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The smell of burnt rubber is in the air, the sound of the KTM 250 DUKE has been immortalised in the memory: ‘My stunt performances are only possible because the DUKE has the necessary power, manoeuvrability and stability,’ enthuses KTM stunt racer Rok Bagoros.

Rok Bagoros' stunt show was one of the highlights at the opening ceremony of the new special exhibition “30 Years of DUKE”. The KTM Motohall is thus honouring a motorbike that inspires a large fan base as an impetuous powerhouse with an unconventional design language. The exhibition shows the KTM DUKE in all its facets: as an "exploded bike" in its individual parts, in wheelie position in the black photo box and as a living legend on the Community Wall.

"The DUKE tells an impressive story. Since its launch 30 years ago, it has revolutionised the motorbike world and is still a symbol of innovation and riding fun today, as well as a symbol of KTM's READY TO RACE motto", emphasised Eva Priewasser, Managing Director of the KTM Motohall, at the opening of the new special exhibition.

KTM DUKE: A life in the fast lane

Even during the opening weekend on 12 and 13 October, it became clear just how big the DUKE fan community is. Chief Engineer Hermann Sporn spoke to an interested audience about the DUKEvolution - the development history and technology of the DUKE. Stunt rider Rok Bagoros also gave guests insider information and autographs at the tech talk.

The biggest crowd-puller was the exhibition itself. One of the first visitors to the special exhibition was KTM board member Philipp Habsburg: "The DUKE is an icon that has continuously evolved over the years to meet the increasing demands of today's riders. It symbolises KTM's commitment to modern motorbike construction. The new special exhibition shows this very impressively."

"30 Years of DUKE" can be admired as a special exhibition at the KTM Museum in Mattighofen until the end of 2025. All information at ktm-motohall.com.