2008 KTM 525 quad
Jan 24, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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2008 KTM 525 quad
Ok so it is a fact that there will be a KTM branded quad. It is said to be out next summer. I have read that it is going to be for XC racing, I was wondering what yall's opinion was on this.
Jan 26, 2007 | 12:12 PM
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I'm pretty excited. To be honest i think i'd prefer my forth coming 'Law because in the experience i've had with the 500 Outlaw, it seems significantly faster in the corners than any straight axle in my group. not to mention ground clearance... But the tru KTM machine will be an amazing straight-axle no doubt. There's supposed to be a 50" wide 450 MXer released after the 525 too... You can be sure these will be top performers, but you'll pay for it... $$$
Jan 27, 2007 | 03:22 AM
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Originally posted by: Dwags
just get ready to dump out ur wallet. lol i think it will be good for mxing but it'll suck here at flat trackin
just get ready to dump out ur wallet. lol i think it will be good for mxing but it'll suck here at flat trackin
Rumoured price is around 9k for the 525.
Jan 27, 2007 | 04:01 AM
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Im pretty excited, I know for a fact there motors are very reliable and make big HP numbers, so it will be interesting to see what they come up with for a quad of their own design, its gonna be really expensive though...
Jan 29, 2007 | 10:30 AM
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*agrees* You'll definately pay for the performance. It's neat tho that Polaris will offer an IRS version and KTM will offer a SRA version of the same engine. I just hope the the KTM version will not be WAAAY more expensive than the $7300 for the 525 'Law. Otherwise that would hurt its sales, and i never like to see that when someone's bringing an awesome new product to market...reminds me of cannondale [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img]
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Jan 29, 2007 | 12:40 PM
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Why a 525 instead of a 450? They aren't going to be able to race pros on it if it's a 525 cc unless the rules are changed. And we know that the only ones that pay for rules changes are the Japanese manufacturers. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Jan 29, 2007 | 08:52 PM
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Originally posted by: ajd187
Why a 525 instead of a 450? They aren't going to be able to race pros on it if it's a 525 cc unless the rules are changed. And we know that the only ones that pay for rules changes are the Japanese manufacturers. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Why a 525 instead of a 450? They aren't going to be able to race pros on it if it's a 525 cc unless the rules are changed. And we know that the only ones that pay for rules changes are the Japanese manufacturers. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]