First pic of KTM Quad!!!!!

[Dale512]

Check it out

acctually looks legit

[Dale512]

It is Legit, that would be the 525 XC version. Comes with Ohlins & Razrs, it looks kinda funny, but kinda cool at the same time.

[TRUE]

Is this for real? Stadiums? Saweet!

[gncc025]

im in love with that thing! the orange and black looks suweeeett!
:eek2:

I'm going to have to say no. Looks to much like a LTR. And why would it have stadiums when its supposed to have Ohlins? Look at the seat, it screams suzuki. And I don't think KTM would use a picture that's in someones driveway or something. Look by the rear fender, to sketchy. And that short of a description.

umm,no

[TRUE]

call it?

[gncc025]

whoh that thing does look alot like the LT450. i dunno though u never know. the ktm quad may just resemble the LT. that is if there is a ktm quad.

regardless though that orange and black "KTM QUAD" looks good!

[Dale512]

It's the real deal guys. Where the heck are you guys getting that it has Stadiums? The Gold reservoirs are a dead giveaway that those are Ohlins.

[Dale512]

It's not an official pic or info from KTM, thats why its in the parking lot and there is such a short description. You will learn in a few months that the pic is infact the real deal wether you want to beleive it now or not.

[gncc025]

for some reason i cant find anything about a ktm quad anywhere on their website. im a little doubtful now. :ermm:

[Dale512]

It's not going to be on their website yet nor will their new series of XC dirtbikes or their RC8 Streetbike, but they are real and pics of them do exist. This is just the first time a pic of the ATV has appeared.

[gncc025]

i got to zooming in on it and it does look ligit to me but still i just dont know. well we will find out for sure shortly lol.

its got a teather killswitch on it for some reason i noticed. i dunno? just dunno.:confused:

[Dale512]

Its race-ready for XC as far as KTM is concerned it comes with the tether switch from the factory. I'm kinda surprised it doesn't come with the Beadlocks, but thats probably due to a price issue, their target price was supposedly $7,999.

[gncc025]

oh i see. they are doin like cannondale did. i hope they are more successful than cdale was lol.

[Dale512]

I am sure they will be. KTM is already an established company in the motorsports market and has far more capital and name recognition than Cannondale could ever dream of. Don't forget KTM sells more bikes than anybody else in Europe. They know what their doing and they make awesome machines.

[Mxjunkie]

If it's anything like the ktm bike's the motor has some chit to it :p

It look's badass I know I'll be going to the local ktm dealer to check one and take some detailed pictures once they arrive. :macho

[jb500ex]

Originally posted by Dale512
It is Legit, that would be the 525 XC version. Comes with Ohlins & Razrs, it looks kinda funny, but kinda cool at the same time.


actually the 450 xc version is the first that will be released so im sure thats what that is

[400EXTRA]

ill stick with Honda

[FUTheman]

Link to KTM Talk (http://ktmtalk.com/index.php?showtopic=231043)

[slvrhwk]

I like it. The seat looks comfy.

[Prey]

Originally posted by TRUE
call it?

i was thinking it looked a lot more like an orange version of the old LT250R's .... with the "elephant ears" behind the front tires and all

[400exrider707]

Man I feel sorry for anyone who buys a KTM quad and has to get their info from KTM talk.... holy cow, that has to be the biggest bunch of undeducated irrational and immature people I've ever seen! They're worse than my district message board!

On a side note, does anyone remember when the pics of the LTR450 were released on here, unofficially, and everyone took the pics and nit picked every part saying what machine each part came from and how it was photoshopped, then like a week later, Suzuki released the picture of it and it was the same... hahaha.:rolleyes:

[chris46250r]

Originally posted by 400exrider707
Man I feel sorry for anyone who buys a KTM quad and has to get their info from KTM talk.... holy cow, that has to be the biggest bunch of undeducated irrational and immature people I've ever seen! They're worse than my district message board!

On a side note, does anyone remember when the pics of the LTR450 were released on here, unofficially, and everyone took the pics and nit picked every part saying what machine each part came from and how it was photoshopped, then like a week later, Suzuki released the picture of it and it was the same... hahaha.:rolleyes:

"undeducated" ?

