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Location: Mount Waverley, AUS
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Thumpstar, a player in the pit bike world is apparently set to release a new 85cc two stroke MX, It look suspisciously like a KTM but also enough different that its definitely hasnt gone full clone. you never go full clone
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Location: Beverly Hills, CA USA
I think it’s cool that companies like this are starting to take this leap. Reliability would be my biggest concern with a bike like this, however. Additionally the lack of aftermarket parts would not only limit the bike’s potential but make common repairs more difficult.
Regardless, I think the bike looks good and I wish them luck.
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Location: Renton, WA USA
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Location: Athens, GA USA
$3,499 with basically no long term parts support, no aftermarket support.. no thanks
Ride like a girl!!!
2016 KTM 500 EXC-F
Current project: 2007 Kawasaki KX250-R7 retro build
Current project #2: 1987 Kawasaki KX250-E1 rider/racer resto
1989 KX125 resto
1987 RM250 resto
