Have to love KTM

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Edited Date/Time 7/11/2019 6:42am
"TWO-STROKE ROADRACE BIKES ARE BACK!
KTM launched a very important race bike at Sachsenring. The RC4R will be used in a new road-to-MotoGP series – the Northern Talent Cup – and is important because it’s so basic.

The RC4R essentially uses a KTM 250 SX-F motocross engine, frame and swingarm. The engine is four-stroke but KTM is planning two-stroke versions. The idea is to drive down the cost of getting into racing, both for aspiring world champions and for those who simply want to race at club level.

“We need to make cheaper race bikes,” said KTM motor sport director Pit Beirer. “We want to try putting two-stroke engines in this chassis, because for sure they are cheaper to run. This is not only for riders who are trying to make it to the top, it’s also riders who race for fun. “We want to reignite this part of the sport.”

https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/opinion/motogp/vi-ales-ascent-rossi-s-descent-more-motogp-german-grand-prix

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they say they need to make cheaper race bikes but their race bikes are 20% more expensive then the Japanese competitors
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they say they need to make cheaper race bikes but their race bikes are 20% more expensive then the Japanese competitors
They also come 140% better equipped
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they say they need to make cheaper race bikes but their race bikes are 20% more expensive then the Japanese competitors
yz133rider wrote:
They also come 140% better equipped
How so? .
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they say they need to make cheaper race bikes but their race bikes are 20% more expensive then the Japanese competitors
yz133rider wrote:
They also come 140% better equipped
How so? .
For one, the brakes are 140% better Laughing

This is sick, I want one!!
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7/10/2019 10:25am Edited Date/Time 7/10/2019 10:26am
they say they need to make cheaper race bikes but their race bikes are 20% more expensive then the Japanese competitors
Husky $9999
KTM $9899
Honda $9299
Kawasaki $9299
Yamaha $9299
Suzuki $8949

The difference between $9999 and $8949 is 11.083%.....Not quite 20% there big guy.

The difference between $9999 and $9299 is 7.2546%....
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yz133rider wrote:
They also come 140% better equipped
How so? .
seth505 wrote:
For one, the brakes are 140% better Laughing

This is sick, I want one!!
I was trying to relate to their mx bikes
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7/10/2019 10:28am Edited Date/Time 7/10/2019 10:30am
from reliable source i got info that it will cost 20 000 Euro-dough and it is 3-4 seconds on a lap slower than a RC250 basic Moto3 bike - not speaking about those World Champ spec. Moto3 bikes. If you opt in to compete in NTC with this bike you will get 50% discount (Dorna pays 50% of the prize for 100% of your soul)

You can choke your flute over this "news" but KTM already made RC390 (or whatever was it called) that was already eligible racing WorldSSP300 class that run by World SBK class.
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yz133rider wrote:
They also come 140% better equipped
How so? .
seth505 wrote:
For one, the brakes are 140% better Laughing

This is sick, I want one!!
That bike is great, I like the attitude toward cheaper race bikes as it lets more people into the sport.
With the 300cc off-road engine in the TX or XC, that bike would be a lot of fun!


On fourfourone's point: "How so?" I think it's crazy that people think KTM/Husky comes better equipped.


The brakes are better, but I'll give up the better brakes for good suspension every single time.
KTM (WP) forks are 140% worse.

An upgrade oversized rotor kit is under $200.
Aftermarket forks or spring/damper inserts are over $1500.
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Wish all the manufactuers would catch on and apply this to motocross and dirtbikes in general.
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7/10/2019 10:40am Edited Date/Time 7/10/2019 10:48am
A chain that lasts instead of the shitastic chains japs use, odi grips stock instead of terrible grips japs use, steel braided brake lines stock, hydro clutch, lightest in class, high end engine internals stock, best brakes in class, aluminum throttle housing stock, hr meter built into clamps stock, top of the class in each class right there engine handling etc, a clutch that lasts and doesnt need any upgrades stock.

Tons of pluses to them.

An oversized rotor kit on a jap bike still wont be in the same ball park brakes wise as a ktm.

