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KTM 450
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2013 12:11 am
by cole.nelson782
Looking at buying a dual sport KTM wondering if there's anyone out there that has owned one and what the pros and coins are.
Re: KTM 450
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2013 6:01 am
by ROTTnBRITT
I haven't owned one, but have heard they are pretty bad. Yamahas 250 is to small, Hondas 650 is to big, and I'm not a big fan of suzuki.
I think the ktm is a good choise.
Re: KTM 450
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2013 7:21 am
by Vman
Very good choice, Excellent Motorcycles. Just be sure you have a dealer or shop that can service it. Husqavarna is also a great choice for this type of motorcycle.
Re: KTM 450
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2013 7:45 pm
by cole.nelson782
OK we have a dealer here just worried about the price the guy is asking its an 03 with about 5000 miles on it for 4200.
Re: KTM 450
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 7:12 am
by ROTTnBRITT
Oh yeh. They are the most expensive of the other manufacturers.
Re: KTM 450
Posted: Wed Jun 12, 2013 8:11 pm
by Double Shot Banks
I have only road Honda's and yamahas, but for dirtbikes i would suggest 100% a honda 230, or a 450 depending on the size you want. I hear ktm is really bad and they break down, but never owned one.
Cant go wrong with a honda
Re: KTM 450
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 1:34 pm
by cole.nelson782
I've had many Hondas but they just don't have the power and mobility that the KTM has. Don't get me wrong Hondas are great bikes.
Re: KTM 450
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 6:40 pm
by Double Shot Banks
cole.nelson782 wrote:I've had many Hondas but they just don't have the power and mobility that the KTM has. Don't get me wrong Hondas are great bikes.
again dont know much about them other than they break down a lot (so ive heard)
but a honda 450 is a beast, maybe look into a 2 stroke they are more "zippy" or respnsive
Re: KTM 450
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 6:27 am
by cole.nelson782
I'm wanting a dual sport to save on fuel. its cheaper then my truck.
Re: KTM 450
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 7:28 am
by whatsnext
Honda,kawasaki,Suzuki,yamaha, ktm any of these and a few more companys that make the kind of bike you are looking for will have something that is nice and dependable so just pick what you like or can afford. Do not get trapped in brand loyalty, i have rode and owned many two stroke dirt bikes and all of them were a blast to ride and i along with 95% of everyone else who rides them are not talented enough to nit pick the faults they have.
Re: KTM 450
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2013 10:43 am
by deke
They are very nice bikes, but like others on here have said, don't shop for the brand name. Just like a shotgun, just because it fits one person doesn't mean it will fit you. Shop around, ride as many as you can, and then buy the one you like best.