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Offline skinhead002

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Off-road motorcycling
« on: April 19, 2009, 09:18:24 AM »
I did a search and couldnt find this topic on motorcycles on SBG.  Just wondering how many here ride off-road bikes and if any were
KTM fans. I understand there are some pretty good buys at the dealers on off-road bikes all over the country now given the current  economy.  I am considering adding a KTM 450 EXC and possibly the  KTM 250 or 300 2-stroke to my garage if prices are right and BEFORE the obama carbon taxes/fees hit.  Does anyone ride any of these bikes or like KTMs(or do any off-road riding)
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Re: Off-road motorcycling
« Reply #1 on: April 19, 2009, 12:30:16 PM »
I'm a big fan of KTM.  I don't own one, but I ride my dad's when I go up to the parent's place.  He has a 520 EXC  I used to ride a lot growing up.  Had a bike through college, and then sold it because some guy offered me a ridiculous price for it.  It was a Honda XR 400.  Two strokes are not allowed in Cali, so we have to ride 4 strokes.   

We used to be a family of Honda riders until KTM started becoming popular.  They're great bikes!
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Re: Off-road motorcycling
« Reply #2 on: April 19, 2009, 03:38:16 PM »
I've heard nothing but great things about the KTM.     I had a Suzuki DRZ400 until this spring.   Looking into new dirt bike now for the summer riding.  Brother-in-law is sold on Honda's but I would really be interested in hearing what you find out about the KTM
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Re: Off-road motorcycling
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2009, 06:30:40 PM »
I've been out of it for quite some time, so I'm not familiar with the KTM.

When I was in high school I had several dirt bikes.  My favorite was a  Honda Elsinore 250 2-stroker.  That thing sounded like a chain saw and had unbelievable power.  I would love to get another dirt bike and my new house is near mountain trails that go for 5 miles.

Although at 49 maybe I'm better suited for a quad ...   
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Re: Off-road motorcycling
« Reply #4 on: April 19, 2009, 08:26:11 PM »
I was talking to a biker buddy who wants to compete in some race up in the Rockies, and he said all the serious contenders had KTMs.  O0
I have another biker buddy who is into dual sport and swears by the older (pre-2008) Kawasaki KLR 650.  He's driven all over South America and swears by that model. 8)
There are a number of sites that have reviews on the KTM bikes, such as:
http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/ktm-reviews.html
http://www.powersportsnetwork.com/enthusiasts/review_list_mfg.asp?mfg=10&cat=1&catdesc=Motorcycles&mfgname=KTM
http://www.dirtrider.com/reviews/01/ktm/index.html
I hope this helps you in your quest, young bike rider.
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