This is the eighth season with the Moto3 specification KTM RC 250 R 4-stroke as we switched in 2013 from the 2-stroke KTM RC 125 that had powered the Rookies for the first 6 seasons.
Just as the RC 125 was a close brother to the 125cc GP machines raced by the KTM factory so successfully, the RC 250 R is a reflection of the factory KTM Moto3 machine. It is the start of another great lineage, the 2012 factory KTM won the 2012 Moto3 World Championship in the hands of Sandro Cortese and in 2013 KTMs filled the top four places. The success continued through 2018 with ex Rookie Jorge Martín winning the Moto3 World Championship
For the 25 Rookies the first chance to ride the KTMs in 2020 came at the preseason test held at the Red Bull Ring with two days on track. Riders come from across the globe, from Japan to the USA and Columbia and across Europe from Spain to Russia.
The Grand Prix paddock watches the intense action of the Rookies races picking out future stars and the Rookies themselves study their Grand Prix heroes in action looking for tips and inspiration. They get both from the Red Bull Ajo KTM team with ex Rookie Jorge Martín looking for Moto2 glory in 2020.
| ROOKIES CUP KTM RC 250 R ROOKIES | Technical Details: | |
|---|---|
| ENGINE: | Single cylinder, liquid cooled / 4-stroke / DOHC |
| DISPLACEMENT: | 249,5cc |
| BORE X STROKE: | 81 x 48,5mm |
| PERFORMANCE: | min. 39kW at 13.000rpm |
| ENGINE SPEED: | max. 13,000rpm |
| FRONT SUSPENSION: | WP / DM 45mm, RCMA3548 |
| REAR SUSPENSION: | WP / BAVP 4618, adjustable length, hydraulic preload |
| FRONT BRAKE: | Brembo Radial calliper, 290mm single Galfer disc |
| REAR BRAKE: | Formula brake system, 190mm Galfer disc |
| RIMS FRONT/REAR: | OZ Forged Aluminium 2,5 x 17in / 3,5 x 17in |
| TIRES FRONT/REAR: | Dunlop 90/80-17in / 115/80-17in |
| EXHAUST SYSTEM: | Akrapovic Full Titanium GP EVO6 Twin Megaphone System (max. 115dB) |
| FRAME: | Tubular steel with adjustable headstock and swing arm pivot |
| DRY WEIGHT: | approx. 82kg |
| TANK CAPACITY: | approx. 11 litres |
| GENES: | GP125 - geometry, ergonomics, aerodynamic, components MotoGP Motor - Cylinder head and throttle body layout RC8 R SBK- electronics, frame knowhow, material/machining MX - lubrication system, gear box, clutch, kinematics valve train |
| TECHNOLOGIES: | WP Suspension WP Radiator: Water radiator + oil-water heat exchanger WP Components: Frame manufacturing Speedfiber: Bodywork |
| KTM TECHNOLOGIES: | Kiska - Industrial Design Pankl - Racing Systems |
