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[QUOTE="firecracker22, post: 745178, member: 20316"] [b]Ktm! Ktm! Ktm! Ktm![/b] Go orange! I don't think the 200 KTM would be too much for you. It is pipey-er than the KDXs, but it's also MUCH MUCH lighter with infinitely better suspension. I started on a XR 200 and got the KTM after a year of riding the XR. I almost got a KDX and changed my mind as I was on my way to the dealership to sign papers. I am so glad I did. I love my bike. I did my plastic all in silver and it looks really nice that way. The KTM in stock form can be lugged and ridden slow, but still likes to pick up and scream; the *huge* stock silencer keeps it quiet, and even with an FMF on it mine still isn't that loud; they sit a hair lower than CRs, and can be lowered easily via seat cutting or full on suspension work; they come with stuff for trail riding, which it sounds like you do, such as big tank, tall gearing, 18" rear tire, headlight/taillight, spark arrestor, big wide footpegs, hydraulic clutch, etc. Also, (LoriKTM, tell us more?) you can do stuff to mellow them out even more--I believe an additional flywheel weight is available, and gearing can be adjusted to give you better low-speed gear choices. Also some people have mentioned thicker base gaskets to change the compression ratio. Plus they are lighter than any of the four-strokes (except your TTR), and about the same as most 125s. I took the lights, stock silencer and kickstand off mine--more to prevent breakage but also to lighten it up. I actually broke the kickstand off but I don't miss it that much. Aside from a couple of guards, tires, handlebars, plastic and SUSPENSION my KTM is mostly stock. I had a local guy revalve my suspension and wowee, what a difference. The transition period is going to suck. No matter what you get, you will find that you can't get away with a lot of habits that the TTR let you do. That's ok--this too shall pass. It lasted about 2 months for me, maybe less. The worst part was the brakes and suspension not the power. I was prepared for the power difference although throttle control still took me awhile. However from faulty drum brakes to disc brakes is a big leap. At least your TTR has a front disc, that will help. Also the suspension almost makes you learn to ride all over again. It's stiffer--so it works better when you go fast, which doesn't happen much for me. No more sitting down to ride, let me tell you. I didn't do it much on the XR because I knew it was a bad habit. But I CAN'T do it on the KTM. My suspension is still a bit stiff for woods riding, and if I sit down it's like riding a ping-pong ball. Not trying to scare you off--just trying to say that you can learn to ride just about anything if you set your mind to it, and don't get discouraged if you have a few bad days. So anyway, grab a ride on one if you can. If you haven't made a final decision by the time mine is running again (blown up engine) you're welcome to try it although it's quite a trek down here for you. Have fun shopping! Plus if you get a bike that's not blue, you have an excuse to buy all new gear! (While I've had an orange bike for 3 years, I have only one piece of orange gear and that's the Shift coat I just bought.) [/QUOTE]
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