CHRISTOPHE NAMBOTIN
Christophe Nambotin is a heavyweight addition to the KTM Enduro Factory lineup in 2012 and he joins David Knight in the big bike E3 category. The French rider will be on the 300 EXC this season and already has 14 career GP victories at World Championship series. Born on July 1, 1984 he was already third and second in the European Junior championships in 2005 an 2006. He is three times E3 French national Champion and was part of the French team to win the 2009 edition of the ISDE. Christophe joins the KTM factory team coming off his strongest season yet in the World championship where he finished second in 2011.
BIKE SPEC
KTM 300 EXC
Bike specs and photos are based on the production bike MY 2013.
ENGINE
| Engine type | Single cylinder, 2-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 293.2 cc |
| Bore/stroke | 72/72 mm |
| Compression ratio | - |
| Starter/battery | Kick- and electric starter / 12V 3Ah |
| Transmission | 6 gears |
| Carburetor | Keihin PWK 36S AG |
| Control | Exhaust control TVC |
| Lubrication | Mixture oil lubrication 1:60 |
| Gear ratios | 14:32 16:26 20:25 22:23 25:22 26:20 |
| Primary ratio | 26:72 |
| Final drive | 14:50 (13:50) |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics |
| Ignition | Kokusan |
CHASSIS
| Frame | Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 |
|---|---|
| Subframe | Aluminium |
| Handlebar | Neken, Aluminium Ø 28/22 mm |
| Front suspension | WP-USD Ø 48 mm |
| Rear suspension | WP-PDS shock absorber |
| Suspension travel front/rear | 300/335 mm |
| Front/rear brakes | Disc brake Ø 260/220 mm |
| Front/rear rims | 1.60 x 21''; 2.15 x 18'' Excel |
| Front/rear tires | 90/90-21''; 140/80-18'' |
| Chain | X-Ring 5/8 x 1/4" |
| Silencer | Aluminium |
| Steering head angle | 63.5° |
| Wheel base | 1,482±10 mm |
| Ground clearance | 355 mm |
| Seat height | 960 mm |
| Tank capacity, approx. | 9.5 l |
| Weight, without fuel, approx. | 103.1 kg |
