champion after his 10th win and 14th podium of the season on KTM RC4 technology. The KTM GP Academy posted another rostrum appearance with Brian Uriarte’s 3rd place ensuring the rookie’s sixth podium of the season.

DOMINANT FIM HEWC VICTORY FOR MANUEL LETTENBICHLER AT SEA TO SKY

2026-10-10T17:39:00+02:00

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has secured a commanding win at Turkey’s Sea to Sky. Marking the penultimate round of the 2026 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship, Lettenbichler raced his KTM 300 EXC to victory by over four minutes.

6th for Acosta through the heat haze of the Indonesian MotoGP™ Sprint

2026-10-10T12:10:00+02:00

Pedro Acosta sweat through a demanding MotoGP Sprint, the seventeenth of the 2026 season, to score 6th place at Mandalika for the opening thrust of the Indonesian Grand Prix. The Red Bull KTM rider scored 4 points on Saturday while Enea Bastianini rode to 11th. In Moto3™ Brian Uriarte sealed his third Pole Position of the season as the top ten were split by a marginal 0.7 of a second.

Herbst(ferien)-Highlights im KTM Museum

2026-10-08T15:18:00+02:00

Mattighofen. Die kommenden Wochen bringen Fahrspaß, Fernweh und Rennsportatmosphäre ins KTM Museum: mit Simulator-Action, einer Reisereportage durch Südamerika und dem Public Viewing zum MotoGP Saisonfinale mit besonderem Gewinnspiel-Highlight. Neu zu entdecken ist zudem „Die Geschichte des Motorrads“.

THE ALL-ELECTRIC KTM SX-E 2.12 SETS ITS SIGHTS ON TALLER BEGINNERS

2026-10-06T17:00:00+02:00

Slotting between the KTM SX-E 2 and KTM SX-E 3, the all-new KTM SX-E 2.12 provides taller, little riders with the ideal starting platform.

GARCIA AND VERONA SET FOR 100TH FIM 6DAYS ENDURO OF NATIONS IN PORTUGAL

2026-10-06T10:58:00+02:00

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Josep Garcia and Andrea Verona are READY TO RACE the landmark 100th edition of the FIM 6DAYS Enduro of Nations. Taking place in Grândola, Portugal, from October 12-17, Garcia will represent Team Spain in the Men’s World Trophy category aboard his KTM 250 EXC-F, while Verona will race for Team Italy in the same class on his KTM 450 EXC-F.

Victory for Team Belgium & the Coenen brothers at packed MXoN in France

2026-10-04T19:37:00+02:00

The 79th FIM Motocross of Nations drew a huge record crowd of 105,000 to the ‘amphitheater’ setting of the Ernee circuit in northern France where Red Bull KTM’s Lucas and Sacha Coenen contributed to Team Belgium first victory in the annual contest since 2013. Red Bull KTM also had SMX champion Jorge Prado inspiring Team Spain to 2nd place and their first ever podium result.

4th for Bastianini and only fractions of a second from the podium at Japanese MotoGP™

2026-10-04T10:02:00+02:00

A demanding and enduring Japanese Grand Prix proved to be another satisfactory round of 2026 MotoGP for Red Bull KTM as Enea Bastianini unveiled his best performance of the season to capture 4th place. The Italian was a whisker from a first podium appearance of the year as all four Red Bull KTM RC16s logged points at the Motegi Mobility Resort. In Moto3™ Alvaro Carpe gunned the title-winning KTM RC4 to 3rd place as 122,000 spectators watched the sixteenth date of the current campaign.

EDGAR CANET WINS 2026 RALLYE DU MAROC

2026-10-03T16:03:00+02:00

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Edgar Canet has won the Rallye du Maroc – round four of the 2026 FIM World Rally-Raid Championship. In contention for overall victory from day one, the Spaniard rode a calculated race aboard his KTM 450 RALLY to take a maiden RallyGP victory over teammate and series leader Daniel Sanders. Luciano Benavides also performed well to finish fourth overall.

