KTM Supermoto's. Might be intersted in picking one up. Please advise.

[glockem45]

Now that I have made my RC51 a track only bike, I have been toying with the idea of getting a KTM Supermoto say 450 or 650 for light track duty, but mostly for bumping around town and commuting to work on. What models should I be looking at such that I can convert the bike for both duties. Please advise. Thanks.

[Serenity Now]

Are you planning any off-road trips with it at all? If so I'd get a 525EXC. If you are sticking to strictly street maybe one of the Duke models or something similar with the LC4 engine. I've owned a few KTM's (EXC's and MXC) and have nothing but positive things to say about any of them. Very nice bikes no matter what you get (4 stroke that is).

[DesmoWorks]

Post your question in the supermoto section for some good answers.

I just picked up a 560smr - stupid fast, power wheelies throught the first 3 gears not even at full throttle. I haven't been in 4th - 6th yet - I'm trying to break it in slowly

The SMR bikes are very maintenance intensive, oil changes every 4-500 miles, valves all the time, etc.. you have to really want one to get one for the street. Mine is being converted for the street right now.

Get a KTM with an LC4 motor if you want a normal maintenance schedule and to be able to cruise at highway speeds all day long.

[rc51crazy]

yeah .. just ask a friend of mine who just bought a 450 last year.. it broke the timing chain at speed.... over $1500 in parts to fix it. needless to say .. he is not a happy camper

[ajaf1656]

Screw that! Wait for the Super Duke. 990 v-twin baddass.

[Serenity Now]

Originally Posted by ajaf1656

Screw that! Wait for the Super Duke. 990 v-twin baddass.

Very nice.... http://www.990superduke.com/

[DesmoWorks]

that's a street bike, not a supermoto. It weighs a shit load.