Post by: ford832 on June 16, 2012, 01:18:41 PM
It's also interesting to note that the 6 bike 450 shootout gets a small inset pic on the cover.I'm starting to notice a trend here 
Post by: nom de guerre on June 16, 2012, 01:37:44 PM
Post by: ford832 on June 16, 2012, 03:01:16 PM
It must work,I just walked by the magazine stand in the mall not planning to stop but I came to an abrupt halt when I saw it on the front row and went in and bought it.Had it been the 4t shootout pic taking up the whole cover I would have glanced over but continued on my way without going in.Marketing guru's know what the public wants these days.
Post by: nom de guerre on June 16, 2012, 05:55:02 PM
Post by: scotty dog on June 16, 2012, 11:03:28 PM
Post by: Stusmoke on June 17, 2012, 12:46:53 AM
Haha... I understand Ford, just couldn't resist. I am by no means a KTM loyalist... Good is good and sometimes you just like a bike . I am not even a Tech guy, but appreciate different thinking , looks, etc...
X2 man. While I am trying to learn more I'm no loyalist to KTM. Even though I will hopefully be purchasing one next year. But that katoom is a mean enduro machine. Looks awesome, its bound to turn some heads. Ford you said the 450 shootout had six bikes? It could be that they included the husky maybe? From the reviews I've read, they've been biding their time making the perfect bike before they blow the US away. Gone the trial and error route by refining their product in Europe until its awesome. We'll see. Maybe the 250SX is making a show. THAT I would love to see.
Post by: TMKIWI on June 17, 2012, 09:13:19 AM
Nice bike for sure , but my favorite for 2012 is this.
Post by: Stusmoke on June 17, 2012, 10:12:02 AM
Give yourself a clip around the ears ford.
Nice bike for sure , but my favorite for 2012 is this.
WOW thats hot. Thats an awesome red. Red frame too. God thats nice
Post by: scotty dog on June 17, 2012, 10:12:13 AM
Post by: Coop on June 17, 2012, 11:23:28 AM
Give yourself a clip around the ears ford.
Nice bike for sure , but my favorite for 2012 is this.
Agreed, I love those!
Post by: SachsGS on June 17, 2012, 02:48:14 PM
Post by: eprovenzano on June 17, 2012, 06:13:36 PM
no she's not buying that argument either... 
But I do see a new / newer KTM 300XC in my future.
Post by: twosmoke595 on June 17, 2012, 08:07:45 PM
but i prefer the new husqvarna 2 stroke look, that mainly white with a little red looks so good
Post by: Lolerbabop on June 17, 2012, 10:38:45 PM
Any bets as to how quickly they will sell out?They aren't already?!
Post by: ford832 on June 18, 2012, 12:12:50 AM
Give yourself a clip around the ears ford.
That must be some sort of Kiwi-ese.To use the proper Nova Scotia terminology-"You need to give yourself a good slap upside the head TMKIWI"
The GasGas Six Days?Yuck.Wayyyyy too busy looking.If I was prone to epilepsy,I'd likely be on the ground right now convulsing just from having looked at it.One of the local guys rides one and it looks the same to me in person.Nice bike no doubt-it just needs the proverbial bag pulled over it's head.
Side by side in person with a Husky there's no comparison imo,I'd take the husky.
Post by: maicoman009 on June 18, 2012, 12:27:47 AM
Has anyone seen this months Dirt Bike cover?Ford the bike pic you got posted on here is'nt the KTM that was on the cover of the July 2012 issue of Dirt Bike,although that bike is a very nice KTM-300xc-w the bike on the cover was in fact a 2013 KTM-300xc & I really,really want one or two of them....
..The only thing I don't like about the 2013 KTM-300xc is imo it should have black side number plates & a black gas tank.... ...On another note Ford I just seen one of the new Maico's on the MI website & the latest news on the almighty Maico front is the usual..."We're bringing our new Maicos out this year... I have to assume this year will be 2013!!! What's your guess??? 
Post by: Lolerbabop on June 18, 2012, 12:32:14 AM
Post by: ford832 on June 18, 2012, 12:37:13 AM
As for the Maico's,maybe.Fool me once and so on.Hopefully it happens so the Maico faithful can come back out of hiding where they've been hanging their collective heads in shame.
