New Enduro bike? Let the debate begin!

[honda_power]

Anyone looking for an enduro bike - this is it

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-274462887.htm

[Crisis management]

I had a ride on a Husaberg 390, I know 4 stroke etc, etc..., but I was impressed, as light as my 200exc, far smoother power and suspension that softened everything, it was a bike you could go fast on really easily. I realise you are only talking about 2 strokes but I would suggest a bit of research into the whole spectrum of bikes might give you a lot more options especially if you are not looking to race, for single track enduro work you need agility, light weight and controllable traction.

Just so I don't sound like a 4 stroke advocate from the days of BSAs, up until riding the Husaberg my next bike was definately the 300EXC but now I would have to spend some time riding all the options before buying.

Enjoy buying!

[morg_nz]

I really like the look of the ktm's - and their 2 stroke motocrossers are bloody fun to ride, but i somewhat object to the high and mighty routine (imho) that the brand seems to take - whats with the whole "ready to race" motto, when they quite clearly still havent bought parts of their bikes into the 21st century - i mean what the hell is up with steel frames? they can rabbit on about how they like the feel of them, the flex or whatever but simply put, they arent investing the money in r&d to get a suitable alloy frame for the bike. Honda did it ages ago, and admittedly it took them a few years to get it right, but they have arguably one of the best handling ranges out there. KTM said the same thing with their shocks, and what do you know - eventually theres a linkage!

buy a CRF250X - awesome bikes, electric start rocks - I saw a guy who had ridden down a gully, walked down to help him fearing he was hurt (he was ok lucky for him). Then realised we had to get his bike back up a 10m near vertical face, with a straight drop below - he just hit the electric start and slowly walked it up - i was more puffed from walking down there than he was!

[EXCDirt]

Anyone looking for an enduro bike - this is it

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-274462887.htm

Who does them?
There was a place down christchurch I saw but now can't find it.

[vazza]

I really like the look of the ktm's - and their 2 stroke motocrossers are bloody fun to ride, but i somewhat object to the high and mighty routine (imho) that the brand seems to take - whats with the whole "ready to race" motto, when they quite clearly still havent bought parts of their bikes into the 21st century - i mean what the hell is up with steel frames? they can rabbit on about how they like the feel of them, the flex or whatever but simply put, they arent investing the money in r&d to get a suitable alloy frame for the bike. Honda did it ages ago, and admittedly it took them a few years to get it right, but they have arguably one of the best handling ranges out there. KTM said the same thing with their shocks, and what do you know - eventually theres a linkage!

buy a CRF250X - awesome bikes, electric start rocks - I saw a guy who had ridden down a gully, walked down to help him fearing he was hurt (he was ok lucky for him). Then realised we had to get his bike back up a 10m near vertical face, with a straight drop below - he just hit the electric start and slowly walked it up - i was more puffed from walking down there than he was!

KTM have proven their bikes to be fantastic without a alloy frame system. No need for them to go there. And they have also proven that the linkage isnt necessary. Only reason they're going linkage(with the SX bikes) is for the US market. I heard they were getting constant degrading on their new bikes due to not having a linkage system.

[FlangMasterJ]

Anyone looking for an enduro bike - this is it

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-274462887.htm

No this is it!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-273136578.htm

[IIIRII]

I had a ride on a Husaberg 390, I know 4 stroke etc, etc..., but I was impressed, as light as my 200exc,

UUmmm, I think it might have felt as light while riding it ,,,
\Did you drop it on its side and try to pick it up ?
They are 20kg heavier ...

[Crisis management]

UUmmm, I think it might have felt as light while riding it ,,,
\Did you drop it on its side and try to pick it up ?
They are 20kg heavier ...

I thought they were within 10kgs, could be wrong tho! I laid it down and picked it up to test the point you raise, I didn't do the full buried under the bike and try and get it off me bit but I thought it was no harder to pick up than the 200, bear in mind I'm the proverbily skinny white man at 68kgs & 54 years so these young guys shouldn't have any problems. As a side note, the other two guys with me who test rode this bike (one of them bought it) both ride 300EXCs and were saying the same things as me, and we are all fairly well commited KTM riders.

I think it worth the OPs time to investigate all the options if he's going to spend a serious amount of cash.

Hope your legs feeling a bit better!

[vazza]

Yeh good point CM. My dad is really interested in the FE390. He may look into one at a later date. They're supposed to be very easy to ride, and the power is very manageable. Id love to try one out myself.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Don't really want a 4 stroke as I have the fear that they may explode. I had one and felt like I was riding a hand grenade. (no real proof to back that up, But heavy and high C.o.g.)

What else is there?
I think it is Ktm vs Gas Gas.

RMX450...and I can do you a demon deal on one!

Pete

[merv]

What is wrong with your '09 300 that you need a '10 is it just so last year?

[EXCDirt]

What is wrong with your '09 300 that you need a '10 is it just so last year?

Yes..... In a word.
You can buy it if you want? It's like so old school.
Nah, just super keen on spending money I don't need to.

[Pornstar]

Anyone looking for an enduro bike - this is it

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-274462887.htm

These TM's seem to be mostly jap bike copys, CRF front gaurd and shrouds almost the same frame too, looks like early rmz 250 airbox and side panel shape.

[Pornstar]

KTM have proven their bikes to be fantastic without a alloy frame system. No need for them to go there. And they have also proven that the linkage isnt necessary. Only reason they're going linkage(with the SX bikes) is for the US market. I heard they were getting constant degrading on their new bikes due to not having a linkage system.

I agree, the PDS is just fine by me, and the frame and suspension is every bit as solid as my crf 450 was, plus the system does give great traction on nasty climbs etc.. am truly impressed.

[B0000M]

get the ktm, or else your KB username wont make sence