// Generation · 2017 — 2019

SECOND GENERATION — IMU AND CRUISE CONTROL

KTM sharpens The Beast in 2017: recalibrated LC8 (most powerful in KTM history per manufacturer), lean-sensitive MTC via standard 6-axis IMU, standard Cruise Control, Track mode (optional Performance Pack), stiffened WP fork correcting gen 1 dive, and My Ride Bluetooth. The platform reaches full maturity.

88
Buyer score / 100
3
Vintages
5
Changes
2
Overhauls
1
Updates
2
Minor
↘ Changes by category
M
ENGINE
1 change
2017
Euro 4 recalibrated LC8 — raised rev ceiling, refined torque curve — most powerful LC8 engine produced by KTM per manufacturer
Major
C
FRAME
1 change
2017
Stiffened WP 48mm fork (harder springs — corrects gen 1 dive) — revised WP rear shock — new twin-LED headlight — revised bodywork design
Medium
E
ELECTRONICS
1 change
2017
Lean-sensitive MTC via standard 6-axis IMU — standard Cruise Control — optional Track mode (Performance Pack: 9-level TC, 9-level anti-wheelie, Launch Control) — optional My Ride Bluetooth
Major
A
AESTHETICS
2 changes
2018
No notable change — colours carried over
Minor
2019
Two new colour options — mechanics and electronics unchanged
Minor