[Mxjunkie]

Lmao.. good catch :blah:

[katch26]

http://pinitmotorsportsmc.com/

heres the same info from a pretty legitimate site

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by chris46250r
"undeducated" ?

Let me explain, they are uneducated in the fact that they think that all of us who use training wheels dont know how to work on our toys. Just read anything they post. Read the link posted in fact. One guy said:

"1. Wait until the tards figure out how many hours it will take to adjust the valves and how often they will be doing it.

2. Wait until they figure how much more wrench time overall it takes on a KTM.

3. I am sure the brakes on this pig are as good as ours that will piss them off."


More....

"and most quadtards aren't serious riders. i take that back, they are very serious about doing donuts in riding area parking lots, and other stupid stuff..... "





I guess I could have used other words to call them, but uneducated seemed more appropriate.

[katch26]

he was pointing out the irony of you calling them uneducated and spelling it wrong

[chris46250r]

Bingo!

[trick250r]

Originally posted by gncc025
for some reason i cant find anything about a ktm quad anywhere on their website. im a little doubtful now. :ermm:


there will be a KTM quad... tim farr is going to be riding it.

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by katch26
he was pointing out the irony of you calling them uneducated and spelling it wrong

HAHAHA.... IDIOT! I didn't even notice it. I was so flustered at the time after reading the ignorant remarks, that I was typing VERY fast, my bad.

[chris46250r]

Typical brain fart, everyone suffers from time to time.

i dont care for the looks of the 450....who knows how it performs...time will tell

[Dale512]

Actually JB, their will be no 450 XC edition of the quad only the 525 for XC and the 450 for MX.

[xsr_racing28c]

Dale,
Where are you getting this info? The front fenders do have the same angles as the LTR and some parts of the quad resemble the LTR. Its too hard to tell if it's legit, but I'm be optimistic here and saying this could be the truth...

Jay

[400exrider707]

Originally posted by xsr_racing28c
Dale,
Where are you getting this info? The front fenders do have the same angles as the LTR and some parts of the quad resemble the LTR. Its too hard to tell if it's legit, but I'm be optimistic here and saying this could be the truth...

Jay


Really? I thought the front plastics actually were one of the main things that looks different. If it is a fake, its damn good.

[Dale512]

I've gotten word the JB was infact correct and there will be a 450 XC version to go along with the 525 with the MX 450 coming alittle later than the two XC bikes.

[xsr_racing28c]

707: To me the front fenders look very similar. You can see the angles of which the fenders bend etc, to me they are nearly identical. Its hard to tell because it looks like the hood on the KTM may be a bit higher..

its hard to tell. Dale, where are you getting this info?

~Jay

[LTR450_#67]

It looks pretty legit to me. take a close look at the frame in front of the engine (where the engine mounts to).....to me it looks unlike anything I've ever seen.......KTM is pretty hush hush these things though.

Aaron

[GPracer2500]

Originally posted by xsr_racing28c
...Dale, where are you getting this info?

The source of the image was linked by katch26 up there ^^ a little ways.

[Dale512]

You people don't beleive anything do you? When the first spy pics came out of the Honda 450R you all said it was fake, ditto with the LT-R.

[madskrillz2]

/\ EXACTLY what i was about to say. EVERYBODY was saying the ltr was a cropped yfz

[NPelletier]

Originally posted by Prey
i was thinking it looked a lot more like an orange version of the old LT250R's .... with the "elephant ears" behind the front tires and all

exactly what i thought:D

looks decent...:macho

[ny300exrider]

ktm makes some pretty sick bikes so im sure this wont be different. i actually like the looks of it too unlike the way i did when i first saw the trx ltr and kfx.


i would kill for a ktm 525exc dual sport

[trxwannbe]

anybody who calls that fake must have some ridiculously good photoshop skills cuz i've seen some good ones over the last few years but nothing anywhere near the level of skill you would need to create that picture...the shadows all line up to something everything in the picture is where it belongs and has a purpose so anybody who calls shenanigans on this is mental( i could be wrong but i will stand by what i've said )

[jb500ex]

Originally posted by Dale512
I've gotten word the JB was infact correct and there will be a 450 XC version to go along with the 525 with the MX 450 coming alittle later than the two XC bikes.


thank you, you had me ready to reply until i read this:D

[416exfreak]

I like it....ALOT:p :devil:

[c450Razy]

Dale512, you not answering the question!!! lol

[Dale512]

I cannot say where I'm getting my info from.

