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What brand new bike would you buy if you wanted to have two sets of wheels one with universal tires for the street and a set of MX wheels for track? Very low mileage street application and 50 plus Senior class MX track application.
Follow up question but with a used bike.
Follow up question but with a used bike.
Just rode it and the gear-box does it all
The Shop
If you can plate a 450 then's it's obviously going to be the best performing bike on the track and will hold up to moderate street use if you stay off the highways for extended trips. You can't plate a 450 in many states though.
KTM has the best off the shelf bikes, for this purpose by far. Huskys are great too, even the pre-KTM versions. I know a bunch of guys who ride the crap out of them both on and off road.
If you want a bike that will do it all and last damn near forever, then an XR650 is your best best. Rock solid reliability in the engine, but you pay the price in weight. Although it can easily handle most mid-range trips without banging off the rev limiter on the highway all the time.
I could be wrong but I know of no other machine that is capable of every thing this bike can do. If you can't buy a new one, get a used one, you won't be disappointed.
Sean K
Get a cush drive rear wheel while you're at it.
You did say used. So look at the older KTMs.
why anyone would consider a 350 for this type of riding over the 500 doesn't make any sense to me unless you weigh 120 lbs and like to shift way more than you need to
what hasn't been said before - Beta 450RS. I have no experience piloting a Beta, although I can tell you they are well made, well equipped, and well received by journalists and owners alike.
Pit Row
Having said that, the KTM500EXC is probably the best bike.
I do although wish KTM would bring the 450 EXC back, for the 500 is just a bit too much in the tight stuff.
I also deleted all the smog bs
Broop
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