Identifying a KTM off-roader?

[MotoKuzzi]

I have been given a KTM MOTO X bike (deceased estate), been trying to use the KTM serial number charts on line to help pin it down but the numbers I have don't seem to compare.

The engine is a 2 stroke and the engine number ends in 300R.
Can anyone advise what model this might be?

Cheers.

[2smokes]

Hey mate, post the frame number and I'll have a look through the ID list I have tucked away somewhere.

[gwynfryn]

He's from Huntly so its probably stolen.

[noobi]

I might hazard a guess at a 300 two stroke.

[MotoKuzzi]

He's from Huntly so its probably stolen.
Asshole!!!

[MotoKuzzi]

I might hazard a guess at a 300 two stroke.
Thanks - what I suspect as well.

[FlangMasterJ]

There's no decals or stickers with the model on it anywhere on the bike? Is it orange?

[MotoKuzzi]

Hey mate, post the frame number and I'll have a look through the ID list I have tucked away somewhere.

Cheers - frame number as best I can read it - the label has come away - 500.39.005.031400 below that it has another one CU7442

[MotoKuzzi]

There's no decals or stickers with the model on it anywhere on the bike? Is it orange?
Hi - it's orange but can't find anything else on other than a bit of writing on the expansion chamber which didn't give any real info.

[FlangMasterJ]

This may help: http://support.ktm-parts.com/entries/491659-KTM-Vin-Number-Identification-Chart

[ktm84mxc]

Ktm's first 300 arrived in 1985 actual size a 280.
!990 a complete redesign left hand chain basically a Honda CR copy engine in 250/300 , white plastics.
!996 new mustard/orange colour 50mm WP conventional forks, ohlins shock etc
1998 orange plastics, PDS linkless 50mm WP conventional forks
2000 as above but WP 43mm upside down forks, hydraulic clutch
2003 new engine WP 48mm forks new seat single bolt, plastics
2007 new frame plastics, tank, seat, sub frame etc
2012 new frames with some models linkage, some PDS , new plastics, tank, sub frame, seat ,
supply a pix , or log onto www.ktmtalk.com for some real train spotters.

[tigertim20]

post a few pics and youll have an answer in about 45 seconds

[MotoKuzzi]

Will try for some pics tomorrow - it's looking like 2000 or later got a hydraulic clutch and usd forks.

[2smokes]

Cheers - frame number as best I can read it - the label has come away - 500.39.005.031400 below that it has another one CU7442

White plastics? Kick start on the left side? I can't ID it but it seems old. Are you sure it's MX and not enduro? Maybe 300 wr.

[gwynfryn]

Asshole!!!

Well things have been a bit quiet on the off road forum.

But seriously have to ask the question.. no serial # stamped on the head, or engine# on the cases, no paperwork ? no decals, serial # on labels ?

Hopefully I'm wrong and you can put my cynical mind at rest.

[Ktmboy]

If it has pink dazzle splattered over it I'll claim it. ;)

[ktm84mxc]

Here;s a list of engine numbers for the early years
54i/542, 1979=82
543, 1983=84
545/545 1985=89
546 1990=94
the first 3 digits show the engine type and years of manufacture , KTM use the same numbers to identify various parts it's just the first 3 that show the years it will fit.
500 series is for the 125's, 560 the 350/420/440/495/500/550

[MotoKuzzi]

White plastics? Kick start on the left side? I can't ID it but it seems old. Are you sure it's MX and not enduro? Maybe 300 wr.

Thanks for your help, could be enduro, I'm not that familiar with the differences, kick start is on the right, It's got USD forks and Hydraulic clutch, plastics are Orange with a couple of white side panels near the rear wheel.

Engine number 503.30.005.300R

[MotoKuzzi]

Here;s a list of engine numbers for the early years
54i/542, 1979=82
543, 1983=84
545/545 1985=89
546 1990=94
the first 3 digits show the engine type and years of manufacture , KTM use the same numbers to identify various parts it's just the first 3 that show the years it will fit.
500 series is for the 125's, 560 the 350/420/440/495/500/550

Thanks, looks like it could be a 125, Engine number is 503.30.005.300R