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recommended for use on the road , in view of the risk of collisions with road obstacles or other vehicles , but it also offers protection benefits for occasional sports use ." It is also suitable for intensive motocross riding . Directly inspired by the brand ’ s original flagship ‘ Origin ’ module , it will cover up to five inflations before a maintenance intervention ( compared with three on the old module ). The Performance airbag is directly derived from sports bike competition and has coverage adapted to those intensive sports practices - where side falls are frequent , but where road
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obstacles and other vehicles are less involved . Unlike the Essential module , the abdomen is not covered during inflation , instead protecting the shoulders and ribs , in addition to the neck , thorax and back . This module is recommended for track and off-road use . It will cover five to eight inflations depending on the product chosen , before a maintenance intervention is required . The airbag used has also been upgraded to increase the number of times it can be inflated - to cope with more intensive use . All In & motion airbags are now designed with OPW ( One Piece Woven ) fabric airbag pockets - more flexible in comparison to the former PU component . This new component will enable the number of inflations to be increased from three to eight . www . inemotion . com
KTM has launched what it describes as a " brand-new ' Academy of Speed ' track scheme for 2024 . Only a small minority get to feel the full power of a sport bike ’ s potential around highly modern motorsport circuits . But there is nothing to stop the rest of us from dreaming , right ? Well , KTM now wants to pull riders firmly into reality , and the KTM ' Academy of Speed ' is a brand-new initiative launching in 2024 that will bring orange passion , service and pulsequickening emotions to the customer track experience . " Across three events at three world class circuits in June , July and September 2024 , the KTM ' Academy of Speed ' will invite riders old and new to the brand ( and to the racetrack ) to sample highpace , high-quality guidance and high adrenaline with a premium edge ." There will be 72 places per day , each day , at the Salzburgring and Red Bull Ring ( both in Austria ) and the Automotodróm Slovakia Ring , with riders separated between three groups : Rookie , ambitious Amateur and Pro . There will be instructors and KTM ambassadors catering to every level . " Furthermore , help and coaching from the likes of MotoGP stars and former GP racer and MotoGP Team Manager Mike Leitner will happen both on and off the track . ‘ Pro ’ riders ( those with extensive trackday mileage and seeking to trim lap-times further ) can bask in the full two-day schedule with enhanced technical support , and a pitbox setup
with a seating and gear area . " An evening dinner and entertainment programme for all will foster a community spirit : the KTM ' Academy of Speed ' wants to provide first-rate tuition and create unforgettable moments , both when the visor is clicked shut and when the leathers are packed away , and the stories are flowing ." The brainchild of ex-Grand Prix riders and a result of KTM ’ s own passion for the asphalt , in 2023 Red Bull KTM Factory Racing seized two MotoGP Sprint wins and appeared on the podium nine times - finishing 4th in the championship with Brad Binder and 2nd in the constructors ' standings .
The confirmed dates are : Salzburgring , Austria : 20-21 June 2024 Red Bull Ring , Austria : 17-18 July 2024 Slovakia Ring , Slovakia : 4-5 September 2024 " The scheme is exclusive for what it offers , but welcoming riders of all skills . The KTM ' Academy of Speed ' has been created to appeal to motorcycle racing enthusiasts , KTM owners and fans of the brand , and then riders curious about their ability and who want to explore the next steps or limits ." www . ktm . com
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