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Post by ryan_ott on Mar 5, 2019 17:48:47 GMT -5
Anyone have any first hand experience with KTM as a brand? I’m thinking of picking up a shifty and came across the KTM Duke 390 and it appeals to me. 44 hp and 320 pounds sounds like fun, fuel injected and abs - sure why not. 4T yeah I’m a traitor. I’m really just looking to hear about reliability. I do have a few dealers around here so I wouldn’t think warranty or parts would be an issue but then again I’ve never owner a KTM. I remember them being known as Kill The Mechanic, not sure why though...
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Post by fuzzyruttin on Mar 5, 2019 18:15:21 GMT -5
I was recently looking at that too, adventure-bike-wise it would be a little small. No first-hand experience but "hear" good things. Thanks for asking this  |
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Post by ryan_ott on Mar 5, 2019 18:32:41 GMT -5
I guess I should “try it on”. Going by videos and images online it looks to be a decent fit but it’s hard to tell. I’ve “heard” it’s got some impressive bottom end.
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Post by 190mech on Mar 5, 2019 20:22:11 GMT -5
KTM is a good machine,hats off to them keeping the 2 stroke stuff going..Have you looked at the Japan market for this application?They may not be quite up to the KTM standards,but usually can be tickled to get there for less...
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Post by ryan_ott on Mar 5, 2019 20:58:35 GMT -5
Between KTM, Yamaha and Honda - Yamaha is the most expensive option but also has a larger engine. Honda and KTM are very similar in appearance and pricing, the Honda has a slightly smaller engine. My garage keeps getting smaller and smaller.
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Post by 'O'Verse on Mar 6, 2019 19:55:03 GMT -5
I think boostcrazy from HP Logic has an RC with a Wereks exhaust, quick shift, and a PCV. youtu.be/ey3zFYGEMQM .And I know Brandon and Carter of SSS has a Duke and a RC. youtu.be/n4oRYMW01YE I think they all love there bikes. That quick shift is a trip. Just rips through the gears smoothly.  |
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