[54warrior]

I'm not sold on the picture yet. Could be, might not be, who knows. I'd like to see a much higher res photo to be sure.

[Raptor350yamaha]

i think it looks legit. i would love to get one when they come out. that ktm talk place really pi$$ed me off so bad. those people dont know what they are talking about. was that gncc514 or whatever someone off here.

[GE4x4]

I think it awesome and can't wait for the specs. One question tho, what's the sense of making 2 XC quads? There are no 450cc limit in XC and I hear the power difference between the 2 isn't that much.

[400exrider989]

ok i might have to call BS on this one my resson is because look the 2 pictures sidexside of the KTM and LT-R450
the KTM has the same seat and the saehandle bar guards and to me it looks like somebody either photoshoped the rear fenders or got them off a gas gas or something or maybe a connondale?
and same with the headlight it looks like its off a gas gas too.

hard to say but who nows thats just IMO

oh and knowing KTM's quality it would have somethng cazy going on with it.

[LTR450_#67]

I feel pretty confident that the picture is the real deal. KTM is supposed debut it soon.

Here's some info I got from the dealer. These aren't facts that are set in stone but it's what I was told.

KTM will never run an aluminum frame on their bikes or on their new up and coming quads. The XC version will have a 530cc engine derived from the 510 (I think 510). It will not be EFI (so I am guessing it'll have an FCR carb). Chassis will be made out of chromoly just like the bikes are and have an aluminum SUBframe. It will run Ohlins suspension with a narrow XC stance. The reason that KTM is not currently running there own WP shocks is becuz they couldn't get the spring and valve rates correct at the time. Oh and get this (the salesman was even shocked by this) the dry weight is claimed to be around 305-310lbs! And the XC version will come out as an '08 and the MX450 will be released a year later......

Aaron

[mx428]

It's clear as day the quad has a KTM motor. And no it's not photo shopped, i could tell.

[xsr_racing28c]

I'm not doubting one bit that this thing may be the real deal, in fact I hope it is the real deal! All I'm skeptical on is the fact that certain components from the KTM look quite similar to the LTR and anyone with any skills in building a quad could make a custom KTM lookalike.

Look what Quadtech/Laeger did with there LTR that was made into a "kfx" back in atvsport or dirtwheels (can't remember which mag).... If you have good building skills, anyone can work there magic and make a one off custom machine...

I hope this thing is true though, it looks sick and KTM knows there shizz!!!

~Jay

[LTR450_#67]

Originally posted by xsr_racing28c
Look what Quadtech/Laeger did with there LTR that was made into a "kfx" back in atvsport or dirtwheels (can't remember which mag)....

Actually that was a YFZ they made it out of.

Aaron

[N300exJ]

The pic of the new ktm 525xc and suzuki ltr450 look nothing alike. you people are nuts. Look closer at the front end of the ktm. Its similar but diff in alot of ways.

[GE4x4]

Well Polaris will also have a 450 with a KTM in it. So I wonder if they will be both one in the same?

[rollie]

Damn ive spent all night hacking KTM's site, nothing, then i got the idea of hacking polaris, and here it is, the 450 we've been waiting for!!!!

[JRP]

Originally posted by rollie
Damn ive spent all night hacking KTM's site, nothing, then i got the idea of hacking polaris, and here it is, the 450 we've been waiting for!!!!

hhahahahah, badass nick!!!!!!

