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Which is why KTM havent won all shootouts this year even though they are the lightest on the scales. Pure scale weight is NOT everything.
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Think of this, you need to support a beam on both ends. The Japanese say ok, put two blocks under each side. Done.
KTM says why do we need to use an entire block? Triangles are just as strong, but uses less material. So KTM uses triangles.
Obviously this is simplistic, but grab a RMZ engine and KTM engine. The KTM spaces things, and sizes things in a way to maximize strength and performance while minimizing weight. Moving the crankshaft up and closer to the clutch to cut weight from the cases. Using finger followers and size/placement of cams, valves to cut the height of the engine. Again less weight. 1/4lb here and there adds up by the time you've built the entire bike.
If you ever get the chance seriously spend a day tearing down a KTM next to a Japanese bike, it's very cool to see what KTM does different.
Can't wait.
It would seem they could shift a couple pound of weight forward if they did that?
I absolutely love my husky and I liked it better than last years KTM but now looking at the new KTM I like this bike more. Damnittttt I just bought it too. Either way I still love my husky and we have to see what their FE bike looks like as well. I hope they do the same thing where they keep basically the same design but trim it down and make it more aggressive, thinner, and lighter.
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Then add the quality components that you have on a KTM(especially the clutch and brakes), you see where we are then.
Physics is physics. Less weight on a MX bike is always better. Put a set of winter tires(with spikes) on any bike and you will understand what i'm talking about.
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