New KTM 2 stroke unveiled!!!

[RM250 Evan]

Better pics:
http://motocrossactionmag.com/Main/News/ITS-OFFICIAL-FIRST-LOOK-AT-THE-2011-KTM-MOTOCROSS-6961.aspx

http://www.cyclenews.com/articles/new-bikes/2010/05/17/ktm-unviels-2011-sx-lineup

scroll down!!!!!

No linkage =(, but still UPER NICE!!!

[riffraff]

"Completely new frames, made of modern lightweight chromoly steel material"
AWESOME!!!

[graham472]

I'm glad I bought a bike from KTM and supported this progressive company. They follow no one (other manufacturers) with their ideas.
The press release is brilliant. No words like "revolutionary" "new technology" al a Yamaha, Honda etc to old ideas reborn.                                   

Loved this comment;

To the aluminum frame trend of our competitors, we have delivered a high-tech steel frame that weighs less than the lightest competitor. In addition it is easier to maintain, easier to work on and supplies more space for the tank and other components.

Having a dig at the media no doubt!!

I like the idea of going back to silver wheels, black look nice on the showroom floor not too good after a few rides.
Too bad I'm not in the market for a new bike that 150 and me would get along just fine.

[TMKIWI]

Very nice bikes.
Good to see them upgrading each year instead of just putting on new decals.

I wonder whats happened to the injected 2/S bike ? 

Jetz wont like them though, cause they make 4 strokes 

[JETZcorp]

God damn, you're good at misunderstanding everything I say.  I have to say I'm liking these things quite a bit.  I mean, that 150SX looks like it weighs 45lbs, with all that empty space in there.  I think part of their marketing scheme was to make the bikes LOOK incredibly light, which is something that aluminum-framed bikes have trouble with.  Even if the aluminum frames really were lighter, the fact that they have to use so much material makes the bike look bulky.  Like others have said, I'm glad that one of the Big Five is making some real progress.  Yamaha deserves some credit for not going all the way in killing the two-stroke, but KTM deserves far more for keeping them in almost the same bikes as their four-strokes.

[TMKIWI]

Just to refresh your memory.

 Re: Maico-the final answer
« Reply #77 on: May 10, 2010, 09:57:32 PM » Quote 

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I don't hate TM, I never said I did.  I think they make wonderful bikes and are doing as much for the two-stroke cause as any other manufacturer.  However, the fact that they make four-strokes is a fact I hold against them.  Husqvarna doesn't get special treatment, I don't like that they make them, either.  Same goes for Yamaha and KTM, and just about all the others.


P.S I was taking the piss.

[KTMguy]

Damn, I don't know if I can justify buying a 2011 after barely riding my 2009.

I think that 2011 is the year that KTM moves to 1 or 2 in bike sales of all the manufacturers. I think their linkage equipped 4 strokes will fnially be appealing to everybody. And I think I'll be seeing alot of the new 2 strokes at the track over the next year.

[eprovenzano]

Damn, I don't know if I can justify buying a 2011 after barely riding my 2009.

I think that 2011 is the year that KTM moves to 1 or 2 in bike sales of all the manufacturers. I think their linkage equipped 4 strokes will fnially be appealing to everybody. And I think I'll be seeing alot of the new 2 strokes at the track over the next year.

I know this site is geared toward motocross, but go to a GNCC style event, and you'll see a sea of orange, and most of them are smokers.

[KTMguy]

The 250SX got a redesigned cylinder along with the new chassis. KTM is still developing the 2 strokes, that's for sure.

[Chris2T]

this news is bittersweet. i'm pretty much giving up hope that KTM will ever introduce an injected 2 stroke, gas, oil or otherwise. I mean yippee that they get a few updates, whilst the 4 strokes are continually getting revolutionary changes like fuel injection, linkage, e-start etc. I suppose i should be happy that they are even producing 2 strokes at all, i just wanted more.

[scotty dog]

LOVE IT!!.........................better start savin

[6IX]

The 150sx looks pretty good.

[ford832]

Jetz-Yamaha should get "some" credit for "not completely killing the 2t"?Huh,what did they do-build a 4t?I'm happy they still make them-and I was looking at a new one on the dealers floor last weekend.Sweet.
Anyhoo,the new Katooms are pretty cool looking for sure.The space around the engine reminds me of the Huskies.One thing though;just when you think KTM couldn't possibly make a smaller side plate C'mon guys.....

[JETZcorp]

Yeah, where in the hell are they going to put the numbers?  Looks to me like riders are going to be using 3x5 index cards to mark their numbers here pretty soon.  I'd hate to be the guy charged with keeping track of who's in what place on a track without a transponder system.

[maicoman009]

Relax Ford & JETZcorp the number plates are big enough.You guys gotta look at it this way!Mike Allessi is #800,he's also "the holeshot master",therefore #800 on the orange/jagermeister KTM along with Mike Sleeter on the KTM-250sx 2-stroke will be in the front!