KTM has confirmed that it is returning to GP racing in the new Moto3 class with its own motorycle racer (which saw the first prototype testing at Cartagena at the beginning of January) and team in 2012, and will also be supplying engines to Kalex Engineering, whose chassis currently leads the Moto2 championship with Stefan Bradl.
KTM pulled out of the 250cc championship in 2008 basically citing that they didn’t agree with the rule changes that brought around Moto2 and then pulled out of the 125cc championship a year later, due the well known economic problems that plagued the motorcyle industries and decided to concentrate on less expensive seriesTogether the two companies will combine both skills and passion to develop two different, but parallel concepts, both focusing on a successful entry into the new race category.
We approach our entry into the Moto3 class with confidence,” said KTM head of Motorsports Pit Beirer.
“Our own plans are right on schedule for a racing bike completely developed in Mattighofen, while at the same time we have also found the best possible partner, who will present our engine at a very high and professional level.
Kalex Engineering is well positioned for this in every way and just like KTM is highly motivated to develop a bike capable of winning in the new Moto3 category.
” “The exclusive partnership with KTM as supplier of engines is a big step forward for us,” said Alex Baumgärtel, Managing Director Kalex Engineering.
“As we already have a good insight into the construction of the new KTM Moto3 engine we feel certain that we have the best basis for the drive system for our own racing motorcycle.
With this combination we can continue to build on the success we have enjoyed in the Moto2 class.
We are very much looking forward to the development and the 2012 season.
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