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Need some KTM info
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Posted by: kawai 521

I race XC the northeast. Is the 525 to much for tight woods. Also how well do they start in gear. For dead engine starts?

Posted by: raptor0443

heck no they aren't too tight for xc racing thats what they were built for, they will be just fine for dead engine starts, like i said before thats what ktm built them for. you will be nothing but happy with it.

Posted by: kawai 521

I know they will fit in tight woods. Ive heard the 525 it to snappy for the tight stuff

Posted by: kiwi-craig

I'm looking forward to my first seat time on a 525 next month, if the 450 is any guide I'd say the 525 will be an awesome short shiftin torquer.

Based on my YFZ 480 just grab a higher gear than you would normally on a 450 and use the bucket loads of low end - mid range to haul you through the trails. Numbingly quick and very smooth.

biggest "hassle" is that finding neutral is a real pain in the rear, 450 has no problems with clutch in gear starts, no reason way the 525 won't be the same ?

Posted by: 450rdr424

if you race the wnyoa series you will have no problems, you can always change gearing with sprocket to get a comfortable fit as well, a kid had one last year and had no problems

Posted by: mcracer

not to hard to handle in the woods might take some adjusting if you have been ridin kawi. LOL as for starting I've beed 1st one to move off the line in last 3 races just have to do some carb adjusting, maybe some guys haven't guess depends on where you are and what altitude. You'll be happy with it

Posted by: 60beer1

I'll be racing mine in the wynoa series!!

Posted by: kawai 521

WOW lots of WNYOA guys here! What class you guys riding in?
I rode a Kawi two years ago. Ive been on a Honda 450 for the last 2 years. Never changed my name.
Thanks for all the info on the KTM fellas. Probally not going to go with due to parts availability, and i cant find a dealer that will have one by April. They do look like a nice machine!

Posted by: realbadlarry

I don't get the Parts availability thing? Doesn't everyone use the Gore-net for parts? KTMtalk.com has vendors that ship pretty much the same day. also, what parts do you ever replace on these. I have an 04 exc and have only replaced 1 part, that was available online and thru my local dealer.

Posted by: kawai 521

The parts thing is with Nerf bars, Bumpers tie rods. I checked with my local dealer and they said that these parts are on backorder till mid march. Also they wont have a 450 in till april

Posted by: 450rdr424

i will be racing the junior b class this year on my honda 450, see you guys at the races let me know if you guys want to play ride know of a couple spots good for practicing