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As far as Costs? They went to air forks to save costs... When you're talking thousands and thousands of units little numbers add up. KTM isn't really operating by the same standards as other mfg's. They're really outgoing with their features and editions of bikes... Hopefully the rest catch up someday in areas like that.
Yes you get electric start with KTM's they also cost more than other bikes, KTM is going to air forks in 2017....are you expecting a cost reduction?
It wont be long before the Jap bikes cost as much as KTM and are at same level....well some are at the same or better level now, YZF450F for example.
64 in April... Love the Button.........
Plus my 69yr old pops would ridicule the hell out of me. He still kicks over his tt500.
In 5 years and 200+ hours on my bike and my old mans I had one failure. Which happened because I cartwheeled and it broke a wire going into the start button.
I dread trail riding my two stroke (well kinda)...even though it starts first kick, it is still a pain in the ass kicking it when you realize how much easier e-start is..
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On a lightweight mx bike I still don't see the benefit of an e button. More weight, more to go wrong, more to maintain, more cost.
Sure, it MIGHT save you a couple places in a race after a crash or stall, but is it worth the penalty?
For me. No.
Pushing sucks, but it's certainly an option when the button doesn't work. Other than tight single track.... or in the middle of a moto.
Nothing like stalling and then hit the button and losing no time.
If you don't ride a deep sand track, then you're counting pennies in the sand
Having a button is definitely nicer than kicking, you just have to be on top of your game in terms of keeping your battery topped up, keeping a spare battery incase you need a jump start and learning the starting techniques for your specific battery. I went all the way to Belgium for an event at the end of last year only to have my starter motor fail before getting any track time, luckily someone in the paddock had a spare. Now we carry a spare to all the races. It can be a pain in the ass at times but it's worth it in my opinion. I smile to myself every time I see someone repeatedly kicking their bike without any luck.
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