Change KTM 450 EXC on the KTM 125 EXC.

[Tarwood]

I like my KTM 450 EXC, but the problem is that I find it hard to manage them. What do you think, does it make sense to change the KTM 450 EXC for KTM 125 EXC 2t. Or I'm crazy?.

 

[slowerthanu]

I think the power diference is major,maybe look at a 300 2 stroke they are easy to maintain,and have great power,lightweight too

 

[Tarwood]

I had not ridden a 2-stroke hard enduro. 300 2st may be too strong and harsh for me.

 

[SRAD97750]

The KTM 150 2T is an awesome bike for a light rider. I've seen some awesome stuff pulled off on this bike!

Looks like a small tank, but I bet it just sips the gas.
Beautiful! -BIG DAN

 

[Tarwood]

My height is 184 cm, and weight -78 kg.

 

[jackson409]

When you say "manage: are you reffering to the power or the maintenance? So your 6' and around 170lbs? if google didn't lie. We dont use metric system much around here unless it is a wrench.

 

[cleonard]

I'd go with the 200cc 2T KTM over the 125. The 125 lacks torque at low RPMs. Once "on the pipe" a 125 has surprising power. The 200 isn't all that much more powerful at high revs, but has a lot more torque at low RPMs.

 

[slowerthanu]

I had not ridden a 2-stroke hard enduro. 300 2st may be too strong and harsh for me.

ride one youll be suprised how much torque they have, kinda like a four stroke on steroids

 

[josmoloco]

Im 5'11 165lbs. I ride a ktm 200exc.

My next bike will be a a 125 or 150 KTM

 

[Tarwood]

Im 6' and 171lbs.
I ride only on the off road (European country cross or enduro race) and do not motocross. Operation and maintenance of the motorcycle is not a problem. The problem is that when driving for 450 EXC I get tired very quickly and are often forced to stop the race due to the fact that I am struggling with the bike more than the ride on it. Perhaps, he is heavy for me or powerful.

 

[MikeinFresno]

Ive had three 200s, they are great bikes. The 125EXC is no longer available here in the USA, but I heard it was a nice bike. The 200 motor has an adjustable power valve and can be made very smooth.

 

[Mojavekid18]

125 would lack bottom end greatly for any woods rideing. 200+ is the way to go

 

[snowflake]

Im 6' and 171lbs.
I ride only on the off road (European country cross or enduro race) and do not motocross. Operation and maintenance of the motorcycle is not a problem. The problem is that when driving for 450 EXC I get tired very quickly and are often forced to stop the race due to the fact that I am struggling with the bike more than the ride on it. Perhaps, he is heavy for me or powerful.

have you set the suspension for your weight and skill level?

 

[josmoloco]

A 125exc will be great. But it sound like you need to get in better shape before riding these races

 

[briggs]

I don't care much for pumpkins, but now with that being said the 200cc 2-stroke is the perfect sized bike for all sized riders at all skill levels. Too bad Husky doesn't build one. I guess I'll have to design and build my own.