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KTM Developing 500cc and 800cc Twins

After setting a new company record for motorcycle sales on the back of small displacement models like the Duke line (like the 390 Duke pictured above), KTM is turning its attention to mid-sized models. Speaking with Overdrive.in at the 2014 Indian Auto Expo, KTM Chief Executive Officer Stefan Pierer says the company has 500cc and 800cc parallel Twin engines in development, with new models expected to enter production within three years. The new mid-sized models will be produced in India for the Indian market to avoid the country’s stringent import duties.

Dainese Reveals D-Air Racing Thorax

Dainese has revealed a new version of its airbag protection system for racers that adds protection to a rider’s chest named the D-Air Thorax. Like the D-Air Street, the Thorax uses an airbag that inflates upon a collision to protect the collarbone and torso, but has a more ergonomic design to suit a racer’s compact riding posture. The shoulder protection has also changed from the original D-Air Racing design, covering more of the shoulders’ sides as well as the collarbone area.

Arrow Exhaust For 09-14 KTM 690 Enduro R Available From SpeedMob

This just in from SpeedMob Inc., distributor of Arrow exhausts: After much anticipation, Arrow exhausts are now available for the 2014 KTM 690 Enduro R. The Arrow Race-Tech silencer is offered in titanium or aluminum, with the option of a carbon fiber or steel end cap. Arrow exhaust brand is now distributed to the US and Canada through SpeedMob, Inc.