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Offline burn1986

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KTM 150 vs. TM 144
« on: July 20, 2010, 03:09:07 PM »
Here is an older test ('09) of a KTM and TM. Its a little short, but sort of cool too.

http://tmracingmotorcycles.com/media/magazine-tests/
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Re: KTM 150 vs. TM 144
« Reply #1 on: July 20, 2010, 03:58:58 PM »
While I haven't gone out to get it yet, my understanding is that the newest Dirt Bike Magazine has a test on the TM144....

Anyone seen that one yet??

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Re: KTM 150 vs. TM 144
« Reply #2 on: July 20, 2010, 04:14:59 PM »
Really? I'll have to check it out.
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Re: KTM 150 vs. TM 144
« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2010, 04:22:34 PM »
cool write up. when i rode the 2011 ktm 150 i was really impressed..
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Re: KTM 150 vs. TM 144
« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2010, 06:37:12 PM »
I have the August 2010 issue of Dirt Bike magazine & there is'nt a TM test anywhere in it... :(
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Re: KTM 150 vs. TM 144
« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2010, 06:51:08 PM »
The Dirt Bike test is a writeup about stock and modified 144's including Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, KTM, TM and Husqvarna. :D
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Re: KTM 150 vs. TM 144
« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2010, 07:05:14 PM »
Found the article Sachs.I can't believe I overlooked it!....Thanks... :)
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Re: KTM 150 vs. TM 144
« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2010, 10:11:17 PM »
Yeah, I can't believe I missed it. It has some really cool bikes. The CR144 in there looks totally bad--s. It would be neat to have a class of 144s.
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Re: KTM 150 vs. TM 144
« Reply #8 on: July 20, 2010, 10:53:07 PM »
I think they should be put in the 250 class.  That is, the 126cc - 250cc no-matter-how-many-strokes class.  Sad that they don't fit, but hey, maybe someone might take advantage of the super-light weight.
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Re: KTM 150 vs. TM 144
« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2010, 04:50:28 AM »
Even though I have not seen the article.. I want to point out something.

Dan from Barker Bros. sent a brand new TM144 to Dirt Bike and Dirt Rider because he was told that it was going to be tested by the magazine.

According to the feedback above, it sounds like more of an impression, then a test.

What did they have to say about the TM?

It sounds as though they loved the Honda!  :o :o :o
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Re: KTM 150 vs. TM 144
« Reply #10 on: July 21, 2010, 06:16:38 AM »
They just explain how trick and rare it is.They put showa forks on the front with rg3 clamps.

They said this about the motor.

It was left bone stock,or as stock as you can call a motor built by tm.The bottom end is minimal compared to a ktm 150,but the mid-range and top-end make up for the later power delivery in a big way.The bike is buit to race.

If you want to know the rest you will have to spend the $4.99 and read it yourself. :D
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Re: KTM 150 vs. TM 144
« Reply #11 on: July 21, 2010, 06:46:18 AM »
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If you want to know the rest you will have to spend the $4.99 and read it yourself. Cheesy

I just may have to make a trip out to PA to check that out! LOL

Seriously, I may have to bring the TM125 out there for you guys to do some race testing on. Would that work out for you?

Then maybe I can read your issue of Dirt Bike???  :-* :-*
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Re: KTM 150 vs. TM 144
« Reply #12 on: July 21, 2010, 07:00:43 AM »
Tm is mostly used engine in go karting. Icc class and karts with motox engines. So if they win there they are really really fast. Sure they are the fastest engines. Japanese engines are not used often. Sometimes a yamaha but they are just not fast enough. KTM is also used also fast.

Tm motocycles you just have to see. Pieces of art and strange enough not so populair in Europe. Could be marketing thing or just fashion. KTM wins lots of races because they have big factory team. TM just small firm. Secondhand not more costly then other brands over here.

They use aluminium frame ktm steel no idea why tm thinks alu is better. I know Italians. Sometimes they just do things because it looks better.

What you have to do is go to TM dealer and put your japanese bike next to it. Compare the beauty the materials used. How they made it. And you will know it is Italian. Ever saw an MV agusta in real life?
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Re: KTM 150 vs. TM 144
« Reply #13 on: July 21, 2010, 08:24:46 AM »
Quote from: John Nicholas on July 21, 2010, 04:50:28 AM
Even though I have not seen the article.. I want to point out something.

Dan from Barker Bros. sent a brand new TM144 to Dirt Bike and Dirt Rider because he was told that it was going to be tested by the magazine.

According to the feedback above, it sounds like more of an impression, then a test.

What did they have to say about the TM?

It sounds as though they loved the Honda!  :o :o :o

John,that would work.That was a question i got last night after our ride.Question was when can i ride it?When we arrange that i guess i will have to let you read my db mag. ;D
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Re: KTM 150 vs. TM 144
« Reply #14 on: July 21, 2010, 08:28:08 AM »
High rise construction in China has driven up the price of high strenght steel to the point where it is cheaper to make a competition motorcycle frame out of aluminum.
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