The new KTM 350SX-F!

[FlangMasterJ]

and one more

[vazza]

Nice find Flang!!

I wonder if they will make the EXC range look like this... Seriously the nicest looking bike I have ever seen.

[noobi]

but ktms dont need linkages, right?

be interesting to see if all ktm models will evolve off the frame and suspension concept of the 350SXF, or whether the 350 will be a frenkenbaby and other models stay will the oval tube frame and PDS

that linkage is really low down too, would think it would be in the way a little bit if your not always on a MX track

[Danger]

OMG what an ugly KTM with that orange frame! Yeah and they don't "need" linkages but Motocross Action has convinced the US MX crowd that they do. I always laugh when I read the other US mags KTM bike tests, "the suspension was surprisingly good" because they have all been brainwashed to expect something below par from Motocross Action, and Jody is a bunnie on a bike by the way, despite what he might have you believe LOL.

[4stroke]

it looks like a road cone... be good on the eye if the frame wasnt orange, maybe black or silver?

[Crasherfromwayback]

You can't use/ride a 450...buy a 250

[Pornstar]

You can't use/ride a 450...buy a 250

"Only a sith talks in absolutes"

[Crasherfromwayback]

"Only a sith talks in absolutes"

And only a manufacturer that can't compete head to head with others invents it's own class.

[Ride it till the red]

And only a manufacturer that can't compete head to head with others invents it's own class.

Or a manufacturer that see's a large gap in the market with obvious demand and quite possibly large sales/interest?

A manufacturer that isn't afraid to try new things? To please their customers?

I don't like KTM's at all for the record, they just plain don't sit right with me personally. But I do like the way they do things and the idea's behind their bikes. The EXC range has a huge appeal and I wish I did enjoy the ride of them as there isn't many competitors making similar bikes in quantitys that provide enough second hand buying options in NZ. Just as the idea of a 350 seem's perfect to me, a bit more exciting than 250's which I find a little boring in more open riding and lighter and more flickable/useable than the big 450's (which I went for). The IDEA excites me, I hope it works as well for them as the EXC's have and I will make a point of test riding one when the time comes.

My 2c

[Pornstar]

Or a manufacturer that see's a large gap in the market with obvious demand and quite possibly large sales/interest?

A manufacturer that isn't afraid to try new things? To please their customers?

I don't like KTM's at all for the record, they just plain don't sit right with me personally. But I do like the way they do things and the idea's behind their bikes. The EXC range has a huge appeal and I wish I did enjoy the ride of them as there isn't many competitors making similar bikes in quantitys that provide enough second hand buying options in NZ. Just as the idea of a 350 seem's perfect to me, a bit more exciting than 250's which I find a little boring in more open riding and lighter and more flickable/useable than the big 450's (which I went for). The IDEA excites me, I hope it works as well for them as the EXC's have and I will make a point of test riding one when the time comes.

My 2c

Wise words indeed

[camchain]

From November issue ADB mag, KTM's off-road product manager says they are using linkage on GP bikes but still undecided for production MX bikes.

For enduro range he says KTM will definitely stay with PDS system because:
- more ground clearance
- shock easier to remove
- less maintenance
- less weight
- winning plenty of championships

(BTW he also says FI two strokes 'still a little way off' because 2 stroke models able to meet current emissions regs)

Your Jedi mind tricks will only work on the simple minded, pornstar

[vazza]

Nice find there cam, thats good news. Was abit worried that the enduro models would be going linkage.. I wouldnt be happy.

[Reckless]

And only a manufacturer that can't compete head to head with others invents it's own class.

I never read anywhere the 350 is meant to begin a new class?? I read the Husagurg 390 delivered way enough useable power and they could then design a lighter framed bike. We all know Husa is the testing ground for Ktm so I can only assume they have taken that theory and developed the 350sx. I personally don't think its an attempt to start a new class, I reckon, they think 450 horsepower and weight is unnecessarily to go fast, and they'll take on the 450's in the open class with this 350 model. Good luck to them I reckon they are correct and this thing will fly. MX does depend more on the pilot than any other sport so we shall have to wait and see? It'll be interesting to watch this and our Josh on the Aprillia! Shit I wish Ktm had of got him! Ah well let the games begin LOL!!!
Just another angle??

[Crasherfromwayback]

Or a manufacturer that see's a large gap in the market with obvious demand and quite possibly large sales/interest?

A manufacturer that isn't afraid to try new things? To please their customers?

Actually mate...it was a bit of a wind up!

I never read anywhere the 350 is meant to begin a new class?? I read the Husagurg 390 delivered way enough useable power and they could then design a lighter framed bike. We all know Husa is the testing ground for Ktm so I can only assume they have taken that theory and developed the 350sx. I personally don't think its an attempt to start a new class, I reckon, they think 450 horsepower and weight is unnecessarily to go fast, and they'll take on the 450's in the open class with this 350 model. Good luck to them I reckon they are correct and this thing will fly. MX does depend more on the pilot than any other sport so we shall have to wait and see? It'll be interesting to watch this and our Josh on the Aprillia! Shit I wish Ktm had of got him! Ah well let the games begin LOL!!!
Just another angle??

I hope it doesn't actually see the end of the 450's though...like how the 450's killed off 500 two strokes. I could ride a 125 two stroke faster round a moto-x track if that's what I wanted to do now days...but it's not. I want that much power and torque avail in any gear at any time that I don't know what to do with it. That's half the fun/challange to me.

[kezzafish]

I want that much power and torque avail in any gear at any time that I don't know what to do with it. That's half the fun/challange to me.

Totally agree with that point. That's the same reason that half of us take our ridiculous 450 MXers up the cuntiest track we can find in Karapoti, wires and the like. It's a blast.

But yeah the 350 sounds like a brilliant idea for racing, and that bike looks awesome if nothing else