On The Pegs VOL . 4 ISSUE 11 - NOVEMBER 2020 23
The combination of fast , usable power and 250-esque handling means this machine is a fierce competitor in offroad competition . The KTM 350 XC-F KAILUB RUSSELL is as close as fans can get to the race machine of the FMF KTM Factory Racing Team star . Aside from the tuned engine featuring a Hinson clutch cover , the light , orange chassis and high-quality WP suspension , this special model offers a slew of details and technical highlights . From the FMF slip-on silencer to the larger tank , to the Factory parts such as orange-anodized triple clamps , Factory wheels , Selle Dalla Valle seat , semi-floating front disc and solid rear disc and front brake disc guard , the pure racing DNA is unmistakable in this championship-winning machine .
Delivering equal parts agility and power , the KTM 350 XC-F is the perfect base for the new KTM 350 XC-F KAILUB RUSSELL . Housed in a light Chromoly frame with exclusive orange powder coating , the engine is an engineering marvel . Featuring a compact and lightweight ( 60 lbs .) construction , this DOHC ( double overhead camshaft ) design boasts lightweight titanium valves and Diamond-like Coating ( DLC ) cam followers for lively power across the rev range . Enhanced by an FMF muffler , the KTM 350 XC-F KAILUB RUSSELL pumps out big power but remains as nimble as a smaller machine , making it the perfect middleweight monster . Keeping the engine turning out massive power lap after lap is the large capacity translucent fuel tank offering 2.64 gal . ( 10 L ) of fuel , enough to keep the bike out on the track and ahead of the competition .
Factory triple clamps anodized in orange provide perfect clamping and precisely calculated stiffness and offset ( 20 or 22 mm of adjustable offset ) to match the flex characteristics of the frame and fork , resulting in a front end that works in perfect harmony . The rubber damped handlebar fixation reduces vibration and allows for adjustment between two different mounting positions . An hour meter is fitted as standard on the upper triple clamp , keeping the rider informed of the number of hours spent tearing up the track and when the next service is due . Brembo brake callipers clamp down on a floating front disc and a solid rear disc . When you ’ re going fast , sometimes you need to slow down fast , and nothing brakes harder or faster than this offroad-specific setup .
The KTM 350 XC-F KAILUB RUSSELL will be available in North American KTM dealerships this fall . For more information and to view a complete list of authorized KTM dealerships , please visit www . ktm . com / us /. n