ATV.com News Archive Year 2009 | 2008 | 2007

Other Manufacturers News

The major Japanese and North American manufacturers dominate ATV manufacturing, but there are other OEMs, particularly from China, making a splash.
KTM hosts free day of motocross riding for KTM owners KTM North America is inviting all KTM owners out for a free day of motocross riding at Pala Raceway in Southern California on Dec. 11, 2009. November 20, 2009
KTM extends partnership with FRE Racing KTM Motorsports will extend its relationship with Farr Racing Enterprises (FRE) and its three-rider ATV GNCC Team for the 2010 season. Bryan Cook will join the FRE/KTM team for 2010. November 11, 2009
KTM's Kirkland wins GNCC XC2 championship FRE/KTM ATV GNCC rider Josh Kirkland claimed the XC2 Pro-Am ATV GNCC Championship at the final round of the series by a single point over Yamaha rider Brian Wolf. October 26, 2009
KTM doubles ATV contingency for 2010 Covering 13 national and regional racing series and more than 170 racing classes, KTM has announced its double championship rewards 2010 ATV contingency program that puts $1.3 million up for grabs for novice racers to experienced professionals. October 26, 2009
Kirkland takes over GNCC XC2 lead FRE/KTM XC2 Pro-Am rider Josh Kirkland won his second consecutive race to take over the points lead heading to the final round of the GNCC Series. October 05, 2009
Atwell secures Women’s GNCC Championship FRE/KTM rider Angel Atwell secured the Women’s ATV Championship at the 11th round of the GNCC Series while her teammates Adam McGill and Josh Kirkland had remarkable days as well, both finishing on the podium. September 28, 2009
KTM rider wins European Quad Championship Team KTM UK's Paul Holmes wrapped up the 2009 GOLDSPEED EMX Quad European Championship after a victory at the penultimate round in France this past weekend. September 09, 2009
Paul Holmes earns British MX win Paul Holmes took his KTM 505 SX to another overall win in the fourth round of the 2009 ACU British MMX Quad Championship on May 24. Holmes went 2-1 in the two motos to secure the overall victory. May 26, 2009
KTM ATVs top podium in Poland KTM ATV riders Paul Holmes and Stefan Schreiber took the top two steps on the podium at the opening round of the 2009 GOLDSPEED EMX European Quad Championship on May 17. May 20, 2009
FRE/KTM GNCC picks up two wins The FRE/KTM ATV GNCC team had another successful weekend with all three team riders landing on the podium, two of them earning a win. May 18, 2009
FRE/KTM GNCC team struggles in the mud The FRE/KTM ATV GNCC team tackled another mud race at the 6th round of the series. May 05, 2009
Three FRE/KTM riders lead GNCC points chase The FRE/KTM ATV GNCC Team continued its podium streak by placing all three riders, Adam McGill, Josh Kirkland and Angel Atwell on the podium again. All three riders now hold the Championship points lead in their respective class (Pro, Pro-Am and Women’s Expert). April 21, 2009
KTM's Husseini wins Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge KTM’s Sebastian Husseini won the overall ATV classification at the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2009, which ran from March 23-27. March 31, 2009
TPR youth ATV parts meet CPSIA lead limits Tarantula Performance Racing (TRP) says its youth ATV front bumper, rear grab bar, heel guard and nerf bar meet or exceed the new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) lead limits for youth products. March 08, 2009
KTM offers $136,750 in GNCC contingency Long-time Can-Am Grand National Cross Country Series supporter KTM has announced its 2009 GNCC contingency program. February 23, 2009