How much titanium will it take a crf250r to weigh even what a ktm 450 weighs let alone a ktm 250... Alot more than the cost of a revalve lol.
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yz133rider wrote:
A chain that lasts instead of the shitastic chains japs use, odi grips stock instead of terrible grips japs use, steel braided brake lines stock, hydro...
A chain that lasts instead of the shitastic chains japs use, odi grips stock instead of terrible grips japs use, steel braided brake lines stock, hydro clutch, lightest in class, high end engine internals stock, best brakes in class, aluminum throttle housing stock, hr meter built into clamps stock, top of the class in each class right there engine handling etc, a clutch that lasts and doesnt need any upgrades stock.

Tons of pluses to them.

An oversized rotor kit on a jap bike still wont be in the same ball park brakes wise as a ktm.

How much titanium will it take a crf250r to weigh even what a ktm 450 weighs let alone a ktm 250... Alot more than the cost of a revalve lol.
Have you ever owned a KTM? I have. The chain was no better then my yz450f stock. grips are close in quality. Brakes are better yes. Hydro clutch is more of a preference then an upgrade. I like how a cable clutch feels. Not sure what you mean by high end engine internals compared to other brands. I don't need an hour meter its built into the ECU,

You act like they are leaps and bounds better but in all reality its not that much better.
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they say they need to make cheaper race bikes but their race bikes are 20% more expensive then the Japanese competitors
BobPA wrote:
Husky $9999 KTM $9899 Honda $9299 Kawasaki $9299 Yamaha $9299 Suzuki $8949 The difference between $9999 and $8949 is 11.083%.....Not quite 20% there big guy. The...
Husky $9999
KTM $9899
Honda $9299
Kawasaki $9299
Yamaha $9299
Suzuki $8949

The difference between $9999 and $8949 is 11.083%.....Not quite 20% there big guy.

The difference between $9999 and $9299 is 7.2546%....
You have husky and KTM mixed up Tongue

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7/10/2019 11:03am Edited Date/Time 7/10/2019 11:05am
they say they need to make cheaper race bikes but their race bikes are 20% more expensive then the Japanese competitors
BobPA wrote:
Husky $9999 KTM $9899 Honda $9299 Kawasaki $9299 Yamaha $9299 Suzuki $8949 The difference between $9999 and $8949 is 11.083%.....Not quite 20% there big guy. The...
Husky $9999
KTM $9899
Honda $9299
Kawasaki $9299
Yamaha $9299
Suzuki $8949

The difference between $9999 and $8949 is 11.083%.....Not quite 20% there big guy.

The difference between $9999 and $9299 is 7.2546%....
Also right now the 19 jap bikes have a much better discount then the KTMs You can easily get one 2-3k cheaper then the same model KTM. I am not hating on KTM/Husky. I might hop on a new husky 450 when the time comes.
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All bikes are good

I like that a manufacturer is flexible in its product line and is addressing the cost of entry level racing with serious objectives.

Plus, two strokes RR bikes sound wonderful, even singles. If the closest thing you've heard to a two stroke road racer is your buds banshee, you've missed something.
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they say they need to make cheaper race bikes but their race bikes are 20% more expensive then the Japanese competitors
What cheaper race bikes do the Japanese offer to this? A Honda NSF is like 30 grand.
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I think the biggest takeaway from this is that the OEM's are starting to realize that they are pricing crucial people out of the sport(s) and are finally taking steps to correct the issue of overpriced entry level bikes. I really hope this bike is as successful as they want it to be and I would love to see some more people brought into all avenues of two-wheel racing.
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yz133rider wrote:
A chain that lasts instead of the shitastic chains japs use, odi grips stock instead of terrible grips japs use, steel braided brake lines stock, hydro...
A chain that lasts instead of the shitastic chains japs use, odi grips stock instead of terrible grips japs use, steel braided brake lines stock, hydro clutch, lightest in class, high end engine internals stock, best brakes in class, aluminum throttle housing stock, hr meter built into clamps stock, top of the class in each class right there engine handling etc, a clutch that lasts and doesnt need any upgrades stock.

Tons of pluses to them.

An oversized rotor kit on a jap bike still wont be in the same ball park brakes wise as a ktm.

