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Danny LaPorte was a part of the build team as well.
Nuetech also helped in the weight saving question with the TUbliss
[url]http://www.nuetech.com/[/url]
Danny LaPorte was a part of the build team as well.
Nuetech also helped in the weight saving question with the TUbliss
[url]http://www.nuetech.com/[/url]
I wonder what RC's bike weighed in at last weekend?
Could be pricey to do though.
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It would be interesting to also do a complete weight analysis of your typical riding gear (head to toe) for both MX and trail. I've seen some guys going on a 50 mile loop that look like they are going backpacking for a week!
So I guess they start with a 300 XC? And then drop over 22 pounds.
Workhorse and torque wonder.
Engine: Single cylinder, 2-stroke
Displacement: 293 cc
Weight: ~ 100.4 kg (221.34 lbs)
I sure would like to spin some laps on that. At 199 lbs it must feel light and be really responsive.
What's the motor like on those 300s? In stock form is it a slow-revving chugger with a heavy flywheel or would it be good for moto? How would it stack up against ... say a stock YZ250 motor?
Any handling issues for moto?
why is a two stroke better for the trails?
a four stroke should get more traction on the rough terrain?
more torque to.
They appreciate LIGHTWEIGHT bikes because they sometimes ride in tight trail conditions where they sometimes have to turn around, etc. Been a loooong time since I had to do the wheelie 180 turnaround bit because a trail dead-ended or something.
Plus I would imagine fewer overheat issues.
The smokers can be tuned / setup to be torquers as well.
The torque and HP differences are why the four stroke folks are concerned having 250cc two strokes in with the 250Fs.
http://www.motocrossactionmag.com/...42F98D09B16C18698E12
What is funny is no one had a problem letting four strokes with twice the displacement of two strokes racing against each other but now some have a cow thinking about equal displacements compete against each other.
whats this i here 2 strokes coming back honda 144 and 250 2 strokes back on the market?
Has anyone here raced a KTM 300 seriously in moto?
What did you have to do to the bike as far as changes? ( Yeah, you can race anything but I mean setting it up properly just for mx. )
Or does KTM have a full mx version somewhere?
but the 4 strokers might not like it if i 2 smoke past them heheehe
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It'd be interesting to see just how light they could make a KTM144. CF subframe, etc.
Here's a CF Ducati- Drops nearly 100 lbs off stock
Would probably be a better place to start if you want a strictly MX bike.
I run a mid to front pack Intermediate pace on a good day.
I weighed it once and it actually weighed to the # what the book said it weighs, 208# ready to ride minus fuel.
For moto, it is cheaper and better to start w/ a 250SX to build your 300SX. Add in a ported cylinder, a Dick's racing carb mod, and an FMF SST system and the bike is just kills. Smooth strong power from idle till it hits the rev limiter.
MX-Tech suspension is the last ingredient for the perfect moto bike.
I crash a lot less on this bike than I did my previous 450. I'm not sure if it is the lack of 2 stroke momentum or the steel frame or a combo but the bike just doesn't 'flick' me like the 450s did. I use to have big narly crashes on a regular basis on my 450 but I hardly ever crash anymore and never hard.
This was taken very near the end of the build.
Black and white kits are available from Cycra.
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