Podium finish within grasp for Bastianini in Japanese MotoGP™ Sprint

2026-10-03T11:24:00+02:00

Red Bull KTM continued to set the pace in 2026 MotoGP thanks to Enea Bastianini’s chase for the podium today at a sunny Motegi Mobility Resort for the sixteenth Sprint of the season. The Italian took his KTM RC16 to 3rd place past the flag but was then demoted to 4th after marginally touching track limits on the last lap. The KTM GP Academy achieved front row distinction in Moto3™ thanks to Red Bull KTM Ajo pairing Brian Uriarte and Alvaro Carpe who will both start on the front row of the grid tomorrow.

Moto3™ KTM GP Academy set for 2027 as Tech3 confirm full MotoGP™ line-up

2026-10-01T09:15:00+02:00

Tech3 KTM will field Adrian Fernandez and Kristian Daniel Jr. in the 2027 Moto3 world championship with the KTM RC4 as part of the KTM GP Academy. The Spaniard and American join racers Luca Marini and Senna Agius who will be the team’s representatives in the MotoGP class.

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING THANKS AARON PLESSINGER FOR FIVE SUCCESSFUL SEASONS TOGETHER

2026-09-30T00:00:00+02:00

MURRIETA, Calif. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing extends its appreciation to Aaron Plessinger following five successful seasons together, with the partnership delivering an impressive catalog of race results across AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross.

BACK ON THE GRID: KTM CONFIRMS PRESENCE AT EICMA26 IN MILAN, ITALY

2026-09-28T17:00:00+02:00

The KTM stand at EICMA 2026, taking place from 3–8 November at Fiera Milano Rho in Milan, Italy, will set the stage for a highly anticipated Press Conference showcasing the brand’s latest innovations in performance, technology, and upcoming developments.

RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING'S JORGE PRADO CROWNED 2026 SMX WORLD CHAMPION

2026-09-27T03:43:00+02:00

RIDGEDALE, Mo. – Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado has been crowned the 2026 SMX World Champion in Ridgedale, Missouri, tonight, following outstanding performances across the three-round post-season, underscored by an impressive regular season in AMA Supercross and Pro Motocross.

MANI LETTENBICHLER TAKES SECOND AT ROOF OF AFRICA TO EXTEND HEWC LEAD

2026-09-26T17:04:00+02:00

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has extended his lead in the 2026 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship after securing second overall at the Roof of Africa in Lesotho. Battling across three demanding days in the Maloti Mountains aboard his KTM 300 EXC, Lettenbichler consistently challenged for the overall win and ultimately claimed the runner-up result at the sixth round of the series.

2027 Red Bull KTM Ajo roster confirms part of the future Moto3™ and Moto2™ KTM GP Academy

2026-09-24T15:01:00+02:00

A large segment of the KTM GP Academy has been set for 2027. Multi-title winning Grand Prix race team, Red Bull KTM Ajo, will attack the MotoGP™ support categories with three of their current riders and will welcome Rico Salmela into the frame.

Victory! Acosta makes a MotoGP™ breakthrough with Austrian Grand Prix success

2026-09-20T18:23:00+02:00

Red Bull KTM won the 2026 Austrian MotoGP as Pedro Acosta controlled proceedings from early race distance and clinched the first premier class checkered flag of his career and the first for the factory this season. The Austrian Grand Prix provided home ground for Red Bull KTM and was a showcase for the speed and talents of Acosta but also a strong result for Brad Binder in 6th as KTM sealed the Moto3™ Constructors Championship on the same day as the KTM GP Academy registered a podium double.

Sacha Coenen wraps 3rd place in 2026 MX2 after season-closing Australian GP

2026-09-20T11:09:00+02:00

The 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship closed with top five results for Red Bull KTM Factory Racing at Hidden Valley in Australia for the nineteenth and final round of the series. Andrea Adamo rode to 4th overall on the KTM 450 SX-F in MXGP while Sacha Coenen placed 5th in MX2 with the KTM 250 SX-F at the new facility in Darwin. Coenen bagged the bronze medal for 2026.

DOUBLE VICTORY FOR RED BULL KTM FACTORY RACING AT LOS ANGELES SMX PLAYOFF 2

2026-09-20T04:26:00+02:00

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – SMX World Championship Playoff 2, staged at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles, saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing claim an emphatic double victory, with Jorge Prado and Julien Beaumer standing atop the podium in the 450SMX and 250SMX classes, respectively.

