My next bike! KTM 530 EXC - Road Legal

Brainsquishy · 03-13-2011, 02:52 PM

I've been riding the KLR650 for a bit now and am not really in love. It's too heavy, too soft and short on power. It also vibrates my hands numb at highway speeds.
After a long review of the available options, I think I have my dream bike in my sights... http://www.ktm.com/530-EXC.71.0.html
I will end up doing a few simple mods, like a new seat, back rack, larger tank etc. Now I just need the money to fall from the sky!

FastDoc · 03-13-2011, 03:04 PM

That KTM is the Holy Grail of midsize Dualsports

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I can't imagine it would need many mods, the KTM's come with pretty much the best of everything already, and priced to suit 8O .

I'm a bit of an 'expert' on the KLR's. I have ridden 5 of them extensively, and currently have 2 in my stable. For what they are, they are one of the best, especially when price is considered. They are like you say though, heavy, soft, and more of a street than a dirt bike.

Whereas the vibrate modestly, I would not consider it underpowered. I think the issue is the gearing, and a too high first gear and a too short 5th. This bike, like all bikes, IMHO, needs a six speed.

Brainsquishy · 03-13-2011, 07:42 PM

Agreed.

SpudRider · 03-14-2011, 02:24 AM

The KLR650 is a great adventure bike.

However, the Killer is a bit heavy for technical, off road riding.

I don't know much about the KTM bikes, except they are highly regarded. Please keep us updated regarding your decision.

Spud

Brainsquishy · 03-19-2011, 10:43 PM

Ummm...I think I changed my mind....

http://www.cyclecanadaweb.com/articles/2071/

03-13-2011, 02:52 PM	#1
Brainsquishy Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 327	My next bike! KTM 530 EXC - Road Legal I've been riding the KLR650 for a bit now and am not really in love. It's too heavy, too soft and short on power. It also vibrates my hands numb at highway speeds. After a long review of the available options, I think I have my dream bike in my sights... http://www.ktm.com/530-EXC.71.0.html I will end up doing a few simple mods, like a new seat, back rack, larger tank etc. Now I just need the money to fall from the sky! __________________ Riding a blue plated HSUN 200GY (Otherwise know as a ULIKE 200GY, SUNL 200GY or a VIVA SX200S), a 2010 Gio Mini Hummer 110cc ATV, 2010 Gio T3 Rebel ATV, and a 2002 Kawasaki KLR650, 70cc Katera dirtbike, and a 49cc GIO dirtbike...so far!
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03-13-2011, 03:04 PM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	That KTM is the Holy Grail of midsize Dualsports . I can't imagine it would need many mods, the KTM's come with pretty much the best of everything already, and priced to suit 8O . I'm a bit of an 'expert' on the KLR's. I have ridden 5 of them extensively, and currently have 2 in my stable. For what they are, they are one of the best, especially when price is considered. They are like you say though, heavy, soft, and more of a street than a dirt bike. Whereas the vibrate modestly, I would not consider it underpowered. I think the issue is the gearing, and a too high first gear and a too short 5th. This bike, like all bikes, IMHO, needs a six speed. __________________ Happy to serve.
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03-13-2011, 07:42 PM	#3
Brainsquishy Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 327	Agreed. __________________ Riding a blue plated HSUN 200GY (Otherwise know as a ULIKE 200GY, SUNL 200GY or a VIVA SX200S), a 2010 Gio Mini Hummer 110cc ATV, 2010 Gio T3 Rebel ATV, and a 2002 Kawasaki KLR650, 70cc Katera dirtbike, and a 49cc GIO dirtbike...so far!
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03-14-2011, 02:24 AM	#4
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	The KLR650 is a great adventure bike. However, the Killer is a bit heavy for technical, off road riding. I don't know much about the KTM bikes, except they are highly regarded. Please keep us updated regarding your decision. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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03-19-2011, 10:43 PM	#5
Brainsquishy Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 327	Ummm...I think I changed my mind.... http://www.cyclecanadaweb.com/articles/2071/ __________________ Riding a blue plated HSUN 200GY (Otherwise know as a ULIKE 200GY, SUNL 200GY or a VIVA SX200S), a 2010 Gio Mini Hummer 110cc ATV, 2010 Gio T3 Rebel ATV, and a 2002 Kawasaki KLR650, 70cc Katera dirtbike, and a 49cc GIO dirtbike...so far!
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