Hardcore Biker
From memory the '10 KTM's where announced somewhere around mid year 2009 (or even earlier?) and released in September. I would wait to see what is happening with the 2011 models. Especially as they tend to drop the price and run-out the older stock (if there are any 300s left)
nadgery as
There will be little to no changes with the 2011 EXC's. 2012 is when the revamp is supposed to be happening. And there wont be any 300's left for a runout cost to occur. There isnt many left as it is.
Whatawhata MX Track- Heddon Rd
at least it will be more reliable and faster than it was...Originally Posted by FlangMasterJ
look at the dust its kicking up in photo 13... Thats at least twice the amount any ktm would be able to
only a ktm owner would have the exaust coming around the whole frame... jesus. If they have fabricated engine mounts how hard would it be to bend the exhaust
Whatawhata MX Track- Heddon Rd
TM Dealers
Motoworks Address: 413 Tuam Street
Christchurch
Phone 03 389 0308
Fax: 03 389 0309
Email: info@motoworks.co.nz
Website: www.motoworks.co.nz
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Matt Watson Racing Address: 43c Main Road
Kumeu
Auckland
Phone 09 412 9430
Cellphone 021 306 976
Email: watson.racing@hotmail.com
told ya so
You call up gasgasNZ and ask for one
There are only gonna be around 250 of them made, and 80 of them are going to France.
Also, there only making them in June/July, so none have been distributed yet.
But if you consider that the TTX cartridge for the Sachs forks and the TTX shock is close to 6k, then the head with interchangable chambers, powdercoated frame, Renthal twinwalls, the FMF Q Stealth, special white plastics.
Price is 8945 euros, which is ~17500 NZD
But if you look at the gasgas 300 sixdays, its ~$1700 less expensive than the sixdays ktm, and cheaper still than a normal ktm 300 http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-273560456.htm
we may just go where no ones been
Hardcore Biker
This is certainly turning into a Mass Debate.
HOW DARE YOU SAY I HAVE A BIG PIPE
Sometimes I ride Slow, sometimes I Ride Quick, But When its Time To Get Busy Out The Hat Comes The Trick.
Hardcore Biker
Huge Debate.
Talked to the TM Racing guy. Helpful and the Tms sound really good.
Ohlins rear and Marzocchi 50mm front. Alloy frame and nice setup.
Only downside. 5 speed, no e-start. But it looks nice.
Hardcore Biker
E start BAH, just more wieght. and ugly. couldnt live with myself if i had that excessiveness on my bike.
HOW DARE YOU SAY I HAVE A BIG PIPE
Sometimes I ride Slow, sometimes I Ride Quick, But When its Time To Get Busy Out The Hat Comes The Trick.
told ya so
Im not really sure if this is true or not, but iv read, more than a few times that the TMs are alot higher strung than other bikes, in that they shit the rings after about 50 hours and become a bit lame power wise because of it. This is just something I have read, if you spend a while searching forums im sure you'll find similar statements.
But in saying that, iv also read that the TM300s, the older ones, were more agro than ported 500s. Seemed to have been tamed down a bit now, but still faster and more agressive than any other brand of bike per comparable capacity, 125, 250, 300 etc.
Also, why is an alloy frame preferable to a cro-moly steel frame? the alloy may be lighter for the same volume of material, but you have to use heaps more of it to get the frame as strong as a steel equivalent, so an alloy framed bike is probably not significantly lighter just from having an alloy frame. Gasgas use a steel perimeter frame and their bikes seem to handle pretty amazingly, also something you would find from searching forums...
we may just go where no ones been
Whatawhata MX Track- Heddon Rd
Everything i have read about the TM's is great. Some people dont like the forks, but I think thats a case of people wanting something to whinge about [no linkage ktm - same deal]
I have never heard anything about TM engines wearing out quicker. They do have more power though. Which in my opinion is a good thing. Mate of mine had a steel framed [05-06-07?] 250 for as long as I have known him. Just sold it not long ago actually. One top end [not because he had to either]. Over 300hrs.
Whats wrong with 5-speed? I have never wanted another gear on my YZ. E-Start? Come on. Its a 2 stroke. Not hard to kick.
Just to be like everyone else in this thread - Get a yamaha. Why? Cus I have one.
Hardcore Biker
Yeah 5 speed, no real issue there. E start has been handy at times. I should HTFU really
It's looking like Gas gas vs TM. The GG Nambotin model would be cool but unrealistic unless one magically appears.
Same price pretty much. 13k ish
Italian vs Spanish? I like Italian stuff. Clear tank on the TM too and blue rims.
nadgery as
This man speaks the truth.
(ninja edit)
Hardcore Biker
alloy frame make bike look flash , its not really a massive improvement and leaves even less room for fuel and airbox
makes your bike look kinda like a superbike though and you can polish it with your knob
be different and get the tm everyone seems to have a ktm now becomeing a bit like a corrolla
"The world is a strange sad place. Ride as often as possible and try not to think about it".
Whatawhata MX Track- Heddon Rd
hahaha. smartass.
Are there any EN300's in NZ? TMs are hand-assembled and there is a very limited number of them made every year so there might be none in NZ... might take a while for a shop to get one in?
Forum whore
That'll be because nearly everyone except them have turned their backs on 2smokers.
I'd almost bet the 200 and especially the 300 exc are damn near the biggest selling hobby/trail and endurance bike out there?
You wait till they perfect direct injection and we have the power delivery of a 4 stroke and no valves etc to worry about, and we (hopefully) can still do a piston ourselves in the shed.
I knew following Honda's pr bullshiit about polution (which was a cover for selling more parts and Mechanic time for their dealers) would come and bite the big four on the arse.
Let the market decideand, and it is if Ktm are the new corrolla!
Rant over! Sorry guys I just couldn't resist being a 2smoke junky LOL!!!
On a Motorcycle you're penetrating distance, right along with the machine!! In a car you're just a spectator, the windshields like a TV!!
'Life's Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out! Shouting, ' Holy sh!t... What a Ride!! '
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
Bookmarks