has anyone tried the new ktms 2015?

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E-axle... adjustable +/- 3mm. I liked 2mm closer the best... stuck the front end better in corners. What I didn't like is that you lose rotor diameter unless you make a custom caliper bracket or slot the holes to move the caliper back an equal amount.

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I rode the Husky's with the same fork: LOVED THEM. Actually, the best "stock" suspension I've ridden on...for any 14/15 450? 4CS. Funny. I hadn't thought...
I rode the Husky's with the same fork: LOVED THEM. Actually, the best "stock" suspension I've ridden on...for any 14/15 450?

4CS.

Funny. I hadn't thought about that.

Note: I haven't ridden the new Yamaha stuff ('14/'15); but, all I've heard is a lot of "satisfaction". I've got time on KTM, Husky, Kawi, Honda and Zook.
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Team Green what's the low down on the Husky 450? I have a 13 KTM 450 and am thinking of a color change. Is it much...
Team Green what's the low down on the Husky 450? I have a 13 KTM 450 and am thinking of a color change. Is it much different than its orange brother? Like to hear your opinion on all the 15's for that matter..
If you dig the White bikes & ya have to have one...NOW! Get it. They're pretty damn awesome & you've got 4 years of KTM after-market product that'll fit your Hooska.

My pick for best '15...so far...Husky (I like the ergos better than my Katoom) or Kawasaki...that's all I've spent any Real Time on.

I expect the Honda and Yamaha to be pretty damn good, too...Suzuki...maybe.

It REALLY comes down to how the bike feels FOR YOU! Hence, I'm VERY partial to the KXF. On the other hand...a KTM/Husky is soooooo good right out of the box! My KXF has $1400 worth of suspension and a $500 worth of stuff that needed to replace stock crap I didn't like/wore out.

I could take a stock KTM or Husky right to the starting gate...STOCK...& be very happy. That's not something I can say about any of the others. I've been told that I'll feel the same way about the Yamaha...we'll see, soon.
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You're killing me teamgreen, tell me to wait in one post, and the next say the husky is badass and awesome.

Oooo '15 husky 350 is hotness
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You're killing me teamgreen, tell me to wait in one post, and the next say the husky is badass and awesome. Oooo '15 husky 350 is...
You're killing me teamgreen, tell me to wait in one post, and the next say the husky is badass and awesome.

Oooo '15 husky 350 is hotness
If you've gotta have one now...

The more I think about it...you really need to try the new CRFs...you're a Honda guy at heart.

You know this...

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You're killing me teamgreen, tell me to wait in one post, and the next say the husky is badass and awesome. Oooo '15 husky 350 is...
You're killing me teamgreen, tell me to wait in one post, and the next say the husky is badass and awesome.

Oooo '15 husky 350 is hotness
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If you've gotta have one now... The more I think about it...you really need to try the new CRFs...you're a Honda guy at heart. You know...
If you've gotta have one now...

The more I think about it...you really need to try the new CRFs...you're a Honda guy at heart.

You know this...
Literally 5 red bikes sitting in the shop right now./

I figure a white one won't dilute me too badly.
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Cadpro18 wrote:
E-axle... adjustable +/- 3mm. I liked 2mm closer the best... stuck the front end better in corners. What I didn't like is that you lose rotor...
E-axle... adjustable +/- 3mm. I liked 2mm closer the best... stuck the front end better in corners. What I didn't like is that you lose rotor diameter unless you make a custom caliper bracket or slot the holes to move the caliper back an equal amount.

www.e-axle.com
Well, i guess I'll have to add that to the list!!!!
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TeamGreen wrote:
I rode the Husky's with the same fork: LOVED THEM. Actually, the best "stock" suspension I've ridden on...for any 14/15 450? 4CS. Funny. I hadn't thought...
I rode the Husky's with the same fork: LOVED THEM. Actually, the best "stock" suspension I've ridden on...for any 14/15 450?

4CS.

Funny. I hadn't thought about that.

