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firefox
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PostPosted: 15:50 - 06 Jun 2007    Post subject: Hey opinions on a ktm 640 Reply with quote

Hey well basically ive started my lessons again and im looking at bigger bikes to replace the dt, now i like sports bikes but i dont like the sitting and riding position much so ive been looking at the KTM 640 LC4 SM Enduro does anyone know much on these bikes, acerlation, top speed will they keep up on ride outs tank range ect and overall whats the bike like to ride, i had a shot of a members cbr 600 on this forum and it felt weird to ride so any help would be great Thumbs Up


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PostPosted: 17:44 - 06 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd have one.
But I've never ridden one, yet, so no idea about performance.

I think they look great.
I like the trailie riding position best.

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PostPosted: 17:51 - 06 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

They are quite heavy for a supermoto, but should be ok for daily use.

Tank range I'd expect to be fairly short and keeping up on rideouts - they won't do silly speeds and the rest is down to the rider generally.

The first few times you swap between bikes it feels really weird. For instance a mate let me have a go on his bandit 1200 when I had been riding a klr650 for a while - the bandit felt tiny at a stand still compared to the tall klr. Later, swapping between the KLR a sports 600 and sports 125 still felt a bit weird.

So, basically don't rule out sports bikes because it feels strange.
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PostPosted: 20:11 - 06 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

Make sure you don't have any loose fillings before you ride one.
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PostPosted: 20:29 - 06 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

Had a KTM Duke 2 on a W plate, did about 6k miles on it. Absolutely superb, great suspension, quite economical, range about 100 miles. Felt like quality, sort of special.
Went like stink for a single, handled really well and loads of aftermarket kit available.

Top speed is around 115-120 mph. Great tool for twisty roads and wheelies. Not up to mixing it on big roads with big 4 cylinder bikes.

The only downside I can think of was that the seat wasn't the most comfortable. Also keep on top of the maintenance especially oil changes.

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PostPosted: 15:23 - 07 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

you want the 690, river corssing style pipes and looks to die for
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PostPosted: 15:40 - 07 Jun 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is that looks that will make you wish you're dead if you're seen riding it? Razz

Anyway, if we're talking a bit sillier, Husaberg 650 with 750cc bore kit Smile.
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