Kiwi Rider February 2024 Vol.2 | Page 19

DIRT NEWS

KTM ANNOUNCES CONNECTIVITY MODULE

If you happen to like to tune your bike as you go , be it for the track or the enduro trails , the KTM group is introducing something that you might want to pay attention to . For 2024 , KTM is expanding upon the number of bikes which can make use of the firm ’ s electronic tuning tech , known as the Connectivity Unit Offroad ( CUO ), with multiple “ regular ” bikes now getting access to the tech which was previously reserved for the Factory Edition models . The units are expected to land in the New Zealand market in the second quarter of 2024 , the new Connectivity Unit Offroad ( CUO ) teams up a relevant brand app ( e . g . the KTMConnect or Ride Husqvarna Motorcycles app ) to help riders customise and fine-tune their offroad machinery . The CUO can be fitted to a range of 2022 or later models , including the 2022-23 KTM SX-F and XC-F models , the GasGas four-stroke range , 2022 -2024 FC 250 and FC 450 Rockstar Edition models , 2023-2024 FC 250 , FC 350 , and FC 450 four-stroke motocross models , as well as the 2023-2024 FX 350 and FX 450 cross country machines . The relevant app for each brand is available as a free download and once it is paired with the CUO , riders can create and save multiple engine maps and suspension set-ups for use at all types of circuits . Downloading also gives riders instant access to the Suspension feature that offers an intuitive guide to setting the SAG , along with suggesting set-up recommendations based on their weight and the track conditions . Settings are saved within a Virtual Garage on the app for future reference where riders can also access their Owner ’ s Manual . On top of that , a personal profile can be created where native languages and preferred dealerships can be selected . Pretty handy stuff . But it is the engine tuning options that will be

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