2012 KTM 350 freeride - Page 4

theMISSIONARY · 11-05-2011, 05:48 PM

I have a soft spot for the Old Bultaco Alpina

the only thing i dont like about this new KTM is its four stroke......and it needs 8 litre tank......for the extra added Awesomeness

gsstampeder · 11-05-2011, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zcd

I prefer to think of the USA as Canada's underpants

mt21 · 11-08-2011, 07:54 AM

http://www.ktm.com/freeride/freeride...ighlights.html

windquest · 11-08-2011, 09:07 AM

Can anyone confirm if it will be street legal in USA or Canada?

Rodzilla · 11-08-2011, 12:33 PM

NOW WITH VIDEO!
http://seattime.co/videos/ktm-freeri...-you-want-bike

I think some are missing the point. This does not look like a "highway bike"

Nor does it look like a race bike. More of a Trial/Trials hybrid

But for a 5 Miles of hell, or singletrack/ endurocross ride it looks awesome.

windquest · 11-08-2011, 09:07 PM

Great video, really shows how capable these bikes are... I was reading in one of the articles that the bike was street legal in europe. I'd be very interested if KTM sold this in NA with a plate, not looking to ride down the highway, just want to be able to connect trails or rip around town...

jesusgatos · 11-08-2011, 10:43 PM

and the E

TEZZA · 11-09-2011, 01:20 AM

SWEAT,SWEAT,SWEAT,SWEAT

Love the clip ,it dose look very inviting .

Tezza

Lc8grrr · 11-09-2011, 03:31 AM

Stop worrying about the hp figure. This bike is about torque.. It is a proper trailbike finally and not an enduro race bike being used as a trailbike. Something a lot of people have wanted for years.

novaboy · 11-09-2011, 05:57 AM

Yup, this is the dirt bike I've been waiting for, something fun and light that I can ride on the trails, that won't rip your arms out, and can be used for easy trials riding.

NC Scott · 11-09-2011, 06:00 AM

This one is definitely on the radar. Unfortunately, so are approximately 10-15 other bikes that I can't afford.

This thing just looks like 25hp mountain bike.

skierd · 11-09-2011, 07:33 AM

Wonder what the electrical output will be, what the gearing will be like, whether or not that plastic subframe can handle a giant loop bag, and when someone will make a bigger gas tank for it... I'll drink the orange kool-aid gladly if its got enough electrical nut to run my heated gear, load up with camping crap (I already pack relatively light), and can get 3+gallons on it and not have to maintain it much more than my WR250X. Potential to be the best light weight ADV bike...

mxbundy · 11-09-2011, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by skierd

Wonder what the electrical output will be, what the gearing will be like, whether or not that plastic subframe can handle a giant loop bag, and when someone will make a bigger gas tank for it... I'll drink the orange kool-aid gladly if its got enough electrical nut to run my heated gear, load up with camping crap (I already pack relatively light), and can get 3+gallons on it and not have to maintain it much more than my WR250X. Potential to be the best light weight ADV bike...

I think you are missing the point of this bike. It is not meant for that type of riding.
Why would you want to add 100lbs of weight to a bike that was designed to be as light and maneuverable as possible?

If it even makes it to the states, which if it doesn't, KTM is crazy, would make the ultimate girl bike, IMHO!

Watch the video posted above, and that is the type of riding this bike was made for.
Think of your ADV riding more along the lines of exploring the 100 acres of woods down the street you have always wanted to, but your big bike, with bags and such always keep you from doing it.

Bundy

mxbundy · 11-09-2011, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodzilla

NOW WITH VIDEO!
http://seattime.co/videos/ktm-freeri...-you-want-bike

I think some are missing the point. This does not look like a "highway bike"

Nor does it look like a race bike. More of a Trial/Trials hybrid

But for a 5 Miles of hell, or singletrack/ endurocross ride it looks awesome.

And for your WIFE to ride. It has the same seat height as a 105SX, would be perfect for the women folk!

At least you can tell them that for the reason you bought it!!!

dirtydeeds · 11-09-2011, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mxbundy

And for your WIFE to ride. It has the same seat height as a 105SX, would be perfect for the women folk!

At least you can tell them that for the reason you bought it!!!

I was thinking that too.

For an emission choked 4 stroke 350, 24Hp isn't bad. A different pipe would sort that out.

A decent stator and bigger tank would make that a great bike for anybody.

