Rode an 80hp CR500 today.

[Stusmoke]

Nah those things are just rediculous. Thats more power than my dads Holden Captiva makes. Insanity. Besides suicide theres no practical application for that sort of horsepower In my opinion

[Recovered]

only thing I can think of is hill climbing or dune riding.  but motocross, no fucking chance that'll get opened up. 

[cnrcpla]

100 HP in the dunes  That would have to be fun.

[Jeram]

There is only so much power a man can take... a bored out 500? Really? Thats got to be absolutely monstrous.

Yea, the 550 KTM is supposed to trump the two Japanese bikes in brute power, according to MXA way back when.  I've never ridden KTM though myself.  How about a Maico 700?  100hp.



There is a guy on this website who has one.  Imagine what that feels like in 3rd on the pipe.  Slightly more bottom end than the space shuttle.

unfortunately they are peices of junk, a bloke on supermotoaus bought one new and has converted it to supermoto, he has had nothing but trouble for 2 years. mechanical and electrical issues. the ECU cant even time the spark properly it goes on the fritz.

Its sad that Iv never heard of a happy maico 700 customer, a real shame.

100hp?
factory is claiming 82 at the flywheel?

[msmola2002]

yeah but they are factory claimed and/or dyno hp, and they don't count, silly.

it FEELS like 100hp and that is all that matters - amirite? 

[SachsGS]

I've ridden a 550 and it is one of my favorite KTMs,fast yet very smooth.

I'm surprised to hear about the Maico 700 as I thought the motor was based on well proven Zabel technology.

[cnrcpla]

I've ridden a 550 and it is one of my favorite KTMs,fast yet very smooth.

I have never ridden a big bore KTM, but the last thing I thought it would be is smooth 

[Recovered]

yeah but they are factory claimed and/or dyno hp, and they don't count, silly.

it FEELS like 100hp and that is all that matters - amirite? 

IT makes however much power the internet pundits say it makes.

[msmola2002]

THen why stop at 100. I sez it makes 120, cos that is what a snowmobile makes.

[citabjockey]

When you have all the power you ever need at 1800 rpm, yes of course its smooth   LOL

I've ridden a 550 and it is one of my favorite KTMs,fast yet very smooth.

I have never ridden a big bore KTM, but the last thing I thought it would be is smooth 

[cnrcpla]

True, but I bet that the bike wouldn't hesitate to put an under experienced rider on his arse.

[2T Institute]

facts have a habit of ruining a good fairytale


http://www.atkusa.com/atk/(S(0uj3hend23sg0abeo2kuegux))/documents/2009ATK700620cc.pdf

[Stusmoke]

The old Maicos... Ahhh the old machines. But anyway its true what premixed said, theres no way you could use all that power on a track. In the dunes it would be sweet though you're right

[Recovered]

facts have a habit of ruining a good fairytale


http://www.atkusa.com/atk/(S(0uj3hend23sg0abeo2kuegux))/documents/2009ATK700620cc.pdf

There is a member on here, "toby" something who is at around 90whp, lightly breathed on.  But I suppose, he is a liar, and it's a 48hp clapper, just like Brian Stewarts CR500. 

[Jeram]

facts have a habit of ruining a good fairytale


http://www.atkusa.com/atk/(S(0uj3hend23sg0abeo2kuegux))/documents/2009ATK700620cc.pdf

There is a member on here, "toby" something who is at around 90whp, lightly breathed on.  But I suppose, he is a liar, and it's a 48hp clapper, just like Brian Stewarts CR500.

unfortunately, when I lightly breathed on my bike, all I got was a misty patch on my tank...