KTM
AX
The
KTM AX was a concept created by students and staff at FH Joanneum University in
Austria. The AX was one of six concepts created by the university in
collaboration with KTM, the Austrian motorcycle and sportscar manufacturer.
Designed
by Markus Klug and Lukas Fuchs, the KTM AX is a radical off-road vehicle which
uses the experience KTM has building successful motocross bikes and translates
it into a four-wheeled vehicle. The AX also uses the purist nature of the KTM
X-Bow as inspiration for the angular and minimalist bodywork.
Powering
the KTM AX is a hybrid propulsion system which utilizes four in-wheel electric
motors to drive the wheels. With individually steerable wheels, massive ground
clearance, reinforced tires and long travel suspension the AX would offer
superb off-road capability and agility.
The
frame of the KTM AX consists of a lightweight spaceframe structure into which
the individual components are placed. The built in rollover protection is an
additional safety feature for the two occupants.
