Manufacturer KTM Class Prototype | Production since 2015 | |
Engine 1,000 cc (61 cu in) four-stroke V4 | ||
KTM RC16 is a road racing motorcycle developed to race in the MotoGP series for the 2017 season
History
RC16 will make its debut as a wildcard entry at the 2016 Valencian Community motorcycle Grand Prix with test rider Mika Kallio. For the 2017 MotoGP season, the factory-based KTM has signed a two years contract with the 2009 125cc runner-up, Bradley Smith, and the 2013 Moto2 Champion, Pol Espargaro. The team will be managed by Aki Ajo, who currently manages the Red Bull KTM Ajo team.
References
KTM RC16 Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA