2002 ktm's ???

[kd133]

Anyone know when ktm is releasing the info on the 02 bikes. Also when they will be avaible. Thanks.:)

 

[IDkTm]

Not sure. Has anyone heard anymore about the 250 RFS? I haven't heard anything in a while, so I was curious as to what was happening with it.

 

[scottyr]

Sounds like the 250RFS will not be an 02 model. They cant get the power out of it that they had hoped for. I wouldnt be surprised to see the 400SX become a 450 and bigger forks on the SXs. I hope the 400EXC stays at 400cc though.

 

[drz mick]

2002 KTM's

English off road paper has outlined a new 250 engine for the SX version for 2002 but no release date.The engine is going to be 'next generation' advanced,whatever that means!

 

[mopowa]

I thought the 250sx already had a killer engine what the hec are they fooli with it for?

 

[TM-Frank]

Here is some info on the new pumpkins. It's in german, so most of you might have some problems to under stand it. http://ktmclub.motor-rad.com/cgi-bin/news/viewnews.php3?newsid=991385709,73565,
The changes for 2002:

48 mm WP fork with preload adjuster

Reworked Shock

Twostrokes: Lighter Piston on 200, new powervalve on 125s, new crankshaft on 250SX, new cylinder on 250s

Fourstrokes: New model 250EXC Racing (a 250 foustroke SX is not mentioned) Cooling system optimized and stronger clutch.

Oh yes! I nearly forgot the most important change: Black rear fender on all models! :confused:

Frank

 

[IDkTm]

KTM sure isn't afraid to change things. They're putting a new cylinder on the 250 SX which got an all new design in 2000 and was competely reworked in 01 making it a great motor. Must be good stuff if they're willing to make the change.

 

[Patman]

Don't be suprised to see KTM sneak in anything. It wouldn't be the first time neat things in orange showed up earlier than expected. The biggest hangup I have with a 250 RFS is it being based on the 250 and up chassis and the 400/520 engine. It NEEDS to be a 125/200 chassis and a all new engine that is dimensionally smaller and lighter to be in the same class as the TM/GasGas/Yamaha.

 

[Bob Brooks]

I agree with Patman. What's the point of the 250 RFS if it weighs the same as the 400 and 520 but with much less power? My wife is very interested in a 250 thumper, but not with the current weight. KTM definitely needs to slim down the motor and use a chassis based on the 200. The hit the nail on the head with the 400 and 520, and I'm sure they'll figure out the smaller bore thumper too, in time.

 

[jeb]

While I agree that the 250RFS needs to be based on the 125/200 frame, I'm not as confident about KTM always doing the right thing. Not slamming KTM per se, look at my sig ;) . What I'm talking about is the now years old problem of not having an 80cc bike in the lineup. How blind can they be? They have a hugely successful program in the 50-65cc market and when the kids are ready to move up they say 'go away'. Dumb, dumb, dumb.

 

[drz mick]

Don't worry ! KTM have been testing the EXC 250 4T all over the place especially in Europe. Plans for it to be introduced next year have been laid for a while. It will be lighter, faster and better than the WR250F ( and have eletric start !) or I'll eat my hat ! Don't underestimate KTM.

 

[WoodsRider]

Originally posted by kalitude
All the manufactures have totally overlooked the mid sized market...

Kali - Not to start an argument, but I disagree with your statement. For years Honda has catered to this (play-bike) market with it's Z, CT and XR line. There's quite a few of us out here that learned on a Z50 or an XR75 and worked our way up through the XR line. Granted, drum brakes and air-cooled engines are NOT cutting edge technology. For play-riding, though, it definitely serves a purpose, low-cost, low-maintenance, long-life. Yamaha just upped the ante in the play-bike market with the TTR line. As for the Euro brands, they usually don't cater to the "play-bike" market.

 

[Strick]

Originally posted by kalitude


Take it from me, someone who has enough money invested in her TTR to have bought a KTM200.

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Correction 2 KTM 200's

 

[HiG4s]

Originally posted by kalitude


This is a thread about the 2002 KTM's; and like all the other manufacturers, they have ignored the market for mid-sized high performance motorcycles.

I agree with the statment about KTM, but as far as all? Port, bore and add flywheel weights to any 80 crosser and you have a mid-size preformance woods bike for a whole lot less than a TM80 enduro.

 

[Jaybird]

OMG!