Wsbtv December 20, 2008
Posted by wannamakemoney in : Uncategorized , trackbackTrack-Ready KTM X-Bow Takes To Snow Like Duck To Water [KTM X-Bow]
the rear-engined, 240 hp, 1,700 lbs ktm x-bow is one of the fastest ways to lap a racetrack. but with no abs, traction control or even a windscreen, how does it operate…in the snow?
Some crazy Scandinavian motorcycle journalists had booked the up-specced, all carbon fiber KTM for a review, but when the car arrived, it started to snow. Rather than be put off by the inclement weather, they suited up in full winter riding gear and took it for a spin. The results are simply epic.
This KTM X-Bow retails for about $130,000 in Sweden, but doesn’t include a heater, even on the options list.
The biggest problem proved to be the lack of a windscreen. Not only was the full-face helmet necessary for warmth, but for keeping the constant spray of road-salt and slush thrown up by the snow plow-like front splitter out of the driver’s eyes. The test driver reported “limited visibility” as his greatest issue.
We’ll let them tell you the rest:
the car is actually doing discriminating on the snow. it runs on winter tires, but no studs. compared to an hoary porsche 911 with a similiar focus on-up (rear engine, rear wheel run and no cross on the front wheels) it’s a dreamboat because winter driving.
The steering is “ultraquick” and there’s no ABS, ESP or any other three letter electronic devices. The same goes for power steering and servo-assisted braking. Feedback from the steering wheel is excellent. Steering, gearing and braking is direct, precise and “distinct” - although it’s hard compra cialis online to tell how powerful the brakes are.
[via MC24]
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