new ktm trail bike

[mainline]

Time to start saving my pennies methinks

http://twostrokemotocross.com/2013/08/2014-ktm-freeride-250r-two-stroke/

[oldyzman]

not quite ready to trade my 300exce on one of those, maybe for my 50th birthday in 6 years...
At 92 Kgs it would be a nice lite ride though

[the stig]

     I thought they should have put the 2t motor in the Freeride
     the first time   Fathers Day comming up..
    The Stig

[Rookie#1]

A very neat little bit of kit that there is a market for, though I can't help but think the 7l tank will severely affect the marketability toward the weekend warrior. I can't see this thing getting anymore than 70-80 k out of a full tank at best and that's prob just a tad shy of what most would be comfortable with 

[brent j]

Isn't it great how they bought this out after I'd bought the 350!!!!!!!!! :'(

[dt tas]

sherco also do a two banger it got a lower seat and less weight based on there trials bike

[mainline]

Well written test of the new bike

http://www.bikesdoctor.com/test-ktm-freeride-250r-2014-the-easy-2-stroke-enduro-3-movements/

[brent j]

I'd love to try one. Lighter than the 350 and possibly a bit more power.

The test suggests a better trials or extreme type bike than the 350 but the 350 may be the better trail bike.
The 350 is a very planted bike especially in rocky terrain but still extremely agile. Sounds like a contradiction I know

I don't regret buying one!

[oldyzman]

"Well Written test"   FMD    what does this mean "But soon a shocking detail, we must put on the 50th to catch the gear selector, the latter being positioned a bit far but also a little high. You can not change its position, failing to abut against the frame damage."

[Tossa]

I like the oil fuel ratio 80 : 1 who would have thought back in the day!!!

[oldyzman]

I'm sure it can run on 80:1, i reckon it would be better at 50:1. The 80:1 business is to keep the greenies at bay. Typical political bullshit.
Brett

[brent j]

Interesting, short comparo between the two Freerides.

http://www.bikepoint.com.au/reviews/2013/dirt/ktm/freeride-250r/launch-2014-ktm-freeride-250-r-38607

I can vouch for the 350 and although I haven't ridden the 250 it sounds like what I would expect. A livelier, more competition orientated bike.