General Dirt Bike Questions

[Greg]

There were some pretty big changes in the '08+ KTM that make a MUCH better bike. At $3k you'll probably be just out priced, if you could possibly raise your budget and look for the right deal, I bet you could find one.

 

[jeeper]

I knew there was a switch sometime around there! thanks for the help!

 

[Caleb]

Yep, as Greg said, 08+ is what to look for. Something else to keep in mind, unlike the Jap bikes, ktm makes improvements every year so the newer you get, the better the bike is likely to be. That's not to say an 06 won't be a sweet bike, but an 08 will be even better

 

[jeeper]

Are the 250's any good? I know I am asking guys that are well above my abilities.. So it's all relative..
How would this 07 ktm 250 compare to an 07 yz250? I'm coming off a 2000 yz250, so I'm sure both would be better than what in have.
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=29413992

 

[jeeper]

According to dirt rider they are a pretty good match

http://www.dirtrider.com/tests/141_0612_2007_ktm_250_sx/

 

[rholbrook]

With the KTM you can add a 300 kit to it later.

 

[Greg]

With the KTM you can add a 300 kit to it later.

Yep, and you can upgrade from a 200 to a 300 with some simple work...

 

[jeeper]

is that one I posted a fair value?

 

[Greg]

The price looks good. Don't quote me, but I think the SX only has a 4 speed transmission, which would suck for anything more than track riding... and the suspension is going to be pretty harsh for trail riding, too.

 

[Caleb]

I was going to bring up the gears on an sx, they are either 4 or 5 speed, not the 6 you get with most other models. Sx is a supercross/motor cross bike so it'll probably be great on the track if you can get down there, it may be worth a test ride and see how you like it. It's got some good parts, if you like how it rides, that's a pretty good price (IMO).

 

[jeeper]

there is another down there with the 300 kit, and a desert tank, but he wants a little more, and has no recluse. Both have 5 speed trani's.

I'm having an internal turmoil debate between the two.

 

[Greg]

I would lean towards the 300 and try get the price down.

 

[jeeper]

the 300 also has a branded title..

 

[Gravy]

The ktm sx models are very track specific.
Light flywheel. Narrow gears and the later ones are electric start only (as in no kick start at all).

 

[Greg]

the 300 also has a branded title..

I'd be out, even more so if it's priced like a bike with a clear title. Keep looking, you'll find the right one soon.

 

[jeeper]

I'd be out, even more so if it's priced like a bike with a clear title. Keep looking, you'll find the right one soon.

Too late. Look what followed me home.



The branded title was supposedly a sub frame and air box that broke In a wheelie over.
we looked it over pretty good and felt satisfied. I brought my mechanic, Derek.

Paid $2,700 and got a trunk full of plastics, seals, kickstand, gas tanks, etc.

bike seems pretty clean and tight. Not quite a yz's power, but very nimble handling.

 

[Cascadia]

He's not kidding. He got a "trunk" full. Towed it home behind his car.

Really clean looking bike. All KTM's look fast and nimble! Wish we coulda gone on a ride tonight when you dropped by.

 

[Gravy]

Shiny.

 

[anderson750]

How does a motorcycle end up with a branded title from a sub frame change? The bike looks clean and I am not trying to be negative about the purchase, but I would imagine you would have to change the whole frame to cause that. There was a few years where KTM had frame issues.

 

[jeeper]

It didn't add up to me either. It was all PO and not the guy we bought it from. I figure I'll have it long enough that it won't matter by the time I sell it. I can also pick up a whole frame and title on eBay for ~$300, which would solve the entire issue.
I wasnt too concerned about a title issue as long as the bike was good.