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Ok anybody gonna hate me if i am getting a new ktm 350 sx , dealer says he should get it about the 8th, why yes billy i am keeping my 500af , i'm not totally stupid...
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do it, its been sucking ballz here in the nationals, dont have the rip like they claim
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your wifeOk anybody gonna hate me if i am getting a new ktm 350 sx
just kidding, kinda
if i had a giant stack of those stickers i could have a lot of fun at a AMA event
the 450 will have less power and will be harder to start, and will be heavier, but to make up for it it will require more maintenance.
4stroke=dead fish
4stroke=dead fish
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Apart from the junior's & the big desert race enduro's at your local MX event the KTM or Kateo or Kutoom as we callm, bearly get seem in a race, 25:1 i recon, pitty there 300 & 250SX 2 bangers fly.
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had a close look at one? they brought one tot he farm for us, i can post pics
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Considering that KTM has the best head and valvetrain design in current MX bikes these days and the KTM450 only makes ~3 hp more than the jap450's, claiming a 350 would keep up with the 450's was a lofty goal.
I just sold my 505xcf 4 months ago to build my next CR500AF because it didn't have the power.
The 350cc math never did equate for me.... 350 is a midgets bike.
It will likely scream to 14,000 rpm, without any bottom end torque.
I just sold my 505xcf 4 months ago to build my next CR500AF because it didn't have the power.
The 350cc math never did equate for me.... 350 is a midgets bike.
It will likely scream to 14,000 rpm, without any bottom end torque.
Considering that KTM has the best head and valvetrain design in current MX bikes these days and the KTM450 only makes ~3 hp more than the jap450's, claiming a 350 would keep up with the 450's was a lofty goal.
I just sold my 505xcf 4 months ago to build my next CR500AF because it didn't have the power.
The 350cc math never did equate for me.... 350 is a midgets bike.
It will likely scream to 14,000 rpm, without any bottom end torque.
I just sold my 505xcf 4 months ago to build my next CR500AF because it didn't have the power.
The 350cc math never did equate for me.... 350 is a midgets bike.
It will likely scream to 14,000 rpm, without any bottom end torque.
Considering that KTM has the best head and valvetrain design in current MX bikes these days and the KTM450 only makes ~3 hp more than the jap450's, claiming a 350 would keep up with the 450's was a lofty goal.
I just sold my 505xcf 4 months ago to build my next CR500AF because it didn't have the power.
The 350cc math never did equate for me.... 350 is a midgets bike.
It will likely scream to 14,000 rpm, without any bottom end torque.
I just sold my 505xcf 4 months ago to build my next CR500AF because it didn't have the power.
The 350cc math never did equate for me.... 350 is a midgets bike.
It will likely scream to 14,000 rpm, without any bottom end torque.
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the bike works well, its good handling, skinny and lite, BUT its only good on tracks were you cruze wfo, it'll get up and sing, but it wont pull out of a mudhole or up a hill with the rest of the 450s. Its made to keep the soft riders from getting tired
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hey, i didn't do it on purpose fukn puters at work....
My 505 was nice bike, great traction and metered linear power, with decent rip on top, but I like the 5Honey best. I love the roost, wheelies, outright snap, ability to plane on top of sand in 15 feet, ability to float the whoops with out worry fo the front end falling in and looping you out.
Only thing I don't like is the 2 stroke smoke.
My 505 was nice bike, great traction and metered linear power, with decent rip on top, but I like the 5Honey best. I love the roost, wheelies, outright snap, ability to plane on top of sand in 15 feet, ability to float the whoops with out worry fo the front end falling in and looping you out.
Only thing I don't like is the 2 stroke smoke.
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i dont know if id buy ktms first attempt at a linkage rear end
are the 450 too cheap to keep the motor together, if the 350 can keep up itll probably drop a valve every 10 hours
are the 450 too cheap to keep the motor together, if the 350 can keep up itll probably drop a valve every 10 hours
the 450 will have less power and will be harder to start, and will be heavier, but to make up for it it will require more maintenance.
4stroke=dead fish
4stroke=dead fish
WTF? Thats the best part!dubious01 wrote:.
Only thing I don't like is the 2 stroke smoke.
..this is not their 1st attempt. I heard removing the linkage was a cost saving measure when sales were crap.i dont know if id buy ktms first attempt at a linkage rear end
The CR500 is an acquired taste. If you don't like it, acquire some taste...
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nmdesertrider wrote:Ktm 350 with a recluse.... awesome!
Just got an xr650r, hope I don't loose my cr500 card.
The XR650R is a great bike. When you open them up, you can get a lot more power out of them. They are heavier than the CR & you can't jump as much, but way better & much lighter than a KLR or DR650.
I've got an XR650R & a CR-500AF - both street legal.
The XR is a great bike, but I missed the two smoke so much I had to pick up the CR.
LOL ...when the garage is full of it, or my clothes stink of 2str smoke...... not a fan of that.hoofarted wrote:WTF? Thats the best part!dubious01 wrote:.
Only thing I don't like is the 2 stroke smoke.
..this is not their 1st attempt. I heard removing the linkage was a cost saving measure when sales were crap.i dont know if id buy ktms first attempt at a linkage rear end
KTM likely realized they will never get valving to compensate and linear rate linkage, to compete with a rising rate linkage...
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"YOU HATE 2 STROKE SMOKE"........
Quick Bob get rid of this guy he's obviosly an under cover 4 stroke lover involved in an elaberate tree huging conspirousy with the EPA & the FIM to stop our rebirth of the mighty 2stroke 500 motorcycle, they know our #'s are growing & there scared...very scared
Smoke..fuk we start the RGV up when we have visitors over....fuk's mossies & sandflies up big time, not to mention the odd wolf spider. (they full off the roof all wobbly & shit-freaks the ladys out abit)
SPY...were whatching you mate...or should i say COMRADE!
(just shit stiring if your being offended)
Quick Bob get rid of this guy he's obviosly an under cover 4 stroke lover involved in an elaberate tree huging conspirousy with the EPA & the FIM to stop our rebirth of the mighty 2stroke 500 motorcycle, they know our #'s are growing & there scared...very scared
Smoke..fuk we start the RGV up when we have visitors over....fuk's mossies & sandflies up big time, not to mention the odd wolf spider. (they full off the roof all wobbly & shit-freaks the ladys out abit)
SPY...were whatching you mate...or should i say COMRADE!
(just shit stiring if your being offended)
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