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Hilde44
MotoUSA - Dirt Guy

Date Joined Sep 2005
Total Posts : 469

Posted 8/20/2007 8:29 AM (GMT -8)

We'd nearly forgotten what it was like to rip around a track with a buzzing 2-stroke singing between our legs. KTM brought it all back to us with their intro of the 125SX and 144SX machines. Read the Report.

Chedda
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Date Joined Sep 2005
Total Posts : 70

Posted 8/20/2007 12:25 PM (GMT -8)

I have to admit that although I'm as obsessed with the current thumpers as the next motoracer, there will always be a place on the track for the 2 strokes. That hard hitting snap and acceleration is unlike anything else! Like the 450X report, nice job on this. MCUSA is incredibly well rounded in their reporting. That's why you're the best!

OhioSteve
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Date Joined Jul 2004
Total Posts : 861

Posted 8/20/2007 5:07 PM (GMT -8)

Some dirt bikes still have four-speeds, and KTM is selling six-speeds! Wow!

I am the foremost expert on my opinion.

Hilde44
MotoUSA - Dirt Guy

Date Joined Sep 2005
Total Posts : 469

Posted 8/22/2007 9:12 AM (GMT -8)

Thanks, Chedda. Sometimes we think it would be nice to concentrate our efforts a bit more, but we like having our fingers in everything.

As for those six-speeds, Ohio, with a 125's power characteristics they are a necessity to keep those little things singing. Working the gearbox like a rabid dog is part of the fun of riding these bikes.

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