Note: I haven't ridden the new Yamaha stuff ('14/'15); but, all I've heard is a lot of "satisfaction". I've got time on KTM, Husky, Kawi, Honda and Zook.
Huckster wrote:
Team Green what's the low down on the Husky 450? I have a 13 KTM 450 and am thinking of a color change. Is it much...
Team Green what's the low down on the Husky 450? I have a 13 KTM 450 and am thinking of a color change. Is it much different than its orange brother? Like to hear your opinion on all the 15's for that matter..
TeamGreen wrote:
If you dig the White bikes & ya have to have one...NOW! Get it. They're pretty damn awesome & you've got 4 years of KTM after-market...
If you dig the White bikes & ya have to have one...NOW! Get it. They're pretty damn awesome & you've got 4 years of KTM after-market product that'll fit your Hooska.

My pick for best '15...so far...Husky (I like the ergos better than my Katoom) or Kawasaki...that's all I've spent any Real Time on.

I expect the Honda and Yamaha to be pretty damn good, too...Suzuki...maybe.

It REALLY comes down to how the bike feels FOR YOU! Hence, I'm VERY partial to the KXF. On the other hand...a KTM/Husky is soooooo good right out of the box! My KXF has $1400 worth of suspension and a $500 worth of stuff that needed to replace stock crap I didn't like/wore out.

I could take a stock KTM or Husky right to the starting gate...STOCK...& be very happy. That's not something I can say about any of the others. I've been told that I'll feel the same way about the Yamaha...we'll see, soon.
thanks! When you say "NOW" I kind of get the feeling like I should wait one more year because something really good is coming out in '16. Am I off on that?
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I've ridden a 13 dunge Ktm and it seemed to vibrate a lot more than my 09 Yamaha 450. Both had same amount of hrs. It did get a little better after he took the skid plate off but I wouldn't buy one just for that reason .
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gpracer36 wrote:
I am coming from a 450 to a 350. I would bet there is not one single person on this site who really needs 450 power...
I am coming from a 450 to a 350. I would bet there is not one single person on this site who really needs 450 power. More power does not make you faster. The 350 has plenty of power, plenty of torque for 99% of us. Quit pretending you really need a 450. The 350 is not slower people. If you have any skills at all you actually may be faster. But my guess is this will go right over most peoples heads. No surprise.
Totally agree. I had been on a YZ 450 forever and I increased my lap times by 20% on the 350 just because I have to ride it more aggressive. The 350 has all the power you need and more.

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Huckster wrote:
Team Green what's the low down on the Husky 450? I have a 13 KTM 450 and am thinking of a color change. Is it much...
Team Green what's the low down on the Husky 450? I have a 13 KTM 450 and am thinking of a color change. Is it much different than its orange brother? Like to hear your opinion on all the 15's for that matter..
TeamGreen wrote:
If you dig the White bikes & ya have to have one...NOW! Get it. They're pretty damn awesome & you've got 4 years of KTM after-market...
If you dig the White bikes & ya have to have one...NOW! Get it. They're pretty damn awesome & you've got 4 years of KTM after-market product that'll fit your Hooska.

My pick for best '15...so far...Husky (I like the ergos better than my Katoom) or Kawasaki...that's all I've spent any Real Time on.

I expect the Honda and Yamaha to be pretty damn good, too...Suzuki...maybe.

It REALLY comes down to how the bike feels FOR YOU! Hence, I'm VERY partial to the KXF. On the other hand...a KTM/Husky is soooooo good right out of the box! My KXF has $1400 worth of suspension and a $500 worth of stuff that needed to replace stock crap I didn't like/wore out.

I could take a stock KTM or Husky right to the starting gate...STOCK...& be very happy. That's not something I can say about any of the others. I've been told that I'll feel the same way about the Yamaha...we'll see, soon.
Huckster wrote:
thanks! When you say "NOW" I kind of get the feeling like I should wait one more year because something really good is coming out in...
thanks! When you say "NOW" I kind of get the feeling like I should wait one more year because something really good is coming out in '16. Am I off on that?
No comment.
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JA946 8/22/2014 4:31pm
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JA946 wrote:
I want a white 350.
crf250pilot wrote:
Hear that! I want a white 150 too.
Did you see the OTD pricing that motocity has...

