steveyz250fpilot
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- Huntsville, Alabama
My personal opinion is that you should look for a bike with as few mods as possible.
Looking for 1st dirt bike.
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Big Kahuna
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- Tuscaloosa, AL
My old 1995 XR 250 would go anywhere your 2005 pumpkin will go.......
Yes, techno has changed, suspensions are better. Oil systems are better. But it never limited my riding........
Idok
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you dont know that until you spend time on something better!
When I went from the DRZ to the 450 exc it made so much of a difference I couldnt believe it myself..the right bike is confidence inspiring, more responsive and should also be more forgiving in case of an error
Mark44
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Are all KTM bikes titles as a motor cycle even if they don't have lights and such?
Not really interested in a bike that has someone's mods already done to it unless I know the person.
Mark44
Not really interested in a bike that has someone's mods already done to it unless I know the person.
Mark44
Mark44
Katie's Boss
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- Oceanside, CA
im pretty sure it is
Big Kahuna
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I have ridden better bikes through the exact same trails... Yes they were nice. But I could still get on my XR and hit the same trails.. Some places I could go faster than the others, some slower.......
yamaslut
kill it
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- Daytona Beach, Florida
yes, all KTM's are titled as motorcycles, no restrictions... The ones w/o lights you will have to add. It's simple and KTM Hutt sells all the stuff... Your best bet would be a bike w/ lights already.
As far as the bikes you posted, they are a tad on the old side. I purchased a 2005 250EXC w/ lights for $3500 people and places should be wanting to deal since they have been in a credit lock...
btw- my bike was 100% stock except a aftermarket front fender... All I had to do to make it 100% street leagal was add a rear brake light switch (45$) and high low switch for my lights (10$) and some cheapo mirrors (15$ at a local bike shop). I ride it around town w/ full nobbys and all... it get's some strange looks...
KTM's slogan is "Ready To Race" and they are serious, because everything is already aftermarket, kinda like buying an Octane w/ the B pipe and lowerd hood, shorter pole ect...
yamaslut
kill it
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- Daytona Beach, Florida
too bad this tread isn't about how good you can ride a crappy bike through trails.... he he he
:biggrin:
I understand what you are saying though... I seriously think the KTM is the best bike for the woods... Go to any hare scramble, it's a sea of Orange. There is a reason for that...
another thing... I am a very below average rider and can get on a my bike I can keep up w/ some good riders, you put me on a DRZ... I can't even finish the trail.. So I guess I'm saying I like how the KTM makes me a better rider, because I suck...
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- Oceanside, CA
Idok
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Big Kahuna
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- Tuscaloosa, AL
Dont get me wrong, I love KTM's, I really like things that are different, not what everybody else has.
GasGas makes some really good woods/trail bikes.
http://www.gasgas.com/ec_enduro.htm
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- Oceanside, CA
dont buy a gas gas...................................................................
yamaslut
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- Daytona Beach, Florida
I have heard good things about Gas Gas and they look sweet... I think they are still a little too exotic for my wallet.
I agree about having something different... It's like riding a standup when everyone else is on a sitdown.
:barrel:
Mark44
Katie's Boss
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Good info Katie and I are thinking KTM at this point so we can blast through town to our riding spot.
Mark44
Good info Katie and I are thinking KTM at this point so we can blast through town to our riding spot.
Mark44
yamaslut
kill it
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- Daytona Beach, Florida
if it were me, I would put her on a 200EXC, and you on a 250, 300EXC... The 200 weighs under 200lbs and the 250 weighs 226lbs... that's very light.
the best part is you can get on the 200 and rip... It is the "mountain bike" of KTM dirtbikes and is suppose to be a total blast on single track trails... I have seen big guys ripping them through trail, but the downfall is torque or the lack of it... It would be a great all around bike for the wifey though. You will be surprised at how quick they are too...
:Banane01:
Big Kahuna
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- Tuscaloosa, AL
A bunch of guys I use to ride with rode them, some sponsored. They loved them.
Idok
F1pro
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you wont regret that decision.....pretty much anything else you buy will be great on the road, crappy in the dirt...KTM is again, the exception
thats what I was thinking as well!
the only other option woudl be if you wanted a 4 stroke, then go 450....Nick's and my bike are pretty dead even if you rap them out from a stop sign :burnout:
I love my 4 stroker for around town and the occaisional 50 mile trip.......but everytime I get on Nicks or butti's 2 stroke and pull up to a stop sign it just feels so evil and outlawish its addictive!!!!
Mark44
Katie's Boss
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yamaslut
kill it
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- Daytona Beach, Florida
just got back from the local brew house... had to ride the 250 up there after talking about it today...