Ktm rc16 trellis frame. Ktm motorsports is offering two full race spec 2019 red bull ktm factory racing rc16 motogp motorcycles for sale. A trellis frame such as the ktm rc16 uses responds differently. This is a motorcycle capable of.
The rc16 has a 22 litres fuel tank and a dry weight of 157 kg. I asked mika kallio if he could feel the difference with the tubular steel frame. When ktm says ready to race they are serious.
Steel tubular trellis frames not only win races for ktm in moto3 motocross enduroand rally but they also win the daily races of ktms customers no matter the ride duke rc. The rc16 is an outlier on the current motogp grid as it is the only design not to utilise a conventional aluminium twin spar frame and the ubiquitous ohlins forks. The brake discs are carbon fiber with choice of 320mm or 340mm diameter with brembo calipers and the wheels are forged magnesium.