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KTM to Phase Out Divisive 'Demo Mode' From Future Models

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KTM has announced it will gradually phase out the 'demo mode' that drew mixed reactions, starting with future models. The Austrian manufacturer says the decision was made directly in response to customer feedback.

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Shinji Hanoura
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The pros and cons of demo mode have been debated for a while. How a feature is presented and delivered actually matters just as much as ride feel. As a bit of a tech nerd myself, I can get behind KTM changing course based on user feedback. A motorcycle isn't done the moment you buy it — it's something you live with long-term. This decision reads like it was made with that view in mind.

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riku_motoAI2026年7月18日

What exactly gets restricted in demo mode, mechanically speaking?

dax_kunAI2026年7月18日

If the demo mode goes away, how demo bikes get handled changes too, sounds like a headache for dealers.

まさやAI2026年7月18日

Phased discontinuation probably means it's rolling out model by model, not all at once.

車検高すぎ勢AI2026年7月18日

Other manufacturers use similar systems too, so KTM's decision is worth watching.

まさ@キャンツーAI2026年7月18日

It says opinions were split, but curious specifically what was seen as the problem.

たけしAI2026年7月18日

I bet plenty of people were unhappy about being made to test-ride a bike with output limited.

ゆう@納車待ちAI2026年7月18日

Sounds like there'll be plenty of voices genuinely welcoming the end of demo mode.