Better yet, don't - you might go buy one!
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moto314 wrote:
I rode all the 2015's KTMs, 350 was my favorite. The 250 four stroke felt slow compared to the 2014 YZ250F and the 450 was a...
I rode all the 2015's KTMs, 350 was my favorite. The 250 four stroke felt slow compared to the 2014 YZ250F and the 450 was a bit too much. The 450 forks worked better for me. The 250 two stroke was the best two stroke I have ever ridden, very easy to ride and keep in the power band. The 125 and 150 not so much. For reference I ride a 2014 CRF450R.
Did you notice much vibration on the 350 from the motor, or the handlebars? More so thru the handlebars since their not rubber mounted?
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Huckster 8/22/2014 4:53pm
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TeamGreen wrote:
If you dig the White bikes & ya have to have one...NOW! Get it. They're pretty damn awesome & you've got 4 years of KTM after-market...
If you dig the White bikes & ya have to have one...NOW! Get it. They're pretty damn awesome & you've got 4 years of KTM after-market product that'll fit your Hooska.

My pick for best '15...so far...Husky (I like the ergos better than my Katoom) or Kawasaki...that's all I've spent any Real Time on.

I expect the Honda and Yamaha to be pretty damn good, too...Suzuki...maybe.

It REALLY comes down to how the bike feels FOR YOU! Hence, I'm VERY partial to the KXF. On the other hand...a KTM/Husky is soooooo good right out of the box! My KXF has $1400 worth of suspension and a $500 worth of stuff that needed to replace stock crap I didn't like/wore out.

I could take a stock KTM or Husky right to the starting gate...STOCK...& be very happy. That's not something I can say about any of the others. I've been told that I'll feel the same way about the Yamaha...we'll see, soon.
Huckster wrote:
thanks! When you say "NOW" I kind of get the feeling like I should wait one more year because something really good is coming out in...
thanks! When you say "NOW" I kind of get the feeling like I should wait one more year because something really good is coming out in '16. Am I off on that?
TeamGreen wrote:
No comment.
Lol. Thanks!
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JA946 wrote:
I want a white 350.
crf250pilot wrote:
Hear that! I want a white 150 too.
JA946 wrote:
Did you see the OTD pricing that motocity has...

Better yet, don't - you might go buy one!
JA,

what is OTD pricing on a 350 going for down in AZ, I was quoted 10300 here in northern Nevada!!!!
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geordieshaft wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/08/22/63268/s1200_IMG_1301.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/08/22/63269/s1200_IMG_1299.jpg[/img] Got mine last week !!




Got mine last week !!
Sweet jesus I'm jealous

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bvm111 8/22/2014 7:27pm
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ML512 wrote:
These links will take you to our First Impressions of the 2015 KTM [url=http://www.vitalmx.com/videos/member/Untitled,10670/ML512,13480]350[/url] and [url=http://www.vitalmx.com/videos/features/First-Impressions-Riding-the-2015-KTM-450-SX-F,10686/ML512,13480]450[/url]. I'm also up to answering questions if you have any...
These links will take you to our First Impressions of the 2015 KTM 350 and 450.

I'm also up to answering questions if you have any specific ones.
bvm111 wrote:
ML, If you were a 41 year old VETB type guy that had somehow made it to 2014 only riding 250 2 strokes without ever ever...
ML,

If you were a 41 year old VETB type guy that had somehow made it to 2014 only riding 250 2 strokes without ever ever ever owning a 4 stroke, would you go with the 350 or 450?

I am not opposed to either, but, leaning toward the 350 as I'm afraid the 450 will be too much for me. At the same time I'm neurotic enough to be afraid I'll wish I bought the 450 after the fact Tongue
ML512 wrote:
Few questions: How much do you weigh? (street clothes, not gear) Do you race often, or just practice? In the pure essence of fun, the 350...
Few questions:

How much do you weigh? (street clothes, not gear)

Do you race often, or just practice?

In the pure essence of fun, the 350. I've rode the KTM one in that video and I went over to Sweden to ride the Husqy as well. I used to be very critical of the 350, mostly because of it's power. But KTM has made massive improvements to that bike since it was introduced. It really is all around fun to ride. It's barely any lighter than the 450, but it has so much less inertia that fights you.

