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They are hit or miss for me in terms of styling. Some years they are extremely trick looking, other years just a little too busy.
They get solid reviews year after year in the shootouts.
Would love to try a Tm
I've not an accurate idea of the cost - it's probably easy to find - but for a small Importer, it's just not worth the money.
Oh, and over and above that, there is a quantity of bikes to be sold requirement that may well be impossible to reach , I'd say, for any of the small manufacturers such as TM, Sherco and Beta.
But, I doubt it would get them more sales. They won't have a rider / riders that will attract enough attention to the brand - casual fans will never be interested in bikes other than the mainstream, and riders that want / appreciate the 'different', well, they tend to already know about the smaller brands . We , here in OZ, probably have higher TM sales than the USA. But, then again, our tiny markets sales of all bikes, with just 25 million people, is higher than the supposed main US market of California, with around 40+ million people....... it's not hard to find the sales figures for those that disbelieve that.
I've had a fair bit to do with TMs, with mates of mine racing them, and, as a frame maker myself, I can look at a TM, and Truly appreciate their high standards of manufacture. That's how you make an Aluminium frame
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Nice purpose-built 144!
TM built 1200 bike a year, all models all together
How many TMs have you had?
I have a 19 250f.
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NytmaC had a sick, built Husky which were also such cool bikes
Does the suspension come with a basic setup like every other bike? Or is it setup for the person buying it?? Like spring rates changed and valving already setup for you???
I’ve always loved the look of the TM’s and yours is sweet!!!!!
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I have a 2020 ktm150sx and love how strongly it runs!!!! You’re saying the TM is even better??
That must be one impressive motor then!!!
Wish I could see one in my area... Sounds like a superb bike!!!
I’ve spent a lot of time on a 19 and 20 150SX and can say the TM for me is a better bike. The power hits different and is much more ridable. And it’s got better suspension, handling, etc. The motor is just so usable compared to the ktm. That’s due to it being more than just a big bore like the KTM.
My son races a 300 two stroke for Endurocross and some other races. He also has a 144 and it is the most fun bike I’ve ever ridden! It is fast and isn’t too hard to ride for a average 48 year old guy. Can’t compare it to a KTM 150 as I haven’t ridden one, but as good as the TM handles it would be hard to beat.
I’ll also add parts are no issue, I go to TM USA all the time and have seen what they have, plus the parts that we go through. They always have what we need and I know they ship out parts daily.
Our first TM was an 85, it was so far advanced than the other 85’s there was no comparison!
I’m the next couple weeks we’ll be getting a 300 4t to test and see if it’ll be what he will race next year. Have heard really good things about it and are excited to try it.
I also added a picture of what you’ll find when you pull the cylinder on a TM, this is from a TM 300 with about 50 hours.
I really like my ktm150sx but the forks are harsh on braking bumps... Part of the problem might be my light weight 115lbs, but I’ve put the right spring rate on the rear and been trying different things up front...
Anyway, I love the power on my bike, but it sounds like yours is even better, that’s incredible!!!!
Congrats on your bike buddy!!!
Two tiny details I’d like to see improved- seat could move closer to gas cap- do away with the plastic piece , and a top clamp with rubber isolation and forward bar position option would be nice. But beautiful machines regardless
You can order rubber blocks (i always get solid mount and run contour bars though). Just a preference. And you can buy a Wossner forged piston.
The plastic piece isn’t a design element. That’s how the bike breathes. It scoops air into the airbox. You can hear it when riding.
Also yes, 250-300 are counterbalanced
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