[WhiteYFZ]

Originally posted by rollie
Damn ive spent all night hacking KTM's site, nothing, then i got the idea of hacking polaris, and here it is, the 450 we've been waiting for!!!!

haha lmao:p

[rollie]

Whats so funny?:confused:

[spanky101]

Originally posted by rollie
Damn ive spent all night hacking KTM's site, nothing, then i got the idea of hacking polaris, and here it is, the 450 we've been waiting for!!!!

Now thats what we need around here, quality posters!!! no sarcasm either! haha I would wait but i heard it will be a little while longer for the ktm 450 mx bike. Not liking that

[Dale512]

There is a bigger pic at:

www.ktm-parts.com

Just click on the picture of the quad and you can access a big picture of it.

[gncc025]

finally what i wanted to see real proof lol! :p i am no more doubtful. i cant wait for that sucker to hit the floors.

i have never been so excited about a quad coming out. ive been a honda fan all my life but there just something about that quad i like. i dont know why but i just love it.

[pats2007450er]

Originally posted by Dale512
Its race-ready for XC as far as KTM is concerned it comes with the tether switch from the factory. I'm kinda surprised it doesn't come with the Beadlocks, but thats probably due to a price issue, their target price was supposedly $7,999.

maybe 7,999 before they add the ohlins and the razrs.10,000 it looks real as hell to me though.just my $.2 i'll stick with my honda

[zero my hero]

that actually looks pretty sick.

[mephyst]

I think it looks awesome! The rear fenders are a little different, but maybe its just the angle. I love it.

[OzLinc]

Spec:

CHASSIS
1 Advanced engineering produced a strong light weight ATV, weight 356 lbs.
2 Frame has many hrs of durability testing with no breakage or signs of fatigue.
3 Frame design offers easy service and a 450 or 525 bolt in engine option.
4 Swing arm shaft and countershaft position enhance handling and suspension.
5 Durable tested tough light weight skid plates on frame and swing arm.
6 Rear axle cam type bearing carrier has quality tapered bearings for long life
7 Axle cam type bearing carrier and swing arm offer quick and easy chain adj.
8 Rear axle bearing carrier comes with easy access grease fitting for lubrication.
9 Rear axle is very strong with an axle retainer nut system that holds position
1 Chassis and frame designed with light weight secured fastener nuts.
2 Removable rear sub-frame is strong and light weight with built in flag holder.
3 Light weight front uprights reduce camber change during jounce & rebound.
4 Common Industry wheel bolt patterns reduce rider transition cost to KTM
5 Maxxis race ready tires set a new standard for production performance level.
6 Douglas wheels with a new strong light weight design raise performance level
7 Self locking rear axle nuts allow quick hub and tire changes for GNCC racing.
8 Well designed and tested wheel base and chassis width make ATV race ready.
9 Well designed suspension and chassis allow ATV ride height to easily change.
10 Quality 520 O-ring chain used for long life and reduced adjustment intervals.
1 Swing arm chain guards and built in chain guide well designed and durable.

SUSPENSION
1 Ohlins dual rate springs with adjustable cross over on the front.
2 Front shocks have adjustable preload, compression and rebound adj.
3 Front upper control arms mount with adjustable Hym.joint bearings.
4 Front lower control arms mount with replaceable needle bearings
5 All control arms offer serviceable ball joints for reduced service cost
6 The upper control arms offer complete adj. of camber and caster.
7 Well engineered front and rear suspension offer 11 inches of wheel travel
8 Ohlins PDS reservoir rear shock with preload, comp. & rebound ADJ
9 Ohlins PDS system allows a no link design for reduced weight & maintenance
1 Ohlins PDS stands for progressive damping systems (dual piston design)
2 No link suspension adds ground clearance and makes rear shock change quick

STEERING
1 Steering stem and frame designed to bolt on advanced level steering stabilizer
2 Multi position handle bar mounting system for rider comfort or preference
3 Steering system turning radius very good with strong durable steering stops
4 Lower steering stem bearing designed for long life and race ready performance
5 Steering stem design sets a new bench mark for industry in strength & weight.
6 Upper steering stem bearing designed for low drag & sealed for long life.
7 Steering stem and handle bars proved strong under long term durability test

