I'm guessing this has been asked 900000 times but i'll ask again.

What is the best break in for this ktm engine?

I've broke in 2 predators and more CR250 moto bikes that I can count.

However the paper work that came with the Outlaw 525 had a warning from Polaris saying to be sure to follow the break in process in the book for this KTM race engine.

The Predator never had a warning paper in it's package so i'm wondering if I should just break it in how I've done the preds or if there is a process to making sure these motors have max life span.

For the predator what I did was warm it up with easy riding not letting it sit and idle once warn I would run it through all the gears using the first 1/2 of the throttle for the first hour. Let it cool. Than on the 2nd hour same thing but using upto the top 3/4. not punching it and loading up the engine but smoothly rolling through the revs. That predator ran perfect and never once needed anything other than oil changes. I would like the KTM motor to treat me as well. I understand this motor does take more maintenance.

Thanks for the help guys.

 

I have a friend who has the 525 and he did the standard break in... Didn't really get to hard on it till two tanks run through it. I have to say WOW what an amazing machine. Big diffrance from the 500 predator

 

These engines have a lovely amount of torque all through the revs.

Your break in procedure seems just great for getting a feel for the engine.

Regular oil changes and valve adjustments are all these need. With valve adjustments I really mean valve checks.

And as with any high performance engine let it idle for a while before you shut it down.