KTM continues its tradition of special edition motorcycles to honor championship-winning riders. The good news is that buyers get a chance to own a racing motorcycle with some seriously trick goodies, plus exclusive graphics—an instant collector’s item. This time a GNCC legend gets a KTM named after him—the 2021 KTM 350 XC-F Kailub Russell Edition.
The motor and the chassis are unchanged. However, a list of technical upgrades brings the performance of the Kailub Russell Edition above that of the standard 2021 KTM 350 XC-F. There’s an FMF Racing Factory 4.1 RCT titanium muffler. The muffler comes with a carbon fiber cap, and the titanium is anodized blue. That should improve the DOHC motor’s sound and performance, and it certainly is lighter and looks very cool.
For fast pit stops, the Kailub Russell
Edition gets a translucent quick-fill tank. A standard cap is retained. Fuel
capacity is upped to 64 gallons. KTM
holeshot device will improve starts. That’s essential on any GNCC circuit. KTM
Factory wheels increase durability on the toughest GNCC courses. An orange
sprocket is bolted to the rear hub, as is a solid rear disc. he KTM Factory
triple clamps are stronger, and they’re anodized orange. The fork offset can be
set at 20 or 22mm for personalized handling. Plus, they go nicely with the
orange frame
A composite skidplate protects the cases
of the 2021 KTM 350 XC-F Kailub Russell Edition, and its six-speed transmission.
There is also a Hinson clutch cover installed, though the clutch remains stock.
The front disc is semi-floating, and gets a guard. The GNCC-ready racebike has
a KTM Factory ribbed seat by Selle Dalla Valle of Italy. The Selle Dall Valley
logo is prominent, so everyone knows its origin.
KTM says the 2021 KTM 350 XC-F Kailub
Russell Edition will be available before winter sets in. The price has not been
announced.
