If You DIDN’T own a KTM/Husky, which Brand would you own?

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Edited Date/Time 6/13/2019 10:39am
Curious for the orange / white devotees if KTM and Husky were no longer a viable option, what would your second choice be & why? Ergos, power delivery, reliability, tracking, etc...

If you DIDN’T own a KTM/Husky, what brand bike would you have?

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From my experience in forum here my gut tells me only acceptable answer is Maico. Whistling
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Markee 6/12/2019 5:08am
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With the improvements to the YZF, I think I would go that direction. But they are all so good now.
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Jeff_Crutcher 6/12/2019 5:48am
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Suzuki's are the Japanese king of handling. That made my decision on what bike I would ride because to me- handling>power/technology
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I don't own a KTM, but I have 2 Suzuki 2 strokes collecting dust, and an Alta. I chose ebike because it's seriously the best bike I've ever ridden after suspension work. I don't ride desert, or long woods loops, so it's perfect for me.
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crusty_xx 6/12/2019 6:55am
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Why either or?
TC250 and YZ250 for me. Can't decide which one I like more so I have to keep both. The YZ needs less care definitely
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The people who picked Other Euro and E bike need help
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tek14 6/12/2019 8:42am
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There are not really any E-bike out other than KTM now right?
dutch_rider 6/12/2019 8:58am
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toostroke wrote:
The people who picked Other Euro and E bike need help
I rode KTM and Yamaha for years. And i own a GasGas 300 smoker now and really love that bike. Handles great and alot of power. Especially bottom power
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GODZILLA 6/12/2019 9:00am
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Rode a lot of bikes, never owned anything else than KTMs and Hondas.
Guess these are the ones I feel right at home on.
And for most models, I liked their looks.
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My local Yamaha dealer has the best support going. A mom and pop type shop that rides and races, supports local series, has a shop you can see people working in. Just nice people.
The shop I bought my Husky from was the same, been around 40 years but ended up closing due to a lack of family interest.
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jeffro503 6/12/2019 9:32am
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Since I'm on 2 strokes , it would most likely be Yamaha or TM. Probably the TM to be honest , as I really dig those bikes and the reviews of them.
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roninho 6/12/2019 11:09am
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I ride a 125 and my next bike is going to be a new 125cc. So that would be a tm or a yamaha
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Goon126 6/12/2019 11:13am
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How in the hell is Yamaha leading? 95% of Yamaha hating threads are started by KTM owners
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MPJC 6/12/2019 1:07pm
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I voted Suzuki and then looked at the thread and have to agree that TM would be the say to go. The 300 2 stroke would be sweet!
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Kawasaki or Honda on the track.

Yamaha, Beta, or Gas Gas in the woods.
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GODZILLA 6/12/2019 2:50pm
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GODZILLA wrote:
Rode a lot of bikes, never owned anything else than KTMs and Hondas. Guess these are the ones I feel right at home on. And for...
Rode a lot of bikes, never owned anything else than KTMs and Hondas.
Guess these are the ones I feel right at home on.
And for most models, I liked their looks.
Ha, 2 guys voted against my post...
Crappy yellow turd owners with sore arses, I guess.
Laughing
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Mr. Afterbar 6/12/2019 2:59pm
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GODZILLA wrote:
Ha, 2 guys voted against my post...
Crappy yellow turd owners with sore arses, I guess.
Laughing
Says the guy that’s never even owned one. I don’t ride a Suzuki but I down voted you because you’re childish and your comments are pointless.
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kiwifan 6/12/2019 3:05pm
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Goon126 wrote:
How in the hell is Yamaha leading? 95% of Yamaha hating threads are started by KTM owners
Simple, Yamaha still make 2 strokes, a lot of KTM/Husky owners here own them, so naturally they would go Yamaha, so no surprise they lead the poll....if the poll was what 4 stroke would you buy then the poll might be completely different
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GODZILLA wrote:
Ha, 2 guys voted against my post...
Crappy yellow turd owners with sore arses, I guess.
Laughing
You know what the only thing worse than brand whores are? Brand haters.

You haven’t posted a single constructive comment in your entire time here
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Sluggo77 6/12/2019 4:25pm
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Yamaha's have a good rep for their SSS suspension and strong motors. Zuke 450s for handling and price. Honda's for build quality and resale, and Kawi's for I don't know, being bright green. They do win a lot of titles.
I guess I would vote Yamaha based on their 250f being such a great all around package.
HighPlainsSquid 6/12/2019 4:41pm
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Goon126 wrote:
How in the hell is Yamaha leading? 95% of Yamaha hating threads are started by KTM owners
Because I ride off-road as much as MX and prefer 2-strokes. If I can't have a KTM/Husky, then it's gonna be a YZ125 or YZ250.

I voted Kawasaki, though because I get along really well them and I MIGHT try to convert a KX250F to off-road but... no... I'd probably just go buy a YZ250X and be done with it.

GasGas looks great, too. They're high on the list, too, EXCEPT.... that YZ250X.... Smile
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ktmwoods 6/12/2019 5:06pm
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Kinda astonished by all the downvoting and brand hate to what is really just a personal preference inquiry around what riders would choose - for themselves - to replace what appears to be the most popular brand(s) today. Some of the lamer people on Vital need to:
A) Get Laid
Cool Go Ride
C) Drink more
D) All of the above, in that order
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I own a Husky simply because I’m old, tired and wanted a 350. It was cheaper than any KTM that I could find at that time and I think it’s cooler than the KTMs. If I were in the market for a new 450 I would save 2-3k and buy a new Zook. At my age and skill level, I’m slow no matter what I ride so I may as well ride the cheap shit and leave money in the bank.
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H4L 6/12/2019 7:56pm
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Mr. Afterbar wrote:
Says the guy that’s never even owned one. I don’t ride a Suzuki but I down voted you because you’re childish and your comments are pointless.
STFU..
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ktmdan 6/12/2019 8:33pm
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In order 1st choice to 4th
GasGas 300- seem like good bikes, great suspension, decent price

Kx450- best contingency in my series I believe
Yz250- I’m comfy on a 250 smoker, great suspension

Rmz450- inexpensive and great handling

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