KTM250 SX or RM250?
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motojunkie
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Stock - suspension - RM. reliability - KTM.
The KTM's suspension can be made better than the RM's, but the RM's reliability will never match the KTM's.
I vote fot the KTM!
The KTM's suspension can be made better than the RM's, but the RM's reliability will never match the KTM's.
I vote fot the KTM!
Go and read the post in mods & performance comparing the CR to the RM.
The suspension will go hands down to the RM. The parts used in construction (bars, clutch, etc.) will go hands down to the KTM.
I think the durability issue is probably close to the same between all colors.
I love my RM and would buy another one tomorrow.;)
The suspension will go hands down to the RM. The parts used in construction (bars, clutch, etc.) will go hands down to the KTM.
I think the durability issue is probably close to the same between all colors.
I love my RM and would buy another one tomorrow.;)
Well the ktm comes with better handles bars and chain air fliter stock over the RM. Otherwise when looking at frame construction I think they are the about the same. There's minor things about the ktm I still don't like, like the funky raditor flow setup. I don't like how the subframe/rear master cylinder mount is one solid piece of what looks like sheet metal, oh an I don't like how the brake pedal mounts up. These are just minor gripes only, the ktm on the other hand has a killer motor for '02. Lots of bottom/mid range, I heard it hits with major authority. I also see alot of '02 RM's out there also, I don't know much about the motor for this year other than it blows last years awaY. Give the stock suspension award to the RM, the KTM isn't bad but not the greatest. handling I give the RM the sharpness/qwickness the KTM is going to be more stable lots of magazine BS about them not turning sharp. Tell my friend who races one in AX that they'll totally disagree :) What it boils down to anymore is who will give you the best deal/ I know to some getting parts locally from the dealer is important but I buy majority of my parts mail order anymore. Both bikes totally kick ass and you'll love them both, don't pass up blue either.
Another look at the comparison..
It's easier to improve suspension than improve quality/reliability.
Honda, Yamaha and KTM are all quality bikes.. KTM gets the nod in my opinion, pretty exotic in comparison to the jap stuff and the price is competitive.
It's easier to improve suspension than improve quality/reliability.
Honda, Yamaha and KTM are all quality bikes.. KTM gets the nod in my opinion, pretty exotic in comparison to the jap stuff and the price is competitive.
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Thanks alot for the info guys. I can get a much better deal on a used RM250(98-99) than a ktm. In fact, the KTM's are a good $600 bucks more expensive. Cam, sorry about posting in the wrong forum I was just hoping to get someone that owns a KTMs opinion on it. Well I might be pushed into the RM becasuse the KTM I looked at was just sold. Thanks again!
86 LT250R, DG nerfs, fmf fatty, racing front and rear plastic, 18'' turf tamers on red lable rims, full skids and handguards
86 LT250R, DG nerfs, fmf fatty, racing front and rear plastic, 18'' turf tamers on red lable rims, full skids and handguards
dheard4992
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99 rm250 4-sale
1999 rm250 with pro circuit pipe and silencer new 756 front and michelin rear n-style graphics and ceet seat cover fresh top end etc....... ridden very little by a 39 year old slow guy 2600 obo [email protected]
1999 rm250 with pro circuit pipe and silencer new 756 front and michelin rear n-style graphics and ceet seat cover fresh top end etc....... ridden very little by a 39 year old slow guy 2600 obo [email protected]
mkuder
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KTM definetely, I have owned at least one of each of the big 4 MX bikes, but the KTM is hands down the highest quality. It would take alot to make me purchase any other brand. I currently have a 2000 Suzuki DRZ400s (for commuting) and a 1998 KTM 125SX and love both bikes. It took a couple mo's to get used to riding the KTM (as I only ride a couple hours a week). I had a friend purchase last years model for the same price as the Suzuki your looking at, so you might shop around.
