KTM Re-Signs Tino
J
ason Tino, 22, and FMF KTM
Factory Racing have agreed to
a multi-year extension. Tino earned
the American National Enduro
Championship NE Pro2 class title
this year and is currently third in
the Grand National Cross Country
(GNCC) XC2 250 Pro standings in
his first season with the team.
"I am honored to extend my part-
nership with the FMF KTM Factory
Racing Team into the future," Tino
said. "My aspiration to be a part
of this team has been a lifelong
dream. To continue this journey
with such a remarkable group of
individuals who dedicate immense
effort to our shared goal is truly sur-
real. Our objective is to achieve vic-
tory, and I am just getting started."
Tim Weigand, FMF KTM Fac-
tory Racing team manager, said,
"We're excited to have Jason Tino
back with the team. He has a lot
of natural speed, determination,
and a strong work ethic. He's a
young rider with a lot of poten-
tial, and we're looking forward to
watching him take that next step,
run up front, and continue to fight
for championships in 2027." CN
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IN THE
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The 2026 ANEC Pro2
class champion,
Jason Tino, earned a
multi-year contract
extension with the
FMF KTM Factory
Racing Team.
Bullet 650 Makes North American Debut
R
oyal Enfield showcased the
Bullet 650 at the 2026 Audrain
Concours Motor Week in Rhode
Island, offering U.S. fans their
first chance to see the new model
in person.
The first Royal Enfield Bullet
model dates back to 1932, which
Royal Enfield claims makes it the
longest continuously produced
motorcycle model. Jay Leno
joined the Royal Enfield team to
unveil the 2026 bike, discussing
the model's history and the new
bike's key features.
Nathan Kolbe, Head of Market-
ing - Americas Region, said, "The
Bullet 650 is one of the iconic
models, a real crown jewel in the
Royal Enfield product range. We
were excited to have it with us
for the Audrain Concours Motor
Week and show the public what
a special machine this is. Riders
can now see the bike in retailers
across North America and experi-
ence the bike for themselves via
our demo fleets."
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The new Royal
Enfield Bullet 650
made its North
American debut in
Rhode Island.