KTM Nomenclature – What Do All The Letters Mean In KTM Motorcycle Names?

Acquiring a comprehensive understanding of KTM's nomenclature isn't for the faint of heart. From SXF to EXC-F to SMC R – and with countless bikes in between – KTM's model range is expansive. But what do all the names mean? 

Bike by bike, Centennial Auto-Sport & Tire's Caleb Guindon goes through the KTM two-wheeled lineup to explain the purpose of each letter combo. It's actually not nearly as complicated as it sounds. As for KTM, what does the brand name actually stand for? Kraftfahrzeuge Trunkenpolz Mattighofen. We'll leave that up to you to pronounce.

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