KTM

Discover KTM's presence in Forza Horizon 2! Learn about their history, the X-Bow R, and other performance models featured in the game. Your ultimate guide.

Hey there! So, you're curious about KTM in Forza Horizon 2? Awesome choice! While KTM is super famous for their insane motorcycles, they've also dipped their toes into the car world, and you can find some of their creations in the game. A Little Background KTM actually started way back in 1934 as a metalworking shop in Austria. After World War II, things slowed down, so they started making motorcycles. A guy named Ernst Kronreif bought a big chunk of the business, and bam – Kronreif & Trunkenpolz Mattighofen, or KTM, was born! They've dominated motocross and enduro racing for ages, and even jumped into road racing with championship wins. Their first four-wheeled venture? The super cool KTM X-Bow. KTM in Forza Horizon 2 KTM is an Austrian manufacturer that's been in the Forza series since *Forza Motorsport 5* and shows up in *Forza Motorsport 6: Apex* too. While the focus here is Forza Horizon 2, it's good to know they're a big deal in the racing world. Vehicles You'll Find When it comes to KTM in the game, you're mainly looking at their wild X-Bow. ### Production * 2013 KTM X-Bow R: This is a real head-turner. It's Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) and packs a 2.0L Turbocharged I4 engine. You're looking at around 295 horsepower (220 kW) and 295 ft-lb (400 Nm) of torque. It's pretty light too, at 1786 lbs (810 kg), with a weight distribution of 40% front and 60% rear. It's a pure performance machine! ### Race KTM also brings some serious race-bred machines to the table: * 2020 KTM X-Bow GT2: This one is a beast! It's RWD with a 2.5L Turbocharged I5 engine, pushing out a massive 600 hp (447 kW) and 531 ft-lb (720 Nm) of torque. It weighs in at 2509 lbs (1138 kg) with a 44% front / 56% rear weight split. * 2018 KTM X-Bow GT4: Another track-focused weapon. This RWD car uses a 2.0L Turbocharged I4, giving you 326 hp (243 kW) and 295 ft-lb (400 Nm) of torque. It's lighter than the GT2 at 2352 lbs (1067 kg) and has a 45% front / 55% rear weight bias. So, while KTM might not have a huge lineup in Forza Horizon 2, the cars they do have are all about raw performance and a unique driving experience. Get ready to have some fun with these!