Australian Road Rider

KTM'S V4

The MotoGP grid is the dead-giveaway – KTM is planning to replace its LC8 V-twin with a V-four.

Every bike manufacturer on the MotoGP grid builds a road bike engine in the same configuration as its racing engine, except KTM… well, Honda isn't selling any V-fours anymore, but don't be surprised if they make a comeback.

Ducati, Aprilia and KTM are dominating MotoGP in 2023 and they are all doing it with a V4. Honda started

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