All new KTM 2016

mikebrownsound 10/14/2014 11:27am
10/14/2014 11:27am
MOTORSPORTFOX wrote:
Right off the website:
Factory Services A-Kit Cone Valve Fork $3,149.00 (SPRINGS NOT INCLUDED)
Factory Services A-Kit TRAX shock $2,000.00 (SPRINGS NOT INCLUDED)
http://wpfactoryservices.com/get-started/
Sweet i did not see the pricetag. Hmm not included springs wonder how much it would be with springs included.
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ML512 10/14/2014 11:33am
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Eh what where did you get your information about the kawasaki / Honda / Suzuki 250f 2015 models? Its air yes. SFF air tac (air chamber)...
Eh what where did you get your information about the kawasaki / Honda / Suzuki 250f 2015 models? Its air yes. SFF air tac
(air chamber) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dq444M3LEBQ&list=UULkIn832kx0sGH2MKm5gS…
The 2015 KX450F, RM-Z 450, and CRF250R use Showa's SFF TAC fork (air fork), the 2015 KX250F and RM-Z 250 use Showa's SFF spring fork.
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ML512 10/14/2014 11:34am
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[img]http://photos-a.ak.instagram.com/hphotos-ak-xaf1/10727826_285077288367960_1402488978_n.jpg[/img] Those are probably 2016 KTM 450s right?


Those are probably 2016 KTM 450s right?
baker_25_ccso wrote:
That frame on Dungey's bike is different, Probably 15 plastic on the 16 bike
It's just the lack of grip tape that gives it that illusion. The new frame's actually wider near the footpeg region of the spars.
mikebrownsound 10/14/2014 11:36am
10/14/2014 11:36am
ML512 wrote:
The 2015 KX450F, RM-Z 450, and CRF250R use Showa's SFF TAC fork (air fork), the 2015 KX250F and RM-Z 250 use Showa's SFF spring fork.
Oh my bad then i saw a video at fc and got confused. Haha to many various now.

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mikebrownsound 10/14/2014 11:37am
10/14/2014 11:37am
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It's just the lack of grip tape that gives it that illusion. The new frame's actually wider near the footpeg region of the spars.
Thats what i thought to. THey will race mec on the 15 ? boring Sad would love to see the new 16 at mec =/ .
StartedTooLate 10/14/2014 11:42am
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I see KTM leading the way in advancement of dirt bike technology. They are moving along fast while the others are kind of lagging and I...
I see KTM leading the way in advancement of dirt bike technology. They are moving along fast while the others are kind of lagging and I believe this is so because KTM focuses very heavily and mostly on MX bikes where the others are involved in all kinds of different products.
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i think yamaha would like a word with you...
rosebud441 wrote:
Yamaha is weird.. Piano's, drums, and motorcycles...

But hey, Husky makes sewing machines too,
Kawi makes the kool stuff....

http://www.kawasakiloaders.com/e-zine/135ZV-2Prelim/default.aspx

But I do have a Yamaha C2. Looks much better in the living room than a wheel loader.

http://usa.yamaha.com/product_archive/keyboards/c2/?mode=model
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mx836 10/14/2014 11:47am
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Kawasaki definitely makes the good stuff.

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Fearo 10/17/2014 2:48am
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Another new pic:



Any eagle-eyed viewers see anything interesting motor-wise?
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domoguchi 10/17/2014 3:06am
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Fearo wrote:
Another new pic: [img]https://www.effettiracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ktm-2016-6.jpg[/img] Any eagle-eyed viewers see anything interesting motor-wise?
Another new pic:



Any eagle-eyed viewers see anything interesting motor-wise?
Direct injected 2 smoker.....
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Crush 10/17/2014 3:41am
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MOTORSPORTFOX wrote:
Right off the website:
Factory Services A-Kit Cone Valve Fork $3,149.00 (SPRINGS NOT INCLUDED)
Factory Services A-Kit TRAX shock $2,000.00 (SPRINGS NOT INCLUDED)
http://wpfactoryservices.com/get-started/
mikebrownsound wrote:
Sweet i did not see the pricetag. Hmm not included springs wonder how much it would be with springs included.
Woah, see this!?

Service / Repair
 – WP suspension components are the most advanced in the industry....

http://wpfactoryservices.com/learn-about-factory-services/
thrillbillie91 10/17/2014 3:43am
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Fearo wrote:
Another new pic: [img]https://www.effettiracing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ktm-2016-6.jpg[/img] Any eagle-eyed viewers see anything interesting motor-wise?
Another new pic:



Any eagle-eyed viewers see anything interesting motor-wise?
domoguchi wrote:
Direct injected 2 smoker.....
pipe looks large for a 125?
do you think they'll ever make the 200 again?
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Crush 10/17/2014 3:47am
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200 ran the 125 pipe anyways right?
thrillbillie91 10/17/2014 3:54am
10/17/2014 3:54am
thought it had a larger expansion chamber
mikebrownsound 10/17/2014 4:42am
10/17/2014 4:42am
Wonder if they go with a rubber bar mount anytime soon?
Lifesarutt64 10/17/2014 4:48am
10/17/2014 4:48am
K

KTM owned Husaberg & it was said this engine configuration was being developed for future KTM models. Some testers who rode it said the front end was vague due to the engine placement .
I wonder how much money they wasted bringing out this thing.
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Crush 10/17/2014 4:59am
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Woah never seen that before! Crazy!

I sometimes find it funny that al this central mass configuration thing they've been doing, say Yamaha, well one of the main complaints of that bike is the thing has a light vague front end. Kinda like all the weight has been moved to the rear... and so when the rear steps, it's violent.