Binder rescues Austria MotoGP™ Sprint points as Red Bull KTM show winning edge

2026-09-19T18:35:00+02:00

Red Bull KTM struck hard at a sunny Red Bull Ring today as Pedro Acosta fought for Pole Position and led the fourteenth Sprint of the MotoGP season before a late error put the talented Spaniard out of the running. The factory secured Saturday points with Brad Binder’s 9th position and will start the Grand Prix race day with Pole in Moto3™.

Red Bull KTM splash orange across all three podiums at Misano MotoGP™

2026-09-13T17:59:00+02:00

Red Bull KTM helped put on a captivating show for more than 184,000 spectators at Misano for the Grand Prix of San Marino as Pedro Acosta captured 3rd position on the KTM RC16. The 14th round of MotoGP occurred in bright European summer conditions and across the grippy Italian venue on the Adriatic coast. Prosecco sprayed throughout the day for Red Bull KTM. In Moto3™ Brian Uriarte co-starred in a tense 20-lap race and was 3rd while Collin Veijer also made the rostrum as runner-up in Moto2™.

Längenfelder posts MX2 top four finish at eye-catching Chinese Grand Prix

2026-09-13T13:28:00+02:00

Red Bull KTM inched closer to the finale of the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship with a decent catch of results at the Grand Prix of China and the penultimate round of the series. Simon Längenfelder achieved 4th with the KTM 250 SX-F at the modern and impressive International off-road circuit in Shanghai.

JORGE PRADO LEADS 450SMX STANDINGS AFTER COLUMBUS PLAYOFF PODIUM

2026-09-13T03:52:00+02:00

COLUMBUS, Ohio. – A weather-affected opening race of the 2026 SMX World Championship Playoffs at Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus saw Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Jorge Prado earn a hard-fought third position on the overall podium, with that result elevating him into the 450SMX points lead.

P6 and Misano MotoGP™ Sprint points for Pedro Acosta

2026-09-12T18:39:00+02:00

Pedro Acosta delivered Saturday points for Red Bull KTM with 6th position at a sunny Misano in the San Marino Grand Prix Sprint. The Spaniard earned the result after making 7th in qualification for the fourteenth fixture of the season. Brian Uriarte shone for the KTM GP Academy on the Rimini coastline with the 2nd best lap in Moto3 Q2.

GO OUT. MEET YOURSELF: THE 2027 KTM 690 RALLY

2026-09-08T17:00:00+02:00

KTM returns to its Rally Raid roots with the highly anticipated 2027 KTM 690 RALLY, reconnecting with a legacy built on long-distance oﬀ-road exploration and uncompromising terrain performance.

LETTENBICHLER SWEEPS ABESTONE HARD ENDURO TO STRENGTHEN HEWC TITLE CHARGE

2026-09-06T20:48:00+02:00

Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Manuel Lettenbichler has extended his lead in the 2026 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship with a dominant victory at round five, Abestone Hard Enduro. Delivering a commanding performance aboard his KTM 300 EXC, the reigning champion secured maximum points across Saturday’s Prologue and Sprint Race before going on to win Sunday’s Main Race by six minutes.

Laengenfelder takes MX2 runner-up honors at Turkish MXGP Grand Prix

2026-09-06T17:59:00+02:00

The FIM Motocross World Championship rounded the flat, jumpy hard-pack of the Afyon Motor Sports Center for the Grand Prix of Turkey and Red Bull KTM emerged from round 17 of 19 with a decent 2nd place by Simon Laengenfelder in MX2.

THE 2027 KTM 300 EXC HARDENDURO: TESTED TO THE EXTREME

2026-09-03T17:00:00+02:00

The KTM 300 EXC HARDENDURO is a purpose-built, premier model in the KTM Enduro lineup, engineered with years of championship-winning expertise and pedigree, bringing Factory Racing energy directly to the dealership floor.

2027 KTM 450 SMR: TREMBLE THE APEXES

2026-09-01T17:00:00+02:00

The technically advanced but temptingly raw KTM 450 SMR is still the reference for competition orientated Supermoto. Performance, pace, purpose: the 2027 version retains all the class-leading characteristics but with a sharp new look and extended coverage through the new Premium Manufacturer’s Warranty.