One more factory team will compete in the MotoGP class. After a hiatus of about a decade in the most prestigious class, KTM plans comeback to MotoGP in 2017.
KTM last competed in MotoGP was in 2005 with Team Roberts. Afterwards they choose to participate in classes focusing lighter the Moto3.
But in the next three years the Australian manufacturer has a target to compete with Honda, Yamaha and Ducati in MotoGP.
"We have a plan, first of all to Moto2 and gradually move. It does not make sense to build a team KTM but using Honda engines, it is not the actual KTM. So we decided to make a big jump and competed in MotoGP. We've been very busy and tried everything to be ready for 2017, "said Head of KTM Motorsport Division, Pit Beirer.
Followed Beirer, KTM will begin conducting a series of tests on the motor that will be used by the end of 2015. He also ensures that the mount will be 100% production KTM.
"It will be fully KTM, with a concept which certainly configured V4 engine, but still with a tubular frame. Was to be built and made in Austria by KTM, so we do not find a supplier from outside to build our motors. KTM We want to make it entirely," continued he was in Autosport.
The return to the KTM MotoGP king would make motor racing event was again crowded with the factory team. Previous Suzuki and Aprilia has announced it will enliven the competition in MotoGP with Yamaha, Honda and Ducati.
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