KTM announces North American tours
KTM Press Release - Feb 18, 2006

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, who, with his extensive knowledge of the Southwest United States and Baja Mexico, will ensure that the tours are as authentic and pure as are other existing KTM Tours throughout the world. “It’s important to remember that these are not competitive events,” said Harden. “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.

KTM Adventure Tours, established over ten years ago from KTM’s world headquarters in Mattighofen, Austria, are designed to provide specially guided motorcycle trips throughout the most exotic landscapes in the world for on- and off-road motorcycle enthusiasts, emphasizing enjoyment and skill enhancement. KTM Tours provide insider tips to help riders become better at what they love to do – ride. With this launch of the North American Adventure Tours program, Harden joins an exclusive fraternity of other off-road and rally champions including Heinz Kinigadner, Alfie Cox, Giovanni Sala, Fabio Fasola and the late Fabrizio Meoni all whom have served as KTM Adventure guides.

An official calendar will be announced in March on www.ktmusa.com further explaining the details of each Adventure Tour.

For additional information, please contact Scot Harden at sharden@ktmnorthamerica.com  Tel: 951-491-1819. Fax: 951-676-4571