Cleveland IX Center 01.25.2013 to 01.27.2013

The Five Star Cycle staff will be at the KTM Pavilion at the Progressive International Motorcycle Show at the I-X Center in Cleveland Friday Jan 25 thru Sunday Jan 27. 

This will be the area's first chance to take a look at some of the 2013 street models. Other models will be on hand as well:

- 2013 690 Duke

- 2013 1190 RC8 R

- 2013 990 SM T 

- 2013 990 Adventure Baja

- 2013 690 Enduro R

- 2013 500 EXC

- 1190 RC8 RS (KTM/HMC Chris Fillmore replica)

- 450 SX-F FE (Red Bull KTM Ryan Dungey replica)

- 2013 300 XC-W

- 2013 50 SXS (KJSC replica)

- 2013 85 SXS

- 2013 250 SX 

KTM will also be showcasing PowerParts and PowerWear. 

More information about the show is available on the show's website

Swing by the store on you're way there! We currently have $2.00 off coupons available at the store usable at the show's box office. 

KTM North America Inc. Leaves 2012 with Record Success

From KTM Press Release:

Murrieta, CA – KTM North America, Inc. is excited to report another successful year in 2012 thanks to its loyal owners, dedicated dealers, racing fans and the continued growth of its products across all motorcycle segments.

In 2012, KTM retail sales increased by over 15% showing particular growth in its core offroad competition segment. Two models particularly led the charge: the 350 SX-F in motocross and the street-legal 500 EXC in travel enduro. The latter even won “Bike of the Year” in Dirt Rider, Dirt Bike and Cycle World magazines complementing the 450 XCF-W’s shootout win awards in Dirt Bike and Dirt Rider.

At the business level, KTM was elected Motorcycle USA’s “Best OEM of 2012” while KTM North America President, Jon-Erik Burleson, was named “Motorcyclist of the Year” by the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA). In the same year, the late Rod Bush, former President of the KTM, was inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame for his instrumental role in growing the KTM brand from 1987 to 2005.

At KTM, a successful year can only be celebrated on the racing podium. This was accomplished when Red Bull KTM Factory Rider, Ryan Dungey, claimed the first-ever 450 Motocross Championship for the KTM brand. In the street segment, KTM/HMC Factory rider, Chris Fillmore, earned KTM’s top finish in the AMA Pro Superbike class aboard the KTM 1190 RC8 R with a 4th place result. The championships continued on the offroad side as KTM continued to reinforce its lead role earning multiple championships:

- WORCS Pro 2 Lights – Ivan Ramirez
- GNCC XC2 – Jason Thomas
- AMA National Enduro – Steward Baylor Jr.
- AMA National Hare & Hound – Kurt Caselli
- AMA EnduroCross – Taddy Blazusiak
- GNCC Women’s – Maria Forsberg
- AMA EnduroCross Women’s – Maria Forsberg

In October, KTM announced the return of the most popular Supercross intermission show, the KTM Junior Supercross Challenge (KJSC). The program allows rider’s 7-8 years of age to race aboard identically prepared 50 SXS motorcycles on the same race track as their Supercross heroes. The program will debut in 2013 at the third Anaheim Supercross.

In December, KTM kicked-off its official return to the International Motorcycle Shows where the new range of KTM street and off-road motorcycles are displayed at select key events across the country. For more information on the KJSC Program please visit www.ktmjrsx.com and for further information on KTM North America, Inc. please visit www.ktmusa.com.

Factory Direct Modification Campaign – Preformed Fuel Hose Replacement

Affected Models:

2012: 350 XCF-W, 350 EXC-F, 500 EXC 
2013: 250 XC-F, 250 XCF-W, 350 XC-F, 350 XCF-W, 450 XC-F, 450 XC-W, 500 XC-W, 350 EXC-F, 500 EXC

Caution!:

Motorcycles that are affected should not be operated until the preformed fuel hose is replaced. 

Restrictions: 

Not all units are affected. KTM has determined certain units by VIN to be concerned under this recall. 

Initial Information: 

» In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, KTM North America, Inc. is conducting a recall of the preformed fuel hose on certain KTM Enduro motorcycles. The hose may leak during use, posing a fire and crash hazard. 

» KTM has determined that a defect which relates to motor vehicle and rider safety exists with selected 2012 and 2013 models pertaining to the preformed fuel hose on such models. To ensure the highest level of safety, performance, reliability and customer satisfaction, it is necessary to replace the preformed fuel hose on all affected units. 

» On affected units, during use the preformed fuel hose may develop small holes or cracks in the ends of the preformed fuel hose; this could result in the possibility of the preformed fuel hose to leak fuel and subsequently lead to an accident which could cause injury or death to the rider or others. 


» It has been determined that the cause of the defect is from variations in the production process of the preformed fuel hose at the supplier. To remedy this defect the replacement preformed fuel hose molding process by the supplier has been changed. 

» KTM has notified all registered owners of the above affected motorcycles by mail. A copy of the customer letter is included in this bulletin. The customer should take the letter along with the affected motorcycle to an authorized KTM Dealer for the replacement of their preformed fuel hose.

NOTE: 

This Technical Bulletin only affects certain VIN numbers! 

Affected customers were to receive a letter about the recall in December, 2012.

To verify if your motorcycle is affected under this campaign, please contact Five Star Cycle's Orange Level Service Center at 814-763-2453.