BRAKES
1 Front brakes by Magura are powerful 4 piston fixed caliper design.
2 Front rotors are a high quality self cleaning floating design
3 Front brake lines are steel braded for increased power & performance
4 Rear brakes by Magura are powerful single piston floating caliper design.
5 Rear brake rotor is of high quality with the self cleaning mud design.
6 The rear brake master cylinder and reservoir are all one light weight unit
7 The power, performance and Anti-fade of all the brakes is outstanding.
8 A very effective, lightweight parking brake system locks the front wheels

ENGINE
1 Engine- ready to race 4 stroke 525-53 hp or a 450-49 hp
2 Hydraulic clutch offers smooth consistent operation from start to finish.
3 Clutch cover designed into engine side cover for quick service of clutch
4 Engine uses one engine oil for gearbox and engine with no external oil tank
5 Side case on engine includes an engine oil site glass for quick oil level checks
6 Engine has two main oil filters, two bottom end strainers and a drain magnet
7 Valve adjustment is very easy in chassis, no shims or teardown needed.
8 Spark plug can be serviced with out any restrictions from fuel tank or plastic.
9 Radiator is state of the art with the correct capacity shape and installed angle
10 Cooling system is thermostatically controlled with a temp. controlled fan.
1 Radiator is state of the art with the correct capacity shape and installed angle
2 Cooling system is thermostatically controlled with a temp. controlled fan.
3 Magura Clutch system uses mineral based fluid in the system not brake fluid.
4 The clutch system performance and durability proved to be outstanding

CONTROLS
1 Hand levers are adjustable for front brake and clutch system free play.
2 Rear brake lever with bearing pivot is aluminum and fully adjustable.
3 Reverse lever is located so clutch and Rev are controlled by the same hand
4 Shifter is strong light weight aluminum with good grip
5 Parking brake system utilizes front brake master cylinder, no extra weight
6 Custom bend, strong light weight tapered handle bars ready for hand guards

FUEL, INTAKE, EXHAUST
1 Fuel tank with rider friendly design holds 3.7 gallons of fuel with reserve.
2 Carb. is a flat slide 39mm CR Keihin with a choke, hot start and spray pump
3 Carb. controls and adjustments like idle and jet changes offer easy access
4 Quick release seat and air box lid make a quick no tool air filter service
5 Air intake system is designed for mud and water prevention with snorkel
6 Air box is designed and ready for increased airflow under dry conditions
7 High performance light weight exhaust system with a sound decimal of 94

ELECTRICAL
1 Key and light panel includes a natural, reverse and oil press lamp
2 Combination switch pack nicely controls the starter and lighting functions
3 ATV is electric start in any gear including reverse with the clutch lever in
4 ATV has front and rear lights with a lever and pedal activated brake lamp
5 The engine is equipped with a 200w charging coil for extra light capacity.
6 Battery, starter, fuses and organized harness connector panel easy to access
7 CDI ignition can be set for high performance or full race with out tooling
8 Engine RPM is limited to 4000 in reverse limiting speed in rev to 11mph.

TRIM
1 Hood and plastic very easy to remove for service and adjustments
2 Rear plastic modular with air box and ready for air intake modification
3 Rear fenders have release or cut out ready for sand dune flag installation
4 Handle bars and controls are hand guard compatible for quick installation
5 Foot pegs are of race ready quality with nurf bar mounts included
6 Rear fenders designed for Hard Equipment mud extensions if needed
7 Front and rear bumpers are removable for replacement
8 Seat offers good traction and comfort for rider
9 Cable and wire guide on front of steering stem offers great organization
10 Sensational rider ergonomics designed with pro riders for pro riders.

SAFETY
1 Thumb throttle offers throttle limit screw and idle position switch
2 ATV is wired with a race ready tether switch to kill ignition if needed
3 Clutch lever starter interrupt switch prevent cranking or starting in gear
4 Heel guards are standard for heel and foot protection
5 Frame and foot pegs are ready for installation of competition nurf bars
6 Key needed for start up adds security to ATV.

