KTM expands adventure

From KTM North America

KTM North America is proud to introduce KTM Adventure Tours for North America. Following in the tracks of the extremely successful KTM Adventure Tours program already established in locations around the world, the KTM North American Tours program will expand into Mexico, Canada and the United States.

Scot Harden, an off-road and rally champion, has been selected to direct the KTM North American Tours.

“I couldn’t be more excited about being chosen to take on this new challenge,” said Harden. “It’s important to remember that these are not competitive events. We’re out for adventure and fun – with particular emphasis on fun! Most groups will be kept small and will be matched by ability level. We can handle the hardcore enthusiast but even rookie off-roaders will have a wonderful time.”

Not only will KTM Adventure Tour customers enjoy the opportunity to ride through some of the most spectacular locations in North America, they’ll do it aboard rally-prepped KTM 640 Adventure motorcycles. Each machine will be outfitted with the latest equipment including GPS and genuine rally road-books. Future tours will allow participants to experience other models in KTM’s off-road model line.

The 2006 KTM North American Adventure Tour season will kick-off with a series of simulated Rally Experiences throughout the Southwest United States and Baja Mexico “through some of the most remote and beautiful southwest desert landscapes,” according to Harden. In addition to the tours, a complete series of Adventure Camps will be offered as well.

An official calendar will be announced in March on www.ktmusa.com further explaining the details of each Adventure Tour. European Tours can be viewed at www.ktmadventuretours.at.