KTM WILD BUDDY 12
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The "WILD BUDDY 12" model from KTM, released in 2023, is a high-quality children’s bike available for 299 EUR. It features a lightweight 12" Light Alloy (K-1129) frame, which reduces the bike’s total weight to just 5 kg. The maximum load capacity is 24 kg, making it ideal for young beginners.
The WILD BUDDY 12 is fitted with Tektro JL350-RS / J310 V-brakes, which provide reliable braking performance. The rigid fork is made from a robust alloy, ensuring stability and durability. The handlebars are KTM Line Rizer20 BS with a 10° angle and a width of 420 mm, enabling comfortable and safe handling. The grips are specially designed for children and are made from non-toxic material.
The bike’s stem is a KTM Kids 20°, which, together with the KTM Line Wild Buddy headset, ensures precise steering. The bike is fitted with high-quality tyres: a Schwalbe BIG APPLE K-Guard 50-254 at the front and a Schwalbe BIG APPLE K-Guard 50-203 at the rear, both in black. These tyres offer excellent traction and comfort on a variety of surfaces.
The wheelset consists of KTM Line – WELLRUN alloy ball bearing 16 H clean bolt / KTM KID 14" alloy CNC 16H at the front and KTM Line - WELLRUN alloy ball bearing 16 H clean bolt / KTM KID 12" alloy CNC 16H at the rear, each with stainless steel spokes. The rims are also of high quality: at the front, KTM Line – WELLRUN WR-662F 16H 75 OLD / KTM Line 14" Kid 16H; 254x17 and at the rear, KTM Line – WELLRUN WR-662F 16H 75 OLD / KTM Line 12" Kid 16H; 203x17.
The saddle is a KTM Line Push (non-toxic) with an integrated seat post made from a 25.4 mm alloy. The saddle is clamped using a KTM Line Kids clamp screw with a diameter of 25.4 mm, which allows for easy and secure adjustment.
Overall, the WILD BUDDY 12 from KTM offers a well-thought-out combination of lightness, stability and child-friendly ergonomics, making it an excellent choice for young cyclists.