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10/26/2020 1:28pm
10/26/2020 1:28pm
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10/27/2020 5:58am
Evening, as the title says i’m very interested in a change in steed. Having raced 250 2t the last 10 years in the dutch sandboxes, i’m maybe looking for a change.
I can bring the 250 around the track pretty decently, it’s got a vhm head and hgs exhaust etc so it runs really good.
Now i’m very curious compared to a 2t, how will the 350 behave on the track? Does it roll corners well and with a little clutch pulls out good? Is it managable hitting big bumps and can i let it move around under me without throwing me off?
I’m 1.72m tall and weigh around 68kg for good measure
I can bring the 250 around the track pretty decently, it’s got a vhm head and hgs exhaust etc so it runs really good.
Now i’m very curious compared to a 2t, how will the 350 behave on the track? Does it roll corners well and with a little clutch pulls out good? Is it managable hitting big bumps and can i let it move around under me without throwing me off?
I’m 1.72m tall and weigh around 68kg for good measure
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It doesn’t hit as hard off the bottom, but just roll it on and it will pull.
It might take some time to get used to how the power delivery is, but it sounds like you’d like it.
It’s the most forgiving engine in my opinion.
It isn’t so slow off the bottom that you need 2 downshifts to fix a mistake, it isn’t so strong and snappy that you need you lug it or ride defensively.
It lets you just focus on hitting lines and rolling the throttle on.
If i love the 350 I could always sell the 2 stroke.
*Disclaimer: This thread should in no way be taken seriously, or to disparage KTM or their fine products. I hate all 4 strokes equally. I'm Falcon and I approved this message.
After a few mods, the 350 is significantly better than stock and almost as fun as the TC. Still not quite there but it will be my main bike for awhile yet.
There have been several threads recently about the 350. You should read them for more insight on how they perform. Start here: http://www.vitalmx.com/forums/Moto-Related,20/Should-of-got-a-350-years…
I think they are great for the skilled but non pro who doesn’t want to lug a 450 around the track. Also to note, the 350 is way more like a 250F than a 450 in how the overall bike handles.
For me, the 450 is the easier bike to go fast on. the 350 is sure fun but I appreciate the 450 motor in tight sections.
The 350 is basically a 250 on steroids, and it's easily fast enough to keep up with the 450 on rougher tracks. I think the whole "the 350 is vet friendly but can't keep up with 450" comes from the SoCal MX mags that ride on smooth wideopen tracks.
I have 6 hours on my bike now and all these hours are on a deep sand track, the bike rips and is so easy to ride. You just need to rev it like a 250. And the stock suspension is too soft for a rough sand track, so at least i went a lot stiffer on all clicker settings and it made the bike work very well for stock suspension.
Then i take a 350 SXF in September 2019 riding it for 6 month and go straight back on Two Stroke and was lucky to find a KTM SX 300 .
The 300 is by far the best bike i have ever ridden.
Light ,fast and hard to beleive but easy to ride like the 350 SXF
I liked the 350 but you can feel the extra weight in every corner and in the air
Regional pro in my area of Canada and the 350 has been the best performance bike I’ve ever owned. It’s like a 250F on steroids. Not even comparable to a 450 in my personal opinion. You can ride it super aggressive like a 250F if you want or it has enough balls to lug 3rd gear in almost all corners if you like to ride low.
Regardless of what skill level you’re at I think this bike is perfect for so many individuals.
I also have a SX250 and it is certainly a blast. Two different fun factors completely.
Cant you ask Ryan and Kees to test the 2017 they have for sale?
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