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05-24-2018, 12:14 AM | #2376 | |
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I really just want a dakar honda. just for looks, i am ok being a poser
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05-29-2019, 11:46 PM | #2377 |
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Tossing around the idea of selling my Hypermotard to pick up a dirt bike. Budget will be roughly 4k for a bike.
I need something I can ride almost if not all environments. Something that can do mx, single track, dunes, and desert riding. Now I know not one bike will excel in all categories but it would be nice to have something that can at least be rideable in all those scenarios. I do live in colorado where I can still make strictly dirt bikes road legal so a total MX bike isn't off the table. I am looking for a bike that pacsk a good punch power wise and has some longer gears. Between the Duc and my Jeep between geared very short I want something that I can really stretch it legs out and not have to shift three times in 50 feet. I really would like to get my hands on a 500EXC KTM but those are out of the budget. Are there any other bikes I should be looking at? |
05-30-2019, 12:13 AM | #2378 |
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i sold my drz400sm for a 18 husky fe501 and wow, its like 10000000% better lol. a bit out of your budget, but you cant go wrong with the ktm or husky
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05-30-2019, 06:18 AM | #2379 |
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08-11 KTM 530. They are stout and will do everything you want. I put 4 or 5 seasons on an 09 and loved every minute.
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05-30-2019, 09:25 AM | #2380 |
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Looks like we have a couple of XC-Ws out here that are already plated. The KTM seems to be the go-to bike. ANy big difference between the 450, 500 & 530? I'm more of an aggressive rider that likes to be flat out most the time.
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05-30-2019, 11:02 AM | #2381 |
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I have an older KTM 450EXC (carb'd) that has no problem hanging out at 90mph. I imagine the newer, fuel injected models to be even better. I'm actually thinking about going down to a 350 (fuel injected) since it has the same power and would be easier to handle on trails.
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05-30-2019, 11:36 AM | #2382 | |
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05-30-2019, 04:06 PM | #2383 | |
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If you want to be flat out in any of these you best be in the open spaces. My 530/500 gets to be a handful after a few hours of riding. I'm talking off pavement riding. Almost any bike on pave feels slow. imo stay away from the older RFS series. The valve train in these are no where near as bullet proof as the 08 and on XC-4 engines. teh old five turdy never let me down. teh new five hundo did once. |
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05-30-2019, 08:52 PM | #2384 |
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05-30-2019, 10:07 PM | #2385 |
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05-30-2019, 11:14 PM | #2386 |
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05-30-2019, 11:21 PM | #2387 | |
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https://thumpertalk.com/forums/topic...ngine-opinion/ https://advrider.com/f/threads/ktm-450-exc.837458/ *disclaimer: I have an RFS motor bike, and bought it because of it's reputation for being bulletproof. |
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05-31-2019, 10:27 AM | #2388 |
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I was gonna say, I have been outta this game for a while but those old RFS motors were tough as they come.
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05-31-2019, 02:51 PM | #2389 | |
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They were good engines however the overwhelming general consensus is the new (2008 on up) XC-4 top ends are pretty much the best in the business. I's not unusual for owners to rarely have to adjust during the life of their bikes. My 09's head was left untouched when I rebuilt the bottom end at 10,000 miles. |
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05-31-2019, 06:14 PM | #2390 | |
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05-31-2019, 11:46 PM | #2391 |
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depending how new the KX was its def no slouch. Was this on dirt?
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01-13-2021, 10:59 AM | #2392 |
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Cross post since I just found/ realized we had a dirt bike thread:
Have a Size 12 Black Fox Comp R/ 180 boot for sale. Never worn, still in box. For OT- $200 shipped. If nothing here, I'll have my brother list it on FB Marketplace. |
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