I hated my '94 KTM 250ex/c for 3 reasons:
1) Clutch drag. It was difficult to start in gear, and if you killed the engine going down a nasty hill the rear wheel would stay locked up, even with the clutch pulled in.
2) The brakes basically sucked. They had a fairly hard pull, but would lock-up at the most in-opportune time.
3) They didn't turn very well.
There was plenty I loved about the bike, but I was happier with XR's. Now I'm thinking I would like to sell my DRZ and get a 250 or 300 KTM. I think KTM has addressed the clutch problems, but I'm not sure about the brakes or handling. I would also like to hear opinions of which KTM (200/250/300) would make the best mount for technical, rocky, high altitude woods riding. (Colorado Rockies). In case your wondering, I'm getting tired of heavy 4-strokes, and difficult starting drills, and I just don't like the way they sound.
Mark
'00 DRZ400
'01 YZ267F
1) Clutch drag. It was difficult to start in gear, and if you killed the engine going down a nasty hill the rear wheel would stay locked up, even with the clutch pulled in.
2) The brakes basically sucked. They had a fairly hard pull, but would lock-up at the most in-opportune time.
3) They didn't turn very well.
There was plenty I loved about the bike, but I was happier with XR's. Now I'm thinking I would like to sell my DRZ and get a 250 or 300 KTM. I think KTM has addressed the clutch problems, but I'm not sure about the brakes or handling. I would also like to hear opinions of which KTM (200/250/300) would make the best mount for technical, rocky, high altitude woods riding. (Colorado Rockies). In case your wondering, I'm getting tired of heavy 4-strokes, and difficult starting drills, and I just don't like the way they sound.
Mark
'00 DRZ400
'01 YZ267F