Especificaciones y análisis del KTM X-Bow
Power
241HP
Torque
310Nm
Consumption
7.8l/100
Emissions
180g/km
0-100 km/h
3.9s
Top Speed
220km/h
Weight
865kg
Price
109,803€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
RWD
2 / - doors
- L
40 L
177 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the KTM X-BOW Superlight · 241 CV (2012-2015)
General description
The KTM X-Bow Superlight is the statement of intent from a motorcycle manufacturer that dared to dream on four wheels. It's not a car, it's an extension of your senses, a machine conceived with a single purpose: to offer the purest and most visceral driving experience imaginable, without filters or concessions.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel of the X-Bow is to feel the asphalt rushing by just centimeters away. Weighing only 865 kilograms and with 241 horsepower pushing from the rear, the 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 3.9 seconds crushes you against the carbon seat. With no windshield or roof, the wind, the roar of the turbo engine at your back, and the hiss of the blow-off valve become the soundtrack to a total mechanical connection. Every shift of the precise manual gearbox is an event, and every corner, a physics lesson thanks to a chassis that communicates even the slightest road imperfection. It's the thrill of a superbike with the stability of a race car.
Design and aesthetics
Its aesthetics are a direct consequence of its function. The carbon fiber monocoque chassis is exposed, proud, like the skeleton of a technological beast. The bodywork is minimal, just a few panels to optimize aerodynamics. There are no doors, no luxuries, only the essentials for going fast. Its design doesn't aim to be beautiful in the conventional sense, but brutally honest and spectacularly effective, a piece of engineering that hides nothing.
Technology and features
The X-Bow's technology isn't found in touch screens, but in its racing DNA. The heart is its carbon monocoque chassis, a feat of rigidity and lightness worthy of elite supercars. The double-wishbone suspensions, inherited directly from single-seaters, ensure exceptional control and composure. The engine, a robust 2.0 TFSI from Audi, offers explosive and reliable performance, proving that the best technology is that which serves dynamics and pure performance.
Competition
Finding a direct rival is complex, as the X-Bow occupies a very exclusive niche. Its spiritual competitors are other asphalt purists like the Ariel Atom, the Caterham Seven, or the Lotus Exige. They all share the same philosophy of extreme lightness and total driver connection, although each interprets the symphony of speed with its own nuances, offering different degrees of radicalism and focus between the road and the track.
Conclusion
The KTM X-Bow Superlight is a sublime and demanding machine, a wonderful toy for those who see driving as a passion and not just a chore. It is not practical, comfortable, or quiet. It is the complete opposite. It's an adrenaline rush, a precision tool for devouring corners, and an unforgettable experience that reconnects you with the purest essence of motorsport. It's an indulgence for the soul, not for reason.