KTM Dirt Bikes Forum

i really wanna get a ktm 250sxf. right now i have a yz125. I jus wanna know the main difference between KTM's and all the japenese bikes.  

THEY ARE JUNK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  
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2006 cr85 big wheel
Long live the 2-stroke

They are not that bad kid.  
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Yes they are we had 4 of them 2 twostrokes and 2 fourstrokes.We were CONSTANTLY REBUILDING AND TEARING DOWN THE TOP END.PARTS AREN'T THAT EASY TO FIND AND THEY ARE VERY HARD TO FIND WE EVEN TOOK TWO OF THEM(ONE 2STROKE AND ONE 4STROKE) TO ONE OF THE DEALERS AND THEY SAID THEY FIXED BUT AFTER TWO HOURS THEY WERE BLOWN TOP AND BOTTOM. THEY ARE EXPENSIVE PIECES OF JUNK.ALSO EVERY TIME YOU LAND A BIG JUMP THE TIRE COMES UP AND HITS THE FENDER ON THE FRONT AND HITS THE SILENCER ON THE REAR.  
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2006 cr85 big wheel
Long live the 2-stroke

main diff is no linkage in the rear they use hydraulic clutches so less maint. other then that its pretty much the same, i've had my ktm almost a year and haven't had any problems with it... parts are easy to get as long as you have a dealer near by. PM me if you have any specific questions

remembered something else, KTMs don't use aluminum frames they are content on sticking to steel =)  
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05 KTM 125 SX

KTM's typically are very reliable, but are very particular to bike set-up. Spring rates, oil height, and clicker position will pay big dividends on how the bikes suspension is and how the bike handles. That is the main difference. Get it set up and you are golden.  

2009 YZ250F Long Haul

pin_it:
KTM's typically are very reliable, but are very particular to bike set-up. Spring rates, oil height, and clicker position will pay big dividends on how the bikes suspension is and how the bike handles. That is the main difference. Get it set up and you are golden.

i guess i got my bike set-up right it just feels so smooth even when im riding on rough terrain    
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05 KTM 125 SX

KTM's are  MINT  . They come race ready which is always a plus even if you don't race. My friend has an SX 85 and he got it used in 05 and even to this day it starts first,second kick and to be honest he doesn't take tha great care of it. I would definatly recomend a KTM to anyone aslong as you arn't really on a budget. A friend of mine who won in Ontario CMRC Championship 2 years rode stock KTM's. That just prooves they are good race bikes.  
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It takes a real man to say a 230 is a nice bike - Will12546

ight thanx guys, i think im deff gonna get that ktm next year... one more thing tho, i dont feel like spendin the money on a brand new one, what year 05-07 is the best?  

I take good care of my bike and it an 05 and still starts first kick as well. i bought it used with low hours i think its still running the original topend. planning on tackling the topend and clutch this winter!

to your question, the newer the better my friend.  
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05 KTM 125 SX

zackn291:
KTM's are  MINT  . They come race ready which is always a plus even if you don't race. My friend has an SX 85 and he got it used in 05 and even to this day it starts first,second kick and to be honest he doesn't take tha great care of it. I would definatly recomend a KTM to anyone aslong as you arn't really on a budget. A friend of mine who won in Ontario CMRC Championship 2 years rode stock KTM's. That just prooves they are good race bikes.

and of course skill the bike alone wont do it he could have a bike made by god himself and loose if he didn't have the skill  . but i agree good bikes  
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05 KTM 125 SX

ktm is the way to go !!  

ktm have the most expensive bikes and parts. they dont feel the same. you either hate or love a ktm. there 4 stroke really isnt that good. get an 06 or newer crf250r or a newer yamaha  
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Ride 2 strokes, buy 2 strokes, save the 2 stroke.

1998 cr125
2002 cr80

i got a chance to ride an 08 KTM 250F and a 07 Honda 250F yesterday both were great but i liked the KTM better cuz it felt a bit more like my KTM  
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05 KTM 125 SX

This post has died. the conversation has obviously turned, shall we say youthfully uninformed?
if your looking for a new bike figure out what style and class rider you are then go to an event that is serving that class and style. while you are there look at all the pretty colors and pick one.
Seriously, don't be a band wagon guy but look at what is being run at your "event" and use that as a guide as to what to look at. Hell ask a few questions. I bet some folks even let you ride their machines.
luck, "cheers"