KTM X-Bow Arrow is the Austrian sports car specialist’s first side-by-side off-road vehicle, and it signals a sharp strategic pivot. For a brand built on lightweight road and track machines, a premium UTV is a calculated gamble. Reservations open November 17, with pricing starting at $59,800 for the standard model.
KTM X-Bow Arrow Ditches the Tarmac
Beneath the bodywork sits an Audi-sourced turbocharged 2.0-liter four paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The standard car makes 280 horsepower, while the limited-edition launch model targets up to 330 horsepower. Anyone who followed the KTM X-Bow GT-XR will recognize the Audi heritage. On paper, the numbers are competitive, but sand and rock will judge the actual delivery.
Chassis duties went to KTM Components, the team behind the brand’s long Dakar Rally support. The Arrow uses a chromoly steel frame with double-wishbone suspension at all four corners, targeting more than 23.6 inches of travel. Shocks were developed with KW Reiger. Front and rear limited-slip differentials help manage power on loose surfaces.
| ⚙️Engine / Powertrain | 2.0L Turbocharged Inline-Four (Audi-sourced) |
| 🐎Power Output | 280 HP (up to 330 HP limited edition) |
| ⚡Peak Torque | 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) (est.) |
| ⏱️0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) | 0-60 mph in 4.5s (est.) |
| 🚀Top Speed | 90 mph (145 km/h) (est.) |
| 🔄Drivetrain / Gearbox | 7-Speed Dual-Clutch / AWD (est.) |
| 💰Starting Price / Est. | $59,800 |
Dakar Lessons Forged Into Every Weld
Guillaume de Mévius, a Dakar competitor and KTM X-Bow owner, launched the project through his G Rally Team/KTM X-Bow Lab Team, founded in 2018. That squad served as the testing platform, refining durability with lessons from the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship. Development driver Puck Klaassen, who has already won a Dakar stage, says the Arrow feels deeply connected to the terrain. The durability of the KTM X-Bow Arrow is the real proof point for buyers.
A Premium Price Tag Tests Patience
Inside, the fully enclosed cabin uses Sabelt seats and
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