Ktm vs others

[cr125nz]

would i be able to do a 350 kit in the 250 or is this just mind boggling expense as i have decided to go to ktm and pass on honda so any help in this dept would be great

[barty5]

would i be able to do a 350 kit in the 250 or is this just mind boggling expense as i have decided to go to ktm and pass on honda so any help in this dept would be great

yes you can they are round $2000 plus
oldskool has one

[cr125nz]

cheers barty for that info

[noobi]

would i be able to do a 350 kit in the 250 or is this just mind boggling expense as i have decided to go to ktm and pass on honda so any help in this dept would be great

you can only do that to the single cam RFS engines the 350 kit is around 1000USD from the states. The twin cam ones, 07 and newer, can only oversize to a 280

[IIIRII]

Good luck with a KTM lol! Compared to Yamaha KTM parts are double the price

Good grief another "expert"

how reliable are these as there seems to be shit loads out there on the tracks now.

The fact is the 250 of about that vintage is quite heavy but the single cam engines are very reliable, so if you want it for trail riding etc: Its probably a good bike.
Regardless of what others say, the "facts" are that there are not as many aftermarket parts that are not OEM made for KTMS as there are for Jap bikes.
KTMs build quality is exceptional
Very good bikes

[Keithf]

I don't know if you are entirely impartial.........:-)

KTMs build quality is exceptional
Very good bikes[/QUOTE]

[IIIRII]

Good Point

"MUCH BETTER THAN HUSQVANAS TOO"

[cr125nz]

thanks for the help guys i will be a owner of a ktm for better or worse i guess and learn as i go
but with so many ktms at rides i guess they build quality or they wouldnt be seen as much

[Keithf]

This can't be right Husqvarnas are red they must be better!

Good Point

"MUCH BETTER THAN HUSQVANAS TOO"

[vazza]

thanks for the help guys i will be a owner of a ktm for better or worse i guess and learn as i go
but with so many ktms at rides i guess they build quality or they wouldnt be seen as much

Once you go KTM you'll never go back!

[cave weta]

Once you go KTM you'll never go back!

x2






10 char

[little.whittle]

Once you go KTM you'll never go back!

So true

[takitimu]

When was the last time you pulled down a motor or opened up a set of forks or took out wheel bearings and seals and found Suzuki, Yamaha or Kawasaki or KTM written on them- you guys read too many magazines and product brochures. Just go to Saeco and pay 1/4 price for the same bearings and stop woffling
Motorcycle manufacturers do not make bearings and seals.

Interesting post, You've got me intrigued, what info do you need to give Saeco need in order to get bearings & do they do stuff like steering head ones as well ?.

Regarding KTM, not for me personally, but they are damn fine bikes & I have seen no evidence that the parts are over the top pricing, you won't go wrong with one.

[cave weta]

Interesting post, You've got me intrigued, what info do you need to give Saeco need in order to get bearings & do they do stuff like steering head ones as well ?.

Regarding KTM, not for me personally, but they are damn fine bikes & I have seen no evidence that the parts are over the top pricing, you won't go wrong with one.

Every bearing and every seal has a number on it- even if it cant be read they will just measure it- ask what it is out of- and sell you an equivilant.
They need to know what it is from if they cant read the number because a steering head bearing looks like a Ferrari wheel bearing- but turns a lot slower. They have different clearances and sometimes inbuilt seals that would block you from adding more lubricant - like in a motor and gearbox they are always open to take sump lube , - But in a wheel - they are sealed to keep shit out.

[little.whittle]

Dont quote me on this but i am pretty sure that KTM won every class except for the E1 class. That included all the clubman classes and the overal in both..