2006 KTM reviews

I recently added a KTM 640 Adventure to my stable that included two KLR650's. The KTM certainly conveys the impression that it is a machine born in the dirt. It has the pedigree and the quality engineering to inspire confidence once the pavement ends. I am tall enough that my KLR's allow me to stop with both feet on the ground. The KTM adds just enough height (especially when dismounting) that it demands care. While I haven't lost control of it yet, I cringe that the time is coming when I tumble off while trying to dismount in the Kroger parking lot. While that would surely be entertaining, it wouldn't be fun. If the bike proves to be as tough and durable as my trusty KLR's I will be well-pleased. I don't think I can honestly justify the cost (over $8K) compared to ($5k) for a new KLR, but the fun factor makes it tempting to try. I am presently on vacation and my son and I will be giving the bikes a workout in the North Georgia mountains. We are eager to put it through its paces on some of our fine Forest Service Roads. Strangely, I find myself attracted to all things orange these days .... hmmmm. Show less

This bike is incredible, I have had some of the most fun in my life on this bike. It is the best bike I have ever owned out of 6 bikes!!! It is so fast and so awesome I just don't know what else to say but this bike is the best! Show less

I purchased this bike recently and I have to say I'm impressed! I haven't had a bike for some time and my last bike was a 1990 KX250...I thought that was fast. This bike goes 85 with throttle to go. Bike performs great right from delivery; I think the front needs to be a little stiffer but great bike. I would want a 200 or 250 if I were going to do a lot of tight single track. However, for the desert it's great. I do find the seat very firm...Enjoy Show less

This bike is perfect out of the box. I have heard many comments about this bike and how it rides. The truth is that I have Ridden Kawis and Suzukis but I have never ridden a bike that is so comfortable and easy to ride. This bike gets a perfect 5 stars. Show less

So last oct. I purchased an 06 250 XC-W. All I can say is WOW. What an amazing bike it is. Initialy I had alot of plug fouling problems, and I still think I might have a slight crankcase seal leak, though with jetting the plug fouling hasn't been an issue, though it still seems like something is not quite right. This is my only mechanical complaint as of yet. I have riden 3 harescramble races with it now. Terrain anywhere from sand, to grass, and rocky hardpack. So far everywhere I have gone the bike performed amazingly. Great all around bike! Show less

I rode one of these in practice the other day and was amazed on how this bike rides. This thing will revvv to the moon and still keep pulling, instead of just that dead power feeling like the other bikes. The only thing I didn't like was that you can't short shift it too much because it tends to bog. This bike is meant to be ridden in the high RPMs. FAST!!! Show less

I purchased the 450 in March after not having been on a bike in over 20 years. (Last bike was an Ossa Phantom)Took it out to Durhamtown, rode entire day, and put 60 miles on it. What a surprise. It rode like a luxury car compared to