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Message: [QUOTE="chasejj, post: 580706, member: 26779"] Well.... I own a TM400E 4 stroke 2002 and a KTM 525 EXC. I fell somewhat qualified to answer this. The TM handles similar to a KX Kawasaki as the frames are very similar. You can slide the forks up in the clamps and get headshake. They tend to handle really well pretty much with just suspension setup. The linkage rear end handles everything well and the Ohlins are fantastic.Motor is very similar to a beefed up Yamaha 426 with mnore flywheel. Revs to the moon. Very good MX/HS/GNCC motor and great in an experienced riders hands for enduros. The KTM feels larger. Which is good for me a 6-3. With proper suspension setup it handles very well. There seems to be a lot of talk about triple clamnp offsets. I run 22mm. Stock is 20. Most guys go to 16 or 18's. Factory off road guys use stock 20's. McGrath used 22mm with lots of fork up in the clamp. I think that depending upon what you do and the speeds you ride it is a personal perference. I like stability and find NO turning problems with the 22's. My 525 motor is stronger than the TM everywhere. Particularly down low and with my Revloc clutch is the greatest bike I've ever owned. [/QUOTE]