How much titanium will it take a crf250r to weigh even what a ktm 450 weighs let alone a ktm 250... Alot more than the cost of a revalve lol.
Have you ever owned a KTM? I have. The chain was no better then my yz450f stock. grips are close in quality. Brakes are better yes...
Have you ever owned a KTM? I have. The chain was no better then my yz450f stock. grips are close in quality. Brakes are better yes. Hydro clutch is more of a preference then an upgrade. I like how a cable clutch feels. Not sure what you mean by high end engine internals compared to other brands. I don't need an hour meter its built into the ECU,

You act like they are leaps and bounds better but in all reality its not that much better.
People see what they want to see.
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Cool.... i guess... but seriously, why not race supermoto? Why not make supermoto a feeder class? Is a dirtbike with clip on handlebars really necessary to bring people into racing? And how can there be a racing class when theres 1 brand in it?
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yz133rider wrote:
A chain that lasts instead of the shitastic chains japs use, odi grips stock instead of terrible grips japs use, steel braided brake lines stock, hydro...
A chain that lasts instead of the shitastic chains japs use, odi grips stock instead of terrible grips japs use, steel braided brake lines stock, hydro clutch, lightest in class, high end engine internals stock, best brakes in class, aluminum throttle housing stock, hr meter built into clamps stock, top of the class in each class right there engine handling etc, a clutch that lasts and doesnt need any upgrades stock.

Tons of pluses to them.

An oversized rotor kit on a jap bike still wont be in the same ball park brakes wise as a ktm.

How much titanium will it take a crf250r to weigh even what a ktm 450 weighs let alone a ktm 250... Alot more than the cost of a revalve lol.
Have you ever owned a KTM? I have. The chain was no better then my yz450f stock. grips are close in quality. Brakes are better yes...
Have you ever owned a KTM? I have. The chain was no better then my yz450f stock. grips are close in quality. Brakes are better yes. Hydro clutch is more of a preference then an upgrade. I like how a cable clutch feels. Not sure what you mean by high end engine internals compared to other brands. I don't need an hour meter its built into the ECU,

You act like they are leaps and bounds better but in all reality its not that much better.
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they say they need to make cheaper race bikes but their race bikes are 20% more expensive then the Japanese competitors
yz133rider wrote:
They also come 140% better equipped
And a lot lighter.
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they say they need to make cheaper race bikes but their race bikes are 20% more expensive then the Japanese competitors
yz133rider wrote:
They also come 140% better equipped
Thor34103 wrote:
And a lot lighter.
and the frames snap
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I hope the KTM/HUSKY group applies that principal to pricing of the E50 model. It's the perfect opportunity.
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How so? .
seth505 wrote:
For one, the brakes are 140% better Laughing

This is sick, I want one!!
cwtoyota wrote:
That bike is great, I like the attitude toward cheaper race bikes as it lets more people into the sport. With the 300cc off-road engine in...
That bike is great, I like the attitude toward cheaper race bikes as it lets more people into the sport.
With the 300cc off-road engine in the TX or XC, that bike would be a lot of fun!


On fourfourone's point: "How so?" I think it's crazy that people think KTM/Husky comes better equipped.


The brakes are better, but I'll give up the better brakes for good suspension every single time.
KTM (WP) forks are 140% worse.

An upgrade oversized rotor kit is under $200.
Aftermarket forks or spring/damper inserts are over $1500.
My wp forks on my 18 250fc is miles better than the forks on my crf450 -16
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they say they need to make cheaper race bikes but their race bikes are 20% more expensive then the Japanese competitors
BobPA wrote:
Husky $9999 KTM $9899 Honda $9299 Kawasaki $9299 Yamaha $9299 Suzuki $8949 The difference between $9999 and $8949 is 11.083%.....Not quite 20% there big guy. The...
Husky $9999
KTM $9899
Honda $9299
Kawasaki $9299
Yamaha $9299
Suzuki $8949

The difference between $9999 and $8949 is 11.083%.....Not quite 20% there big guy.

The difference between $9999 and $9299 is 7.2546%....
math? What’s math? So much easier to just toss out random numbers and hope people believe you without checking facts
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yz133rider wrote:
A chain that lasts instead of the shitastic chains japs use, odi grips stock instead of terrible grips japs use, steel braided brake lines stock, hydro...
A chain that lasts instead of the shitastic chains japs use, odi grips stock instead of terrible grips japs use, steel braided brake lines stock, hydro clutch, lightest in class, high end engine internals stock, best brakes in class, aluminum throttle housing stock, hr meter built into clamps stock, top of the class in each class right there engine handling etc, a clutch that lasts and doesnt need any upgrades stock.

Tons of pluses to them.