Post by: maicoman009 on June 18, 2012, 12:48:59 AM
Yeah,I know maicoman but I couldn't find the DB cover page online-I figured the internal trans ratios didn't make too much difference to the pic.Not I Ford...I was once a Maico diehard & still do like the older early 80's Maicos up to '83' but ever since the Brits took over I honestly have NOT seen them really update anything significant & all this chatter of F1 technology is hogwash imho! I'll keep my maicoman009 but truth is I am now a diehard KTM fan as well as a Husqvarna fan!
As for the Maico's,maybe.Fool me once and so on.Hopefully it happens so the Maico faithful can come back out of hiding where they've been hanging their collective heads in shame.
Post by: nom de guerre on June 18, 2012, 02:22:29 AM
Post by: SachsGS on June 18, 2012, 03:50:04 AM
Post by: nom de guerre on June 18, 2012, 03:56:51 AM
Post by: bearorso on June 18, 2012, 12:44:49 PM
The last Maicos I had were from that era - 89 /91.
Post by: eprovenzano on June 18, 2012, 01:07:01 PM
All of my riding buddies are on newer rides... unfortunately my 2000 KTM 300exc puts them all to shame.... Well at least the wife doesn't this.. as I've using the "I've got the oldest bike and I'm thinking its time to upgrade to a new / newer bike" on her..."
I may have spoken too soon... I've always wanted a KTM 380, and happen to find an 02 EXC for sale locally... yes I will be looking it over this weekend. I spoke to the owner, his kids are making him sell it, he's 70 years young, and is recovering from a heart attack. As part of his recovery he rebuild the engine. As he said I couldn't stand sitting in the chair all day and watching television. He's had several kids look at it and refused to sell it to them, as he knew they are not prepared to handle the big bore beast. One was moving up from an XR 100, dad was ready to pay cash, and the owner said no, he will hurt himself... He asked me 20 question, how long kave you been riding, what do you ride now, what type of riding do you do, etc. I guess I passed his test when he agreed to let me see it this weekend.
Oh yea... I love my 300, but 80 extra cc's hmmmm
Post by: ford832 on June 19, 2012, 12:33:46 AM
As far as who owns the Maico name,I don't see that it matters much.Germans and Brits fighting over a brand that's destined to be Maicosung before too long.You might not like the result,but at least you'll be able to get it.
Post by: Stusmoke on June 19, 2012, 01:21:51 AM
All of my riding buddies are on newer rides... unfortunately my 2000 KTM 300exc puts them all to shame.... Well at least the wife doesn't this.. as I've using the "I've got the oldest bike and I'm thinking its time to upgrade to a new / newer bike" on her..."
I may have spoken too soon... I've always wanted a KTM 380, and happen to find an 02 EXC for sale locally... yes I will be looking it over this weekend. I spoke to the owner, his kids are making him sell it, he's 70 years young, and is recovering from a heart attack. As part of his recovery he rebuild the engine. As he said I couldn't stand sitting in the chair all day and watching television. He's had several kids look at it and refused to sell it to them, as he knew they are not prepared to handle the big bore beast. One was moving up from an XR 100, dad was ready to pay cash, and the owner said no, he will hurt himself... He asked me 20 question, how long kave you been riding, what do you ride now, what type of riding do you do, etc. I guess I passed his test when he agreed to let me see it this weekend.
What a considerate chap. Hes damn right. I went from an XR100 to a 250F... but thats a fooper. 380 ccs of two stroke... Hmmmm
Let us know sounds like a hungry demon. I'd love to have a 380. Riding at full power all the time is bound to get me arms in shape
Post by: eprovenzano on June 19, 2012, 10:42:27 PM
I'd be careful Eric.The 300's are one of the most loved bikes KTM ever built.The 380's typically never worked as well which is why they went away.
Oh I concur, the 300 is a great bike with a huge cult following? But I have an itch I may need to scratch... My plan is (if the bike is as sound as I expect) is to buy it and sell my son's quad. He's finally seen the light and is ready to get back on a bike and get off the quad...
This way I can keep the 300 in the family... I do understand a lot of the issues with the 380's were due to jetting. The 02 380 is basically my 00 300 with a different crank and cylinder. I had many issues jetting my 300, but I finally listened to the boys on KTMtalk and I got her straightened out. I'm ASSuming the same will be with the 380. Don't forget with the KTM's the power valve (even on the "older" models) can be adjusted to open sooner or later changing the "hit". If nothing else this will help squelch my desire for a new KTM 2012 E-start 300XC. Besides the wife wants a new kitchen, so the new bike will have to stay as a pipe dream for now.
Post by: SachsGS on June 19, 2012, 11:03:57 PM