Farewell KTM 125cc - yet another victim of the world economy

November 9, 8:22 AMBoomer Biker ExaminerBruce Hosking

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Red Bull KTM Moto Sport Team
Photo - KTM

We would like to thank KTM and Red Bull, all our partners, sponsors, suppliers, media , friends and of course our riders for their support and all efforts over the last seven years. Without you all, development and success would not have been possible! Thank you in the name of all Red Bull KTM Moto Sport staff!

Statistic 125 FRR 2003-2009

Construction

Harald Bartol - Technical Director
Mario Galeotti - Chassis Development
Warren Willing - Chassis Development
Xavier Palacin - Engine Design
Javier Soldevila - Chassis Design

Construction time January 2003 - GP Suzuka / April 2003

Podium

13 x Victory
20 x 2nd Position
13 x 3rd Position
Total 46 x 125cc Podium

15 x Pole Position
6 x Circuit Best Lap
8 x Fastest Lap

1 x Constructor Titel 2005


Statistic 250 FRR 2005-2009

Construction

Harald Bartol - Technical Director
Mario Galeotti - Chassis Development
Warren Willing - Chassis Development
Xavier Palacin - Engine Design
Javier Soldevila - Chassis Design

Construction time Winter 2004/2005 - GP Donington / July 2005

Podium

9 x Victory
6 x 2nd Position
9 x 3rd Position
Total 24 x Podiums 250cc

5 x Pole Position
4 x Circuit Best Lap
11 x Fastest Lap

Some best moments:

• 2003: First podium for 125cc after only 14 rounds (2nd Position M. Kallio / GP Sepang)
• 2005: First KTM win (C. Stoner / GP Sepang) • 2005: Constructors Titel 125cc class
• 2005: Podium in 250cc at first Race participation (2nd Position A. West / GP Donington)
• 2006: First victory in 250cc (H. Aoyama / GP Istanbul Park)
• 2006: Victories 125cc + 250cc GP Motegi (125cc 1st Position M. Kallio / 250cc 1st Position H. Aoyama)
• 2007: 250cc double win GP Sachsenring (1st Position H. Aoyama, 2nd Position M. Kallio)
• Total of 22 Victories / 70 Podiums

Worst moments:
• 2008: GP Sepang: Information about closing 250cc GP project
• 2009: GP Estoril: Information about closing 125cc GP project

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