2013 250R and pumpkin
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Jakobi
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Cheers
I've put a few kms on the kato. Its a 350exc with WP OC forks. Feels much softer over all, but I didn't feel as comfy hitting things at speed either. Whole bike felt like a tractor in comparison; soft seat, soft suspension, smooth power delivery with ample of grunt anywhere in the rev range and loads of fun to be had up in the higher rpm. Strange feeling ktm ergos though - as they are.
Biggest advantage of the KYBs are the range in which they work. They are soft and supple enough to work well technically, yet firm up and resist diving and bottoming to the point where they entice you to attack still. OCs tend to give one or the other.
I've put a few kms on the kato. Its a 350exc with WP OC forks. Feels much softer over all, but I didn't feel as comfy hitting things at speed either. Whole bike felt like a tractor in comparison; soft seat, soft suspension, smooth power delivery with ample of grunt anywhere in the rev range and loads of fun to be had up in the higher rpm. Strange feeling ktm ergos though - as they are.
Biggest advantage of the KYBs are the range in which they work. They are soft and supple enough to work well technically, yet firm up and resist diving and bottoming to the point where they entice you to attack still. OCs tend to give one or the other.
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gg3
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Had the same thoughts.Fun & very forgiving bike,enjoyed it alot more than I was expecting.The forks worked really well but as I got more confident & pushed harder it went from plush to hard with little progression.I can't get used to the KTM ergos either,nothing wrong with it ,I must just be a strange shape?
Jakobi
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I think that's just how they are. You either gel with their ergos and become one of the many who bleed orange, or you ride something else.
I do find that each time I ride one I feel less awkward though, so like everything I'm sure it could be something that's learnt.. but jumping from an old japenese bike onto a ktm was like sitting in a bike and then being placed ontop of a spaceship.
That 350 engine is something I could get used to though!
I do find that each time I ride one I feel less awkward though, so like everything I'm sure it could be something that's learnt.. but jumping from an old japenese bike onto a ktm was like sitting in a bike and then being placed ontop of a spaceship.
That 350 engine is something I could get used to though!
gg3
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gg3
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She can fit anywhere you want,she's a contortionist.
liv2day
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Awesome shots Jake - so cool to see the areas you get to ride
Looking forward to any of the single track shots you might get down the road too 
LOL...that's an awesome summary of what '16 holds...bahahahaha
