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The "Are you thinking of a new bike for 2024?" discussion thread.

Hardwrkr13 said:
There was plenty in the Fall online so I'd expect them to be posted back up in the next few weeks which will give better options and with that some price negotiating. If you find a lower mile KTM 1190 Adventure for a good price they're excellent (had one bargained down to $8500 from $12k fully decked out and low km but I hesitated and it sold).
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I’m pretty sure the 1190 is way too tall for me. @Scuba Steve shockingly trusted me with his and while it pulled like a freight train, it was comical seeing me get on and off it.
 
mimico_polak said:
I’m pretty sure the 1190 is way too tall for me. @Scuba Steve shockingly trusted me with his and while it pulled like a freight train, it was comical seeing me get on and off it.
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did you stand on the pegs to get on and off?
I'm 6'2 and I had to.
 
mimico_polak said:
I’m pretty sure the 1190 is way too tall for me. @Scuba Steve shockingly trusted me with his and while it pulled like a freight train, it was comical seeing me get on and off it.
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The 990 SMT (Supermoto-T) is the "touring" version of the 990 Supermoto with a lowered and more street-oriented suspension. It should be the shortest of KTM's Supermoto / Adventure lineup with a seat height of 855 mm / 33.9 in, and I believe there's a low seat option as well. That said, it's not really meant for any serious off-roading. Gravel roads at best. The suspension is supposed to be top notch, but the lowered ride height and 17-in wheels are the limiting factors.
 
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bigpoppa said:
did you stand on the pegs to get on and off?
I'm 6'2 and I had to.
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I did not. could barely control it when I stopped and had trouble holding it. That bike is too unwieldly for me.

Relax said:
The 990 SMT (Supermoto-T) is the "touring" version of the 990 Supermoto with a lowered and more street-oriented suspension. It should be the shortest of KTM's Supermoto / Adventure lineup with a seat height of 355 mm / 33.9 in, and I believe there's a low seat option as well. That said, it's not really meant for any serious off-roading. Gravel roads at best. The suspension is supposed to be top notch, but the lowered ride height and 17-in wheels are the limiting factors.
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I'm not too concerned about going off the beaten path. I've realized over the years that while that type of riding is fun...it's not really for me. Not at this stage anyway.
 
PacoT said:
For a few months I've been thinking on getting something with a different sound track. I don't dislike the sound of the triple when doing day rides, but at low rpms driving thought the city is not appealing.

A few years ago, I heard an mt07 with an aftermarket exhaust and I fell in love with the CP2 engine, but the are selling for ridiculous prices.

Lately I've been eyeing early 2000s sv650s, which seem more in line with my budget for a second bike.
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Ducati Monster. SV650 but better :D
Budget? Well... ducati tax and all, but the gap seems to close more every year.
 
I've been trying to find a 450-class trail / offroad bike that isn't a motocross bike. Don't want the maintenance and I'd like a kickstand, thanks.

Or a 250-class two stroke of course.
 
Shaman said:
I've been trying to find a 450-class trail / offroad bike that isn't a motocross bike. Don't want the maintenance and I'd like a kickstand, thanks.

Or a 250-class two stroke of course.
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KTM 300 is the ticket for what you want.

Sent from the future
 
Shaman said:
I've been trying to find a 450-class trail / offroad bike that isn't a motocross bike. Don't want the maintenance and I'd like a kickstand, thanks.

Or a 250-class two stroke of course.
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I agree with Steve that the 300 is the perfect off road bike, but if you want 4 stroke I'd suggest the 350's are a good choice. Enough power for open trails and dual sport, but not too much for single track. I have a 250 Husky, and while it's excellent in single track it's anemic on wide open trails or road.

The KTM 250 exc's are nearly as good as the 300 and seem to be a little cheaper used.

The 450/530 previous generation KTM's have held their value too well and seem expensive to me. People who know more than me also say the generation previous to that (400/525) were also very reliable.
 
I almost made an impulse buy on a KTM 500 EXC with a separate set of road wheels. But I really don't need another street bike, I put maybe 5K a year on the one I have (and I downsized from two last year for that reason).
 
Shaman said:
I've been trying to find a 450-class trail / offroad bike that isn't a motocross bike. Don't want the maintenance and I'd like a kickstand, thanks.

Or a 250-class two stroke of course.
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DRZ400??
 
timtune said:
DRZ400??
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Bike of last resort for me... they're heavy for offroad use and that's where I'll be using whatever I end up with. I sure like the maintenance on them, though... keep the oil topped up, beat on it until you wear yourself out.
 
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Shaman said:
Bike of last resort for me... they're heavy for offroad use and that's where I'll be using whatever I end up with. I sure like the maintenance on them, though... keep the oil topped up, beat on it until you wear yourself out.
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I'd also steer clear of a drz. Almost 320lbs wet.

I keep my wr250r for street dual sport duty, and bought a counterbalanced husqvarna te300. I have ridden a te250i many times. It is great, but top end power is much more peaky than the 300. Easier to ride a 300, more low rev grunt. They both lug in tight single track nearly identical.

Ktm350exc-f would be an excellent choice. I have time on one of those as well. The 500s are extremely vibey. Too much for the tight stuff, and too easy to whisky throttle. 350 is a better choice, if youre not going to street it.

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