[gncc025]

ENGINE
1 Engine- ready to race 4 stroke 525-53 hp or a 450-49 hp


WOW! 49-53 hp is great. i hope everything u just posted is in fact true and reliable info. if it is then this thing is gonna be a bad a**. by far the most power of any of the rival 450s in stock form.

[CBRSLIDER]

Definately sounds impressive. KTM is known for high quality out of the box. Hope this delivers like they say it will. That holding out for a decent price on a used TRX450 might be spent on a new orange machine.:D

Ray

[FUTheman]

Where did those specs come from?

[jesshamner]

If those specs are accurate, I may have just found a replacement for my cannondale.

[coryatver]

This thing sound amazing. I don't understand why they made a 450 and a 525 they are only 3 horsepower different.

[parkers30]

For all the hype the DS is getting, this thing sounds bad a** I know the price will not be the same as the competition. At the same time the money saved on performance parts will very quickly offset that.

4 piston front brake and braided lines
No Link rear end with Ohlins
Tapered axle bearings that are SERVICEABLE :D
Factory installed teather
skid plates
Not having to the take the bike apart to change the spark plug :eek2:

I think I may be in love

[parkers30]

Originally posted by coryatver
This thing sound amazing. I don't understand why they made a 450 and a 525 they are only 3 horsepower different.

Horsepower does not reflect the powerband and torque levels.

At the same time why do they make the YFZ and the Raptor: different goals

[xsr_racing28c]

Keep in mind as well, if this motor is based off the of 450 cc DB motor, you can simply place the 525 cylinder onto the block and it will be come a 510 with no modification.... Many supermoto guys did this to run open class.

~Jay

[#420]

KTM's rock. Should be a sweet machine.

[XXXRACER165]

Originally posted by coryatver
This thing sound amazing. I don't understand why they made a 450 and a 525 they are only 3 horsepower different.


Just remember the 525 will be corked up a bit. If the 2 motors have the same features, a bigger bore has more potential.

[popo]

What pipe is the best? :devil:

[OutlawBill]

Who makes the best shocks:devil: :eek2:

[Dale512]

Well Akrapovic and FMF make the best exhausts for the bikes, so I'm gonna assume they will for the ATVs also.

[Dale512]

Well Akrapovic and FMF make the best exhausts for the bikes, so I'm gonna assume they will for the ATVs also.

[Cody_300ex]

Looks like KTM has there chit together on this one, looks like a damn nice machine, altho I'll stick the the LTR....

[rollie]

anyone else notice the inside of one of the front wheels is silver, but the rest are black? idk maybe only 1 side is powdercoated, i hope its for real though, cant wait to get my hands on the 450 MX version:cool:

[450robot]

lol, FMF designed the exhaust for the 03-current ktms, so im thinking they might be the best for the new machine haha


seriously though, im very impressed with this atv, the 525 is possibly the best motor ive ever come into contact with, its a grunty speed demon, and easy to work on (not that you will ever really need to haha).

although i do question why they didnt use their newer DCC (dual cam compact) motor style as seen on the new SX line, or even the SCC (single cam compact) that will be featured on their upcoming redesigned exc/xc line... but i guess the 525 and 450 have proven there worth

-dont fix what isnt broken-

the use of ohlins will be far, far ahead of any jap bike out there... ever

their PDS style stuff is high quality too, very rigid frames on the bikes, we will have to see how they do with 4 wheels

i cant wait to see the press release for this machine!

and to the still non believers, you can clearly tell the bike is different, for god sakes, it has the giant 525 in it. also, the tank is much larger, black in color, and seems to extend down to act as rad shrouds... nothing like the ltr. the seat is also much thinner, and the light and front earflappy fenders are completely molded differently

[gncc025]

oh its definitely for real. im sure of that

[rollie]

Originally posted by gncc025
oh its definitely for real. im sure of that

Same here, i just dont understand why they would PC one side of the rim? who knows, still sick

[atvRiDa400ex]

looks sik i want one!!:eek2: :devil: :macho

[450robot]

Originally posted by rollie
Same here, i just dont understand why they would PC one side of the rim? who knows, still sick

could be reflection, it looks pretty light stricken in that picture. could just be glare?

