Kawasaki or KTM?

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Kawasaki or KTM?

KTM
29
48%
Kawasaki
31
52%
 
Total votes: 60

Phathry25
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Re: Kawasaki or KTM?

Post by Phathry25 »

Goran267 wrote:Image

Feels kinda boring to buy an new ktm when the pros are gonna ride this thing.
The only thing I see in that picture is a muffler. Gross.
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Re: Kawasaki or KTM?

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I agree. Looks like shit.
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Re: Kawasaki or KTM?

Post by Fadez »

I bet it's fast as hell, but ew. I dont like the look at all.
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Re: Kawasaki or KTM?

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I wouldn't mind having this thing in my garage
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Re: Kawasaki or KTM?

Post by Goran267 »

Ddavis wrote:I wouldn't mind having this thing in my garage
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I know rigth? But it's kinda anoying to buy one of these when the KTM 2016 is coming out like june-july :?
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Re: Kawasaki or KTM?

Post by tyskorn »

If your main concern is having the same model the pros use, then I guess you better buy a Kawasaki.
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Re: Kawasaki or KTM?

Post by Barely25 »

I was torn between the same two brands and I went for KTM because of the amount of crap that's already on it. You cant beat a stock ktm, from the Hydraulic clutch to the electric start. Its the best thing ever. I vote KTM. And she does look good in the garage :lol:
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Post by KTM57 »

I can't speak for anything else about them, but the 2015 KTMs do look incredibly good. It took me a while to get over the 07-10 body style (still the best KTMs IMO) but the orange frame and the new OEM graphics are just beautiful.
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Re: Kawasaki or KTM?

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Buy a TM
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Re: Kawasaki or KTM?

Post by mikehunt22 »

Wait and get a ktm when 2016's come out.
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Re: Kawasaki or KTM?

Post by Goran267 »

JT43 wrote:Buy a TM
I'm not a mechanic, It's not gonna happend.


mikehunt22 wrote:Wait and get a ktm when 2016's come out.
Yeah I've thought about that.
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Re: Kawasaki or KTM?

Post by JT43 »

Ktm 150 then
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Re: Kawasaki or KTM?

Post by Goran267 »

JT43 wrote:Ktm 150 then
I had a 2012 KTM 125, best bike I ever had :D
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Re: Kawasaki or KTM?

Post by James_122 »

I will tell you tomorrow what i would go with when i ride. Just traded in my 14 450SXF for a Kawi 450.
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Re: Kawasaki or KTM?

Post by On The Pipe »

Are you racing? If not a 2015 KTM 250SX would be a great choice. From what I have read the Kawasaki motor is better than the KTM. KTM motor is more centered around top end. Both bikes have +'s and -'s in this day and age I'm sure you cant go wrong with either brand.

Also about the 10 hour oil changes is fine you could even go longer depending on the conditions and how hard you ride. Most of the manuals service intervals are for pros/racers who are riding the bikes very hard. No way the oil will get too dirty after 2 rides you are just throwing away good oil. The manual is simply a guide for keeping your machine in peak performance for racing.
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