KTM X-Bow is launching a new 330-horsepower utility task vehicle (UTV) priced at $98,600. The Arrow, as it’s called, features a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. This marks KTM X-Bow’s entry into the UTV market, leveraging its expertise in four-wheeled vehicles, which previously included track specials like the GTX and GT2, as well as the road-legal GT-XR.
The Arrow comes in two versions: a base model with 280 hp and the Arrow Black Limited Edition with 330 hp. Both outperform the 275-hp Polaris RZR Pro R Boost, previously the most powerful production side-by-side. The Arrow’s powertrain, derived from the Volkswagen Group EA888 engine, is shared with high-performance cars like the VW Golf R and Audi S3, ensuring robust and proven performance.
A High-Performance UTV with a Premium Price Tag
KTM X-Bow, known for its four-wheeled vehicles, is venturing into the UTV market with the Arrow. The vehicle boasts a Volkswagen Group EA888 engine, similar to those found in the VW Golf R and Audi S3. This move builds on KTM AG’s history with recreational off-roaders, including quad models produced in the late 2000s, though the Arrow is exclusively developed by KTM X-Bow, the division focused solely on four-wheeled vehicles.
The Arrow Black Limited Edition includes features like electronically adjustable dampers with hydraulic bump stops, 35-inch Maxxis RAZR XT tires mounted on 15-inch beadlocks, a 4,500-pound winch, and a carbon fiber body. Both models offer selectable four-wheel drive with a limited-slip front differential, electronic power steering, double-wishbone suspension, and a 114.1-inch wheelbase, ensuring versatility and control across terrains.
Impressive Specs, but How Does It Perform?
The Arrow’s dry weight ranges from 2,202 to 2,425 pounds, lighter than the Polaris RZR Pro R Boost’s 2,531 pounds. It also has a slightly higher ground clearance at 16.93 inches compared to the Polaris’s 16 inches. These advantages in weight and clearance could enhance agility and off-road capability, though the Arrow’s wheel travel maxes out at 23.62 inches, slightly less than the RZR’s 24.5 inches.