[jesshamner]

Originally posted by rollie
Same here, i just dont understand why they would PC one side of the rim? who knows, still sick

That's a very good observation!

dont have the desire to own one

[PolarisRider06]

Originally posted by 450robot
could be reflection, it looks pretty light stricken in that picture. could just be glare?

if you look real close you can see the edge of the back one too and it looks to be non coated on the inside also.... or it might just be that i'm tired and seeing things...

http://www.ktm-parts.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000002/08525XCATV_big.jpg

[mephyst]

That thing is totally growing on me... I really like the looks of it...

[54warrior]

I'm interested in the "self locking axle nuts"

[TWILES]

I think its ugly. It look like a cross between the LTR and original LT250R from 1985 with a little 230 Quadsport thrown in. I hope they are as nice as the bikes. I'd like to have a hydrolic clutch.

[mephyst]

All it needs is some factory nerf bars... haha. Is this Ohlin's suspension going to rock or what? I can't wait to hear some reviews on the thing... I wonder how wide it is?? And finally, what price range it's going to be in??

[CHEVYZ]

I absolutely LOVE this bike! It looks great, will surely have tons on power, and to top it off should handle awesome! If it is like the other KTMs I have seen its only downfall will be that it is probably a high maintenance bike. :(

I can't wait to see what this bike and the Can-Am do! Both are looking to be sick bikes.

[450robot]

Originally posted by CHEVYZ
I absolutely LOVE this bike! It looks great, will surely have tons on power, and to top it off should handle awesome! If it is like the other KTMs I have seen its only downfall will be that it is probably a high maintenance bike. :(

I can't wait to see what this bike and the Can-Am do! Both are looking to be sick bikes.

since when are ktm unreliable? or high maintenance? i have owned 3 (200xc, exc250f, 525sx, and, well, currently own an older 525 too)

all have the same oil change and valve adjustment values as any other bike, although mine were NEVER out of adjustment. never needed to replace rings, or anything.

aside from some fast wearing brake pads, and a stretched chain, they never had any down time. the bikes were perfect. period

dont assume, if youve never owned one

[LTR450_#67]

Wow....my Ktm dealer wasn't too far of except the 305-310lbs weight claim...... The hydraulic clutch is a dead give-away for KTM.

[#420]

Originally posted by 450robot
since when are ktm unreliable? or high maintenance? i have owned 3 (200xc, exc250f, 525sx, and, well, currently own an older 525 too)

all have the same oil change and valve adjustment values as any other bike, although mine were NEVER out of adjustment. never needed to replace rings, or anything.

aside from some fast wearing brake pads, and a stretched chain, they never had any down time. the bikes were perfect. period

dont assume, if youve never owned one

Well put. So far my KTM is hands down the best bike I have ever owned. If their quad is made as well as their bikes, it should be a nice package.

Its funny to see all the Honda and Yamaha guys nit pick on quads such as this.

[N300exJ]

We have a 1990 KTM DXC250 in our garage still running strong. KTMs do more than last they run forever.

[400exrider989]

I bet that the wheel thing is on perpose ... you can get either silver or PC black so maybe they liked black better and put a pic of the black up for the site. so they were probably going and looking at it with both PC black on one side and silver on the other to see the difference and which is better. Yamaha did this with the YFZ and 700R

Guess I was wrong. Either way cant wait to see the 450.

[OzLinc]

A bit out there but couldn't the outside half be PC'd befor the halves are welded together?

It sounds a bit silly untill you think about how it would work on a production line.

Linc

[protraxrptr17]

Originally posted by coryatver
This thing sound amazing. I don't understand why they made a 450 and a 525 they are only 3 horsepower different.

The 525 has much more torque than the 450.

The KTM RFS is NOT high maintenance. Set the valves (which is super easy, I don't even use a feeler gauge) every once in a while and that's it. I change the oil once a season. Absolutely the finest piece of equipment I've ever owned.

You will go through chains and sprockets pretty fast though.:D