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when i> Hey all i still haven't purchased my KLR yet because its not in but
suspension> was browsing through my local dealers shop i ran accross a KTM 640 > adventurt he says it would smoke the KLR on road or off and the
He's probably right. KTMs are awesome bikes IMHO and more dirt oriented than the KLR. However, they are much more expensive to buy and maintain, and all reports are that finding parts is extremely difficult even in big cities, so good luck if you break down on a long trip. Paul A16 01 M750D SF, CA> is much better. anyone heard anything about this KTM model?
On Wednesday, July 16, 2003, 6:48:00 PM, durt0005 wrote: d> adventurt he says it would smoke the KLR on road or off and the suspension d> is much better. anyone heard anything about this KTM model? Ask him if it will smoke the KLR in: - price - user community (can't beat THIS list) - accessories jim
First noticeable difference is the seat height -- the KTM sits a good 2-3" higher than a KLR. I have a 32" inseam and can just barely get both tiptoes on the ground. Dealer support is going to be iffy unless you live in a big dirt biking area, but for the most part you'll find that KTM dealers are also dirt biking enthusiasts and provide top notch service. KTM's claim to fame is that the 640 Adventure is basically the 650 race bike with DOT equipment - by extending the radiator shrouds along the side of the plastic gas tank they got DOT signoff on the plastic tank. Makes the bike a real performer, but it also means you need to maintain it like it was a race bike. Because it is a race bike, made from some of the best parts, replacement parts are expensive. The better off road suspension becomes overly stiff for extended road riding and the seat is on the firm side. For my own tastes, the KTM is to dirt oriented to be a fun street bike and while its not a problem to get the suspension retuned for the street it kind of negates the bikes dirt worthiness, which is the real reason to get one. In the real world, until you start haunting single track trails the KTM's superior performance advantage isn't all that noticeable. Pat G'ville, Nv [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]> > Hey all i still haven't purchased my KLR yet because its not in but when i > was browsing through my local dealers shop i ran accross a KTM 640 > adventurt he says it would smoke the KLR on road or off and the suspension > is much better. anyone heard anything about this KTM model? > MATT > >
--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, durt0005 wrote: > > Hey all i still haven't purchased my KLR yet because its not in but when i > was browsing through my local dealers shop i ran accross a KTM 640 > adventurt he says it would smoke the KLR on road or off and the suspension > is much better. anyone heard anything about this KTM model? > MATT
Yes, great bikes. But if you can do multiple 5-700 mile days on the KTM as many of us have done on KLR's you're a better man than me. The level of vibration is just too high for me on the KTM. Kurt Grife [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]> I want one, but then I realize it is almost twice the price of the > KLR. Is it twice the bike? Yes and no. Can it kick the KLR on the > dirt and street? Absolutely.
--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, durt0005 wrote: > > Hey all i still haven't purchased my KLR yet because its not in but when i > was browsing through my local dealers shop i ran accross a KTM 640 > adventurt he says it would smoke the KLR on road or off and the suspension > is much better. anyone heard anything about this KTM model? > MATT
--- In DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, Krgrife@a... wrote: > In a message dated 7/16/03 10:08:39 PM Central Daylight Time, > b_kowalchuk@h... writes: > > > > I want one, but then I realize it is almost twice the price of the > > KLR. Is it twice the bike? Yes and no. Can it kick the KLR on the > > dirt and street? Absolutely. > > Yes, great bikes. But if you can do multiple 5-700 mile days on the KTM as > many of us have done on KLR's you're a better man than me. The level of > vibration is just too high for me on the KTM. > Kurt Grife > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
A lot of Triumphs will do that. I have read about KTM vibration, but never found it oppressive on the couple of examples I have ridden. The two guys I know with AdvwntureR s ride them cross-country without complaint, except for the way they eat sprockets.> I talked to a salesman that said the 640 will walk across the floor > on the centerstand while idleing on the display floor! > Rod