03 November 2022

Media release:

KTM Pro-XP completes the Northeast Adventure Tour successfully

• High altitude motorcycle Adventure Academy at over 8k feet at Zimithang
• KTM Riders visited Bum La pass, the international border between India & China at over 15k feet

Date: 3^rd November 2022, City: Pune: KTM, the world’s No 1 premium motorcycle brand, has successfully concluded its 14-day Northeast Adventure Tour. Guided by KTM experts, a group of 20+ KTM Adventure riders overcame some of the most demanding riding challenges at altitudes of over 10,000 feet to return as Pro with stories to tell.

The KTM Pro-XP riders underwent off-road training at the high-altitude Adventure Academy at Zimithang at an altitude of over 8000 feet. This gave them the necessary skills to take on the challenges of the tour with ease.

The KTM Pro-XPians conquered about 2,000 km traversing multiple terrains like forests, tarmac, broken tarmac, water crossings, slush, gravel, mud, sand, and twisties under the able guidance of KTM Adventure experts. The KTM riders took up a challenging ride to Bum La pass, the highest pass in the trip, at an altitude of over 15,000 feet. The riders also visited landmark locations like the Tawang, Sela pass, Tenga Valley, Ziro Valley, Seppa pass.

Sumeet Narang, President, Probiking, said: “The KTM Pro-XP platform is designed to help owners discover their biking potential and get to know the true capabilities of their KTM machines. We are elated to have successfully completed the Northeast Adventure Tour. Curated experiences like visiting Bum La pass, Ziro Valley, and the high-altitude Adventure Academy with KTM Experts are the hallmark of a KTM Pro-XP tour.”

About KTM Pro Experiences:

KTM Pro-XP is a riding and community engagement programme that offers a range of professional riding experiences across Trail, Track, and Tarmac for KTM owners to hone their riding skills to a pro level. A brief overview of the various KTM Pro-XP properties:

Adventure Pro Experiences offer a set of curated experiences to handhold the KTM Adventure owners in their journey to becoming off-road Pro-Bikers. Riders can choose from

• Adventure Tours – Marquee long-distance tours ranging from 7 to 14 days guided by experts covering the less-travelled, adventurous route to breath-taking destinations like Ladakh, Spiti, Northeast, Sikkim, Darjeeling, and Kerala.
• Adventure Academy – Closed-circuit off-road training programme designed by KTM experts across 20 towns.
• Adventure Trails – Adventure rides on unique trails curated and led by KTM experts across 50+ towns.
• Adventure Escape – Exciting morning rides to experience curated adventure routes near your city, conducted by KTM dealerships on the third Sunday of every month.

About KTM:

True to its “Ready to Race” philosophy, KTM has an unparalleled legacy in motorsports with over 325+ world championships spanning over 66 years since 1953. Since its entry into India in 2012, KTM has grown its presence to 320 cities and 450 stores. KTM has built a strong customer base of over 3.2 lakh biking enthusiasts in this short time, making India the largest global market for KTM. The partnership of Bajaj Auto Limited and KTM is over 12 years old, with Bajaj Auto Limited owning a 48% stake in KTM AG.

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