Hire a wildcard KTM RC390 Cup motorcycle

If you think that teenagers today have it too easy, then prepare to be even more sure of it. Not only do precocious racers from 13-18 have the chance to compete as part of the 2015 British Superbike weekends in the Santander Consumer Finance KTM British Junior Cup, but KTM has even made four hire bikes available for each round.

And they’ll be as competitive as any other machine in the one make series with the same KTM PowerParts, fully adjustable WP Suspension, rearsets and an Akrapovic exhaust. Plus new Metzeler M7RR tyres and R&G crash protectors. And none of the competitors can alter their machines with other parts, so when KTM deliver the hire bikes, they’ll be on a level playing field.

If your teen keeps it on two wheels, it’s not even that expensive. Hiring the KTM RC 390 Cup bike for one round costs £420. You’ll then need to pay the even entry fee of £310 and for fuel and any additional tyres. Each round consists of three or occasionally four racers, so that’s plenty of track time for about £1000 – but you will need to return the KTM in the same condition as it was delivered. So the typical teen approach of winning or crashing could potentially see you with a bigger bill.

But who are we kidding. If we were still in our teens, we’d be begging, borrowing and doing whatever was needed to get out on the grid. And the fact that each race will be shown as part of Eurosport’s BSB coverage makes it even more appealing.

You’ve not got long to secure a bike before the opening round on April 4th, 2015. If you’re serious and have the necessary cash, then you need to contact simon.belton@ktm.com.

2015 Santander Consumer Finance KTM British Junior Cup calendar

• Round 1 April 4-6 (Donington Park GP)
• Round 2 April 17-19 (Brands Hatch Indy)
• Round 3 June 19-21 (Snetterton 300)
• Round 4 July 2-4 (Knockhill)
• Round 5 July 31 – August 2 (Thruxton)
• Round 6 August 21-23 (Cadwell Park)
• Round 7 September 4-6 (Oulton Park)
• Round 8 October 2-4 (Silverstone GP)