Austrian manufacturer KTM will make a return to the MotoGP paddock next season in the Moto3 class and it has also teamed up with chassis designers Kalex to make another bike for the 125cc replacement series.

Extensive and intensive preparations are underway at KTM, where a 100% pure, in-house Moto3 racing machine is being developed by KTM engineer Wolfgang Felber and his team.

KTM has also secured an exclusive partnership with Kalex Engineering and together the two companies will combine both skills and passion to develop two different, but parallel concepts, both focusing on a successful entry into the new race category.

"We approach our entry into the Moto3 class with confidence. Our own plans are right on schedule for a racing bike completely developed in Mattighofen, while at the same time we have also found the best possible partner, who will present our engine at a very high and professional level," said KTM's head of motorsport Pit Beirer.

"Kalex Engineering is well positioned for this in every way and just like KTM is highly motivated to develop a bike capable of winning in the new Moto3 category.”

While the development of the 100% “Made by KTM” racing motorcycle is right on schedule at KTM’s Motorsports Department in Mattighofen (Austria), at the same time KTM and Kalex Engineering have secured an exclusive partnership for the supply of engines to the southern German company.

Kalex, which for years has been synonymous with high-quality vehicle development and special parts for motorsports, has played an active role in the Moto2 class since 2010. Kalex rider Stefan Bradl is currently the clear leader in the world championship and the Kalex headquarters is just two hours away from KTM in Upper Austria.