2017 KTM Mini Bike Range

KTM has officially unveiled its “Sportminicycle” range for 2017, including 50SX, 65SX and 85SX models for junior riders and racers.

At a recent event in Las Vegas, as part of the AMA Supercross series that was won by Red Bull KTM rider and back-to-back 450SX champion, Ryan Dungey, the new Mini Bikes were unveiled with some exciting changes. For 2017, the 50SX and 65SX will receive the brand new AER 35 fork by WP Suspension, which is an incredible step forward in terms of air fork technology for miniature motorcycles. This revolutionary technology allows the bikes to be adjusted easily for the growing rider with a simple fork pump. These models also boast a fully adjustable shock absorber, new exhaust system, an hour-metre and new graphics in the style of the “adult” bikes, which allows these exciting to step out as the benchmark in terms of junior machines.

The KTM 50SX is a true KTM for young motocross riders at the entry level of the sport. With its steady, controllable power and an automatic clutch, the 50SX is ideal for the budding motocross racer. Its bigger brother, the KTM 65SX, is a fully-fledged piece of racing kit for youngsters, and sets the standard in terms of power, riding dynamics, equipment and craftsmanship.

^ The 2017 KTM 65SX… 

The biggest machine in the junior range is the class-leading KTM 85SX, which is available in both small-wheel and big-wheel guises. For 2017, this machine retains its traditional sprung forks, but detail changes have further improved the ever-popular, ready-to-race machine.

^ The 2017 KTM 85SX…

“It gives us great satisfaction to bring some major updates to the Sportminicycle range,” said KTM Offroad Product Manager, Joachim Sauer. “Of course the biggest changes are in the suspension for the 50SX and 65SX, which now receive the brilliant, revolutionary WP AER 35 front fork system. This means that as a young rider is growing, the spring rate can be easily adjusted, as can the setting of the bike for different tracks and terrain. In the rear of the bike is a fully adjustable shock absorber, as well as other detail improvements throughout these small machines providing the very best quality for young riders.”

“It gives us a lot of pride to see young riders embrace the orange family, giving them the feeling of quality equipment from a young age for those who enjoy riding for fun as well as those that go on to be professional athletes,” concluded Sauer.

The 2017 KTM Sportminicycle range will become available in Australian KTM dealerships in late July. An Australian pricing structure is yet to be confirmed.