"Tech3 to switch to KTM for 2019 MotoGP season after Yamaha split". ^ Khorounzhiy, Valentin (5 March 2018)."Pol Espargaro's maiden MotoGP podium at Valencia 'unreal '". ^ Khorounzhiy, Valentin (18 November 2018).^ "Pol Espargaro to join KTM's MotoGP™ efforts".^ "Mika Kallio says KTM will make early MotoGP debut in Valencia finale".
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These results are accurate up to the 2021 Valencian Community motorcycle Grand Prix.Ģ020: Miguel Oliveira 2, Brad Binder 1 (3 in total) 2021: Brad Binder 1, Miguel Oliveira 1 (2 in total)Ģ018: Pol Espargaró 1 (1 in total) 2020: Pol Espargaró 5, Miguel Oliveira 5, Brad Binder 1 (11 in total)Ģ020: Pol Espargaró 2, Miguel Oliveira 1 (3 in total) Marchesini 17"/6.25" forged magnesium rim, Michelin tireĬomplete MotoGP results Motorcycle summary Marchesini 17"/4.00" forged magnesium rim, Michelin tire Steel disc, Brembo twin-piston radial caliper Steel hybrid construction, adjustable rake angle and swingarm pivotĢx 320/340mm carbon or steel discs, Brembo four-piston radial calipers Specifications Dimensions and weightsġ000 cm³ (Ø81mm, 48.5mm - suspected based on MotoGP bore limits)ĭOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, pneumatic springs, gear driveĭigital electronic indirect multi-point port injectionĦ-speed seamless-shift sequential manual, final chain-driveĪkrapovič titanium twin 2-into-1 system (one per cylinder bank)ĭrive by wire, engine braking, traction control, wheelie control, quick shift+ KTM has not officially confirmed the reasoning for the "16" designation, but it is assumed to be a reference to the number of valves in the engine (4 valves per cylinder x 4 cylinders), similar to the designation of the V-twin RC8. The motorcycle's name derives from KTM's long-standing usage of the "RC" designation (short for "Road/Competition") for its sportbikes, beginning with the RC8, RC 390, and RC 125 production models and also applied since 2012 to the RC250GP Moto3 machine. With a further five third-place podiums from Pol Espargaró, the KTM factory team finished third in the teams' championship and KTM finished fourth in the constructor's championship, ahead of Honda and Aprilia. Oliviera repeated the feat for KTM's third victory with a win at the season-closing Portuguese Grand Prix. Miguel Oliviera took KTM's second race win, and first for satellite team Tech3, just two rounds later at the Styrian Grand Prix. In 2020 Brad Binder achieved KTM's first win as a constructor in the premier MotoGP class at the Czech Grand Prix. The upgraded RC16 features a hybrid chassis design (combining elements of twin spar and trellis frame designs) manufactured from steel, and a carbon fibre swingarm. įor the 2020 season, KTM completely redesigned the RC16 chassis based on feedback from development rider Dani Pedrosa. Starting from 2019, the French private team Tech3 became KTM's first satellite team. On November 18, 2018, the RC16 achieved its first ever podium finish, having finished in 3rd place in the 2018 Valencian Community motorcycle Grand Prix with Pol Espargaró, after starting the race from 6th on the grid. Their team principals are Pit Beirer and Aki Ajo who is also Red Bull KTM Ajo's team principal. For KTM's return to MotoGP in 2017, their new factory team signed 2009 125cc runner-up, Bradley Smith and the 2013 Moto2 Champion, Pol Espargaró from Monster Yamaha Tech3.
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The RC16 made its debut as a wildcard entry at the 2016 Valencian Community motorcycle Grand Prix with test rider Mika Kallio.