The current Suzuki/KTMs and Kawis handle so damn good it's not funny. I wonder how much better they can get with engine config. Seems the Yamaha 250 this year will have given the industry reason to chase that config tho...
mikebrownsound 10/17/2014 5:05am
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Lifesarutt64 wrote:
K[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2014/10/17/67912/s1200_image.jpg[/img] KTM owned Husaberg & it was said this engine configuration was being developed for future KTM models. Some testers who rode it said the front...
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KTM owned Husaberg & it was said this engine configuration was being developed for future KTM models. Some testers who rode it said the front end was vague due to the engine placement .
I wonder how much money they wasted bringing out this thing.
Haha wtf. That looks just awkward!

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Lifesarutt64 10/17/2014 5:43am
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Woah never seen that before! Crazy! I sometimes find it funny that al this central mass configuration thing they've been doing, say Yamaha, well one of...
Woah never seen that before! Crazy!

I sometimes find it funny that al this central mass configuration thing they've been doing, say Yamaha, well one of the main complaints of that bike is the thing has a light vague front end. Kinda like all the weight has been moved to the rear... and so when the rear steps, it's violent.

The current Suzuki/KTMs and Kawis handle so damn good it's not funny. I wonder how much better they can get with engine config. Seems the Yamaha 250 this year will have given the industry reason to chase that config tho...
Yeah it will be interesting to see if & when another manufacturer brings out a reverse engine design similar to Yamaha...... With all the bad press the yzf450 had I thought they might go back to a conventional engine, gotta respect them for sticking with it & the new yzf250 seems to have hit the mark right off the bat.
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Fearo 10/17/2014 5:44am
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thrillbillie91 wrote:
pipe looks large for a 125?
do you think they'll ever make the 200 again?
It's probably a 150, they have always had a slightly larger (longer) pipe than the 125s. I don't think they will ever make a 200 again, because they have built the most versatile 250 you can imagine. That bike can do anything from being lugged by an overweight VET rider, to breathing straight fire in the hands of a pro.
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Olson 10/17/2014 5:47am
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You have seriously never seen that Husberg bike? It looked like that between 09-13 and got a bunch of enduro titles.
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Crush 10/17/2014 5:58am
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That motor config? I don't pay heaps of attention to Enduro but nope, never saw it. Saw the Ossa, seen that Husabery plastic etc but not that motor.

I'm not in euro bro, don't judge me!
mikebrownsound 10/17/2014 6:01am
10/17/2014 6:01am
Olson wrote:
You have seriously never seen that Husberg bike? It looked like that between 09-13 and got a bunch of enduro titles.
They aint swedes Olson remember that Wink ! Swedes got alot of that brand and enduro right?
thrillbillie91 10/17/2014 6:15am
10/17/2014 6:15am
thrillbillie91 wrote:
pipe looks large for a 125?
do you think they'll ever make the 200 again?
Fearo wrote:
It's probably a 150, they have always had a slightly larger (longer) pipe than the 125s. I don't think they will ever make a 200 again...
It's probably a 150, they have always had a slightly larger (longer) pipe than the 125s. I don't think they will ever make a 200 again, because they have built the most versatile 250 you can imagine. That bike can do anything from being lugged by an overweight VET rider, to breathing straight fire in the hands of a pro.
thats probably true, (i've never ridden a sx250)
shame though because every comment i've heard about the 200 was very positive
and it seemed to bridge the gap for little guys who find the 250T a bit much and heavy
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Olson 10/17/2014 6:23am
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That motor config? I don't pay heaps of attention to Enduro but nope, never saw it. Saw the Ossa, seen that Husabery plastic etc but not...
That motor config? I don't pay heaps of attention to Enduro but nope, never saw it. Saw the Ossa, seen that Husabery plastic etc but not that motor.

I'm not in euro bro, don't judge me!
Yes, they used that engine on the Husaberg FE450 during those years. Not a very common bike outside of Europe I guess. So no worries if you didn't know. Guess most people don't even know they originate from Sweden, but as most succesfull Swedish companies, sold to a company outside of Sweden, slowly forced to the grave just to keep blueprints of engineering they can't figure out on their own. Whistling
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Olson 10/17/2014 6:24am
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Olson wrote:
You have seriously never seen that Husberg bike? It looked like that between 09-13 and got a bunch of enduro titles.
mikebrownsound wrote:
They aint swedes Olson remember that Wink ! Swedes got alot of that brand and enduro right?
No, haven't been for a long time. Just like Husqvarna. Enduro is very popular in Sweden, the enduro season is so much longer than the motocross season. But KTM is still the dominant brand in the woods over here.
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Crush wrote:
That motor config? I don't pay heaps of attention to Enduro but nope, never saw it. Saw the Ossa, seen that Husabery plastic etc but not...
That motor config? I don't pay heaps of attention to Enduro but nope, never saw it. Saw the Ossa, seen that Husabery plastic etc but not that motor.

I'm not in euro bro, don't judge me!
Olson wrote:
Yes, they used that engine on the Husaberg FE450 during those years. Not a very common bike outside of Europe I guess. So no worries if...
Yes, they used that engine on the Husaberg FE450 during those years. Not a very common bike outside of Europe I guess. So no worries if you didn't know. Guess most people don't even know they originate from Sweden, but as most succesfull Swedish companies, sold to a company outside of Sweden, slowly forced to the grave just to keep blueprints of engineering they can't figure out on their own. Whistling
If it weren't such a socialized nation, capitalistic entities like innovative companies would stick around. Fact. Sorry, not sorry.

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