11-05-2011, 05:48 PM	#46
theMISSIONARY hunting and riding!! Joined: May 2006 Location: Devonport Tazmania Oddometer: 1,643	I have a soft spot for the Old Bultaco Alpina the only thing i dont like about this new KTM is its four stroke......and it needs 8 litre tank......for the extra added Awesomeness __________________ Happiness is a warm barrel....i don't care if its the bikes barrel or the rifles barrel! WR250r of Awesomeness.......now with extra added Awesomeness!

11-08-2011, 07:54 AM	#48
mt21 Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Oddometer: 49	http://www.ktm.com/freeride/freeride...ighlights.html Attached Images mt21 screwed with this post 11-08-2011 at 07:59 AM

11-08-2011, 09:07 AM	#49
windquest Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Calgary, AB Oddometer: 503	Can anyone confirm if it will be street legal in USA or Canada? __________________ Trans-Canol 2014ish windquest screwed with this post 11-08-2011 at 12:42 PM

11-08-2011, 12:33 PM	#50
Rodzilla Horny as Hell Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Wheat Ridge Colorado Oddometer: 1,192	NOW WITH VIDEO! http://seattime.co/videos/ktm-freeri...-you-want-bike I think some are missing the point. This does not look like a "highway bike" Nor does it look like a race bike. More of a Trial/Trials hybrid But for a 5 Miles of hell, or singletrack/ endurocross ride it looks awesome. __________________ COHVCO/COTPA/BRC/USA-ALL/ARRA/AMA/Moab Parnership COHVCO Board of Directors Rampart Range Motorcycle Management Committee(RRMMC) Past President/VP Certified SAE J1287 sound tester

11-08-2011, 09:07 PM	#51
windquest Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Calgary, AB Oddometer: 503	Great video, really shows how capable these bikes are... I was reading in one of the articles that the bike was street legal in europe. I'd be very interested if KTM sold this in NA with a plate, not looking to ride down the highway, just want to be able to connect trails or rip around town... __________________ Trans-Canol 2014ish

11-08-2011, 10:43 PM	#52
jesusgatos fishing with dynamite Joined: Nov 2006 Location: on the road Oddometer: 2,031	and the E __________________ GatosBros · Crux Studio · Trails Less Traveled

11-09-2011, 01:20 AM	#53
TEZZA ADV B4 DEM/TED Joined: Jul 2008 Location: N.E.Vic,Australia Oddometer: 117	Freeride SWEAT,SWEAT,SWEAT,SWEAT Love the clip ,it dose look very inviting . Tezza __________________ Tezza. KTM 990 ADVENTURE. KTM 520 EXE. Now the Perfect pair!!!!

11-09-2011, 03:31 AM	#54
Lc8grrr Vtwin madness Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Not quite Tamworth, Aus Oddometer: 281	Stop worrying about the hp figure. This bike is about torque.. It is a proper trailbike finally and not an enduro race bike being used as a trailbike. Something a lot of people have wanted for years.

11-09-2011, 05:57 AM	#55
novaboy Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada, eh Oddometer: 338	Yup, this is the dirt bike I've been waiting for, something fun and light that I can ride on the trails, that won't rip your arms out, and can be used for easy trials riding. __________________ 1995 CBR600F3-stolen bastards 2000 CBR600F4-sold (kids) 2009 BMW G650 X-Country(sold) 2006 VStrom 1000, 2003 HONDA XR250R Guinness for Strength

11-09-2011, 06:00 AM	#56
NC Scott MOmymamamamaMOmymama Joined: Jul 2005 Oddometer: 1,489	This one is definitely on the radar. Unfortunately, so are approximately 10-15 other bikes that I can't afford. This thing just looks like 25hp mountain bike. __________________ Caution: NO DISCLAIMER!

11-09-2011, 07:33 AM	#57
skierd Wannabe Far-Rider Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Fairbanks, AK Oddometer: 2,689	Wonder what the electrical output will be, what the gearing will be like, whether or not that plastic subframe can handle a giant loop bag, and when someone will make a bigger gas tank for it... I'll drink the orange kool-aid gladly if its got enough electrical nut to run my heated gear, load up with camping crap (I already pack relatively light), and can get 3+gallons on it and not have to maintain it much more than my WR250X. Potential to be the best light weight ADV bike... __________________ "We wish your trail a long one" - Darlene "Sid" Dowd ~ Never run out of traction, ideas, and real estate at the same time. 2008 Yamaha WR250X - 1998 Honda Nighthawk CB750 Eastern TAT 8/2009 ~MD-Key West-Oklahoma 4/2011~Maryland to Alaska 3/2012

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