This is kinda stolen from the holeshot board, but they are saying there will be a 200 SX, 450 SX and EXC, a 520 MXC desert racing? and a 85 SX. Add that to the new 250 SX they're working on and 2003 could be a huge year for KTM. Anyone else have any more info on this? The 450 EXC could be my next bike, should be about the right time for a new one.
New 2003 KTM models?
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Yeah, I'm thinking 400SX->450SX and the 520 will probably be upgraded to 540. This is pure conjecture, although I have it from an extremely reliable source that the big thumper is not going away.
I think the new 250SX is pretty much confirmed, and there's a lot of talk about them testing a 250 four-stroke.
I think the new 250SX is pretty much confirmed, and there's a lot of talk about them testing a 250 four-stroke.
BenjaminPQ
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Yup, 85sx will be in 03. Heard that from our local dealer.
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Re: 450 vs 520 EX/C
Because.....
It is just the obvious replacement for the 400 and there will be no point in having a 400 and a 450.
Because.....
It is just the obvious replacement for the 400 and there will be no point in having a 400 and a 450.
450SX for sure, 450EXC makes no sense.
The 450SX makes obvious sense for the nem MX cc limit but I'd be surprised if KTM bothered with a 450 EXC.
It wouldn't fit into the 400cc Enduro class and would be head to head with the 520EXC in the open class.
My feelings are that the EXC's will continue as 400 and 520 cc's.
KTM have a history of seperate SX(MX) and EXC development ie. different forks, gearing etc.
But hey, who knows ?
The 450SX makes obvious sense for the nem MX cc limit but I'd be surprised if KTM bothered with a 450 EXC.
It wouldn't fit into the 400cc Enduro class and would be head to head with the 520EXC in the open class.
My feelings are that the EXC's will continue as 400 and 520 cc's.
KTM have a history of seperate SX(MX) and EXC development ie. different forks, gearing etc.
But hey, who knows ?
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I'm considering making a bike to get me through until KTM finally gets their small bore 4 stroke act together. I figure I could take a XR250 throw a 280 kit and pipe on it, get the suspension reworked, find some orange plastic and have my own small RFS with money to burn.:)
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Heck Strick I said I was going to put orange plastic on it. :confused:
Awwww, it's a ***** cat or at least it WAS! I got a gray plastic crate delivered to my office from the wilds of Cheesehead Land yesterday with a newly updated power plant from Professor Gorr. I think I might be able to catch Santa this year if I can get it on the pilot jet :eek: (That darn Scotty in the engine room ain't got nothin' on me now!):p
Awwww, it's a ***** cat or at least it WAS! I got a gray plastic crate delivered to my office from the wilds of Cheesehead Land yesterday with a newly updated power plant from Professor Gorr. I think I might be able to catch Santa this year if I can get it on the pilot jet :eek: (That darn Scotty in the engine room ain't got nothin' on me now!):p
From what my local Husky dealer says; the F.I.M. 4-stroke Enduro class over in Europe will be changing from 400cc to 450cc in the near future.
That is the reason behind Husky changing the TE400 to a 450 and probably KTM's also. I imagine a 250 RFS will be out in the near future.
That is the reason behind Husky changing the TE400 to a 450 and probably KTM's also. I imagine a 250 RFS will be out in the near future.
When I asked what was going to be new, I was told everything. What that includes is beyond me. I found out that the motor may be a more vertical cylinder. I have the 02 sx250 and can't imagine a better motor unless it is as powerful but smoother. I would think that the frame would be changed but who knows. We should see some pictures soon as the GP season nears. Depending what is changed, I think that the 450sx will be my choice.
indeed, there is not much mystery in the 250rfs.
the bike has been raced in europe for quite a while now...with
great sucess too!
however, i would not look for one stateside for some time.
even at the ktm dealer show we were told that there were no
current plans to bring them here.
in my opinion, its a wise move.
the bike has been raced in europe for quite a while now...with
great sucess too!
however, i would not look for one stateside for some time.
even at the ktm dealer show we were told that there were no
current plans to bring them here.
in my opinion, its a wise move.
Greg in Oz
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New 250 SX engine is more vertical cylinder to shorten wheelbase and give more pipe/wheel clearance. 200SX prototype is being raced in german SX series.
henkholland
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in 'euro' enduro starting from 2003 there will be 4 classes only, all being a mix of 4 and 2-stroke's. 250 2-stroke's will be up against max 450 4 stroke's. This suggests that KTM will also upgrade to a 450 enduro model and Yam could eventually discontiniue the WR 400. This is just reasoning, no inside info.
