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[QUOTE="NM_KDX200, post: 1210343, member: 38052"] I had a KTM 200sx last year and now own a YZ450F. The KTM has some quirks: 1) the rear fender sticks straight out and I often snagged my leg on it when getting on or off. I had no problem on my KX125, KDX200, or YZ. 2) I also caught my knee braces in the rad shrouds. Several times and once they REALLY got snagged and I had to stop and fight loose. 3) KTM has some unusual mechanical stuff- the seat bolt is up under the rear fender where it's always packed with mud, I never felt confident that the air filter was sealed, the 200sx vibrated really hard and I had to rubber mount the bars (which fixed it, as did readjusting the pipe). If you're used to Japanese bikes, the bolt sizes are strange. 4) I never could get the front brake bled. It would be great, then get mushy mid-week and I'd have to bleed it again. I finally ended up just taking the front wheel off and clamping the pads mid-week. A hassle. Had fresh fluid and all. Also, the front brake cable wants to kink where it runs thru the angled number plate guide. 5) run the chain loose. The previous owner ran the chain WAY too tight and it caused the notorious countershaft crack. 6) I definitely noticed some different suspension quirks- my 200sx would sometimes "float" the rear end over certain bumps that the KX125 and later the YZ450F had NO problem over. Sure, I could've had the KTM suspension done, but the stock KX and YZ suspension are fine. The KTM also seemed less forgiving on bad landings, like during whip practice. On the upside, the KTM has a killer motor, handles good, etc. It's a fun bike, I'm glad I owned one, and I'm still tempted by KTM's every now and then, but it was also a big relief to get a Yamaha. I think I'd buy the YZ250 but if I got a good deal on a new KTM (.ie not previously abused), I wouldn't think twice. Every bike has quirks. The Yamaha, for instance, is TALL, doesn't turn all that well, and tends to get a stiff clutch. [/QUOTE]
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