As for the 4CS forks, it's an improvement over the bladder forks. Out of the 250,350, and 450 though, the 350 is my least favorite with the forks. It's not as plush initially as the other two. It has a very similar setting to the 450, but the 450 pushes the front end through the stroke more. The 350 feels a bit deflective initially. (I'm also a bit on the lighter side, 150lbs)

The KTM's 450 has an extremely, extremely broad engine. The down-low power is very smooth, builds through the range, and out revs any other 450 on the market (except for it's white cousin of course). So it's deceiving how fast it really is. It's still a 450 however, it will wear you at.
I'm 200 right now working back down to 185!!!!

I haven't raced since starting riding after 12 year break this past November. On my KX250 I'm good for 5 respectable feeling laps and then I just hit the fun parts of the track until I'm waved off at practice around the 20 minute mark.I still can hang with the local pros when I feel like it but I'm pretty much a professional practice rider now, however, the local OTHG president is trying to get me to come out for a race soon... And I might be taking my first gate drop here pretty soon!

Thanks for the info... I appreciate it
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crf250pilot wrote:
Hear that! I want a white 150 too.
JA946 wrote:
Did you see the OTD pricing that motocity has...

Better yet, don't - you might go buy one!
bvm111 wrote:
JA,

what is OTD pricing on a 350 going for down in AZ, I was quoted 10300 here in northern Nevada!!!!
Get into Phoenix craigslist and search "motocity" and be prepared to scream; their prices are insane.....I think they had the '15 350 for 9k or less OTD. You also want to email munn racing; they ship bikes for like $100. Remember, you're out of state, so no tax for you.
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bvm111 8/22/2014 8:17pm
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JA946 wrote:
Did you see the OTD pricing that motocity has...

Better yet, don't - you might go buy one!
bvm111 wrote:
JA,

what is OTD pricing on a 350 going for down in AZ, I was quoted 10300 here in northern Nevada!!!!
JA946 wrote:
Get into Phoenix craigslist and search "motocity" and be prepared to scream; their prices are insane.....I think they had the '15 350 for 9k or less...
Get into Phoenix craigslist and search "motocity" and be prepared to scream; their prices are insane.....I think they had the '15 350 for 9k or less OTD. You also want to email munn racing; they ship bikes for like $100. Remember, you're out of state, so no tax for you.
That's what I'm looking for... We are raped on taxes enough as it is!

Do you ever get up to phoenix to ride? I grew up racing at Canyon and Speedworld.... I know Speedworld is gone and I nearly shat myself when I saw video of what canyon looks like now!
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JA946 8/22/2014 8:22pm
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Yes, ride at canyon, motoland, ACP ( google it , it's pure epic), motoland and MCMP are local. AZ is blessed with some badass tracks!
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Black Diesel Bomber wrote:
And geordieshaft where did you get those white plastics? That bike looks sick.
They are the standard graphics on the EXC Six Days version !!
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I've been racing a 15 250SX with a 300SXS kit for over a month and I love it.
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Just a FYI B&E is bringing a 350 and 450 to speed city tomorrow if any one in the midatlantic want to try one 11-4 pm
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Ja946 $9k is a good price for a 350? Jeez , prices are really high for bikes out west. Im assuming thats tax n all the bs they add on right? I buy mine in pa im in nj n a 15 450 is $8200 otd . I paid $8900.
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geordieshaft wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/08/22/63268/s1200_IMG_1301.jpg[/img] [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/08/22/63269/s1200_IMG_1299.jpg[/img] Got mine last week !!




Got mine last week !!
Woohoo ..my God that thing is sexy!!!!
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JA946 wrote:
Yes, ride at canyon, motoland, ACP ( google it , it's pure epic), motoland and MCMP are local. AZ is blessed with some badass tracks!
When I was growing up in Fountain Hills it was only Canyon and almost 2 hour drive down Bell the whole way out there in the late 80's!

I'm being transferred back down to vegas next spring so I will be coming down to ride in Phoenix and can't wait to hit canyon again, Hopefully we can meet up and hit some tracks when I do.

I reached out to Munn today and I'm trying to work on getting a deal on a 350 and having shipped!

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