An oversized rotor kit on a jap bike still wont be in the same ball park brakes wise as a ktm.

How much titanium will it take a crf250r to weigh even what a ktm 450 weighs let alone a ktm 250... Alot more than the cost of a revalve lol.
They should also supply them KTM's with a big bottle of loctite. Because half of the bike either falls off or ends up getting loose.
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yz133rider wrote:
A chain that lasts instead of the shitastic chains japs use, odi grips stock instead of terrible grips japs use, steel braided brake lines stock, hydro...
A chain that lasts instead of the shitastic chains japs use, odi grips stock instead of terrible grips japs use, steel braided brake lines stock, hydro clutch, lightest in class, high end engine internals stock, best brakes in class, aluminum throttle housing stock, hr meter built into clamps stock, top of the class in each class right there engine handling etc, a clutch that lasts and doesnt need any upgrades stock.

Tons of pluses to them.

An oversized rotor kit on a jap bike still wont be in the same ball park brakes wise as a ktm.

How much titanium will it take a crf250r to weigh even what a ktm 450 weighs let alone a ktm 250... Alot more than the cost of a revalve lol.
They should also supply them KTM's with a big bottle of loctite. Because half of the bike either falls off or ends up getting loose.
I put 60hrs on a husky 350 only abnormal issue was one broken rear brake return spring.

My 18 rmz450 after maybe 20 hrs the steering stem worked its way loose. Not the top nut but the one under the top clamp. Bizaare.
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they say they need to make cheaper race bikes but their race bikes are 20% more expensive then the Japanese competitors
BobPA wrote:
Husky $9999 KTM $9899 Honda $9299 Kawasaki $9299 Yamaha $9299 Suzuki $8949 The difference between $9999 and $8949 is 11.083%.....Not quite 20% there big guy. The...
Husky $9999
KTM $9899
Honda $9299
Kawasaki $9299
Yamaha $9299
Suzuki $8949

The difference between $9999 and $8949 is 11.083%.....Not quite 20% there big guy.

The difference between $9999 and $9299 is 7.2546%....
For arguments sake, is anyone actually paying MSRP for an RMZ or KX?
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If they want to lower the cost of racing, they need to subsidize the cost of tires and race entries. The cost of the bike is not what holds people back, track time and tires are the big expense in roadracing.

I don’t want to add to the Japanese or KTM/Husky hate fest that is building here but most KTM owners usually drop another $5k + after purchase on new bars, chains, gearing, wheel sets, tires, graphics and new suspension. Nothing wrong with that and I hope they keep doing it for the industries sake but the fact that KTM’s come with some high end parts is kind of irrelevant.

Did anyone ever turn even a tenth faster laptime due to grips or an aluminum throttle tube? The marketing guys did their job.
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they say they need to make cheaper race bikes but their race bikes are 20% more expensive then the Japanese competitors
BobPA wrote:
Husky $9999 KTM $9899 Honda $9299 Kawasaki $9299 Yamaha $9299 Suzuki $8949 The difference between $9999 and $8949 is 11.083%.....Not quite 20% there big guy. The...
Husky $9999
KTM $9899
Honda $9299
Kawasaki $9299
Yamaha $9299
Suzuki $8949

The difference between $9999 and $8949 is 11.083%.....Not quite 20% there big guy.

The difference between $9999 and $9299 is 7.2546%....
mattyhamz2 wrote:
For arguments sake, is anyone actually paying MSRP for an RMZ or KX?
No one is paying retail for KTM’s either...
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BobPA wrote:
Husky $9999 KTM $9899 Honda $9299 Kawasaki $9299 Yamaha $9299 Suzuki $8949 The difference between $9999 and $8949 is 11.083%.....Not quite 20% there big guy. The...
Husky $9999
KTM $9899
Honda $9299
Kawasaki $9299
Yamaha $9299
Suzuki $8949

The difference between $9999 and $8949 is 11.083%.....Not quite 20% there big guy.

The difference between $9999 and $9299 is 7.2546%....
mattyhamz2 wrote:
For arguments sake, is anyone actually paying MSRP for an RMZ or KX?
BobPA wrote:
No one is paying retail for KTM’s either...
Most people in the northeast are. They don't really discount them much around here and if they do its very very little.

Id like to know how you gather your info? Do you even ride? Do you buy new bikes? You seem pretty confident knowing how the bike market works.
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