xr50 vs ktm 50

[Rider-trx_250ex]

been lookin for a 50 around my area and i found a 2001 xr50 and a 1999 ktm 50(2-stroke). dont know which kind of 50 the ktm is yet but how do the two stack up against each other, mainly the 2 vs 4 stroke? i rode a kawasaki 65 which is also a 2-stroke and loved the high reving engine. is the ktm anything similar? I'm goin to turn it into a pit bike with the usual, suspension, extended forks, bars, taller seat foam, etc. ive only ridden a 2 and 4 stroke 50 once and that was a while ago and does one make a better pit bike than the other?

[AtvMxRider]

You cannot use a ktm 50 as a pit bike. You will burn the clutch up in a matter of minutes riding it.

[nickmelll]

i havent seen any parts fo the ktm either like forks or anythin go with the xr

[Rider-trx_250ex]

Originally posted by AtvMxRider
You cannot use a ktm 50 as a pit bike. You will burn the clutch up in a matter of minutes riding it.

because of the weight?

[AtvMxRider]

Originally posted by Rider-trx_250ex
because of the weight?

Yes. It is hard enough to keep them running with a 50lb kid on them let alone a teenager.

dont they make the senior pro adventure edition or something like that? thats made for adults correct me if im wrong

[AtvMxRider]

Originally posted by mjpridered10
dont they make the senior pro adventure edition or something like that? thats made for adults correct me if im wrong


Nope your wrong. No ktm 50 is made for a full size adult or teen.

[csimp3]

yeah, the ktms are for kids, i was out ice riding last year and met a guy and his kid, the son was on a ktm 65 and he threw out his clutch, the dad said they had 4 more clutches on the work bench cause it happens so often, dont get me wrong, i used to have a ktm 450, ktms are awesome, but the minis arent for grown ups, check out 50riders.com for tons of info on building a mini, be prepared to spend $ though, the only thing stock on mine is the throttle, gears and cases, lol

[csimp3]

yeah, the ktms are for kids, i was out ice riding last year and met a guy and his kid, the son was on a ktm 65 and he threw out his clutch, the dad said they had 4 more clutches on the work bench cause it happens so often, dont get me wrong, i used to have a ktm 450, ktms are awesome, but the minis arent for grown ups, check out 50riders.com for tons of info on building a mini, be prepared to spend $ though, the only thing stock on mine is the throttle, gears and cases, lol