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KTM MotoGP machine test at Red Bull Ring

Trev by Trev
December 3, 2015
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KTM MotoGP machine tested at Red Bull Ring

KTM MotoGP RC16
KTM MotoGP RC16

The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing Team has completed the roll-out of the KTM RC16 at Austria’s Red Bull Ring exactly 15 months after announcing its proposed entry into MotoGP in the 2017 season.

KTM MotoGP RC16 - Alex Hofmann
KTM MotoGP RC16 – Alex Hofmann

Test rider Alex Hoffmann carried out three days of comprehensive testing with the KTM MotoGP racing bike at the venue that will see the return of the Motorcycle World Championship in 2016. The performance tests with the bike that has been completely developed in-house by KTM were conducted in good conditions and went exactly according to plan.

KTM MotoGP RC16 - Alex Hofmann
KTM MotoGP RC16 – Alex Hofmann

Pit Beirer (Motorsport Director): “Thursday was a very emotional moment, not only for me but also for the company, and I believe for many KTM fans in Austria and all over the world. This, and the start of the project on the racing circuit are just as important as any lap time. A very big thanks to Alex (Hofmann) and the entire team for the excellent performance. The feedback and the fact that we were already able to put in very many laps without any problems gives us a lot of motivation for the next steps in this long journey towards our entry into MotoGP in 2017”.

KTM MotoGP RC16 - Alex Hofmann
KTM MotoGP RC16 – Alex Hofmann

Sebastian Risse (Technical Director Onroad): “There was of course a great deal of tension and pressure on the team and the roll-out took place earlier and on a larger scale than originally planned. The fact that it all went as smoothly as it did, and the data that we have been able to gather makes us very optimistic about the further development of the KTM RC16. Although we are still far removed from the detailed work, these three days were a very positive and instructive test for us.”

KTM MotoGP RC16 - Alex Hofmann, Sebastian Risse, Pit Beirer
KTM MotoGP RC16 – Alex Hofmann, Sebastian Risse, Pit Beirer

Alex Hofmann (Test Rider MotoGP): “What shall I say? Just take a look at my boots and the bike. They both look like new. I have already experienced very different premieres. A big respect for what KTM has already achieved in this extremely short time. I think you can not only see it in my face, but also among all those who have worked here with such enthusiasm and professionalism.”

KTM MotoGP RC16 - Alex Hofmann
KTM MotoGP RC16 – Alex Hofmann

Another test with Alex Hofmann and the second test rider Mika Kallio is planned for this year. Parallel to this, there will be intensive further development on the KTM RC16 at KTM factory in Austria’s Mattighofen and Munderfing.

KTM MotoGP RC16 Test Team Red Bull Ring November 2015
KTM MotoGP RC16 Test Team Red Bull Ring November 2015
KTM MotoGP RC16 - Alex Hofmann
KTM MotoGP RC16 – Alex Hofmann
KTM MotoGP RC16 - Alex Hofmann
KTM MotoGP RC16 – Alex Hofmann
KTM MotoGP RC16 - Alex Hofmann
KTM MotoGP RC16 – Alex Hofmann
KTM MotoGP RC16
KTM MotoGP RC16
KTM MotoGP RC16
KTM MotoGP RC16
KTM MotoGP RC16 - Alex Hofmann
KTM MotoGP RC16 – Alex Hofmann
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