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dual-sporting '02 520/400exc
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[QUOTE="cujet, post: 169055, member: 19501"] In response to the XR650R vs. KTM 520EXC. I have ridden them both. The following is my opinion. YMMV The big XR is an amazing bike, in that it can even stay upright in the dirt, not to mention perform well, this thing is huge. It tracks very well over everything. The XR is not deflected by roots or sandy sections, or whoops, it just goes "about" where you point it. It has a low reving engine and likes to be lugged most of the time. It is not as powerful in stock form as the KTM though. It is a heavy bike and in certain situations it can be a handfull. It needs to be uncorked to perform well. When uncorked it becomes kinda loud. It is also kinda tiresome to ride in tight stuff, although it can do it. It really likes open areas. I have ridden one with the HRC power up kit (piston, cam and cam chain) in addition to a full race exhaust. This bike makes good HP and will probably keep up with a CR500 in a drag race. I am not a fan of electric starting, and the big XR is fairly easy to start, most of the time. The XR has one of the worst headlights I have ever seen. and the stator needs to be rewound to get more lighting power. This bike is very comfortable (like a couch) and would make a great street bike. The suspension is soft. My overall rating is GOOD, 3 on a scale of 1 to 5. The KTM 520EXC is a super motorcycle. it has rip snorting power. It has very good suspension. In a drag race, it will eat a stock XR650R for lunch, and easily match or beat the uncorked XR. It also has 6 well spaced gears. This gives the KTM a wider range of speed. Top speed in 6th is faster than the big XR. Slow speed is also easier to manage on the KTM as 1st is slightly lower. The fact that the KTM is so much lighter than the XR is amazing considering the KTM has electric start (which seems to work very well). It's trail manners are excellent and this bike is a joy to ride. The KTM needs little to nothing in the way of motor mods. The suspension seems well tuned for all around riding, and just a tad soft for very agressive or big riders. The KTM comes with a far far better headlight and will run an even bigger one. One drawback, it has a hard seat, I like softer seats. My overall rating is EXCELLENT, 5 on a scale of 1 to 5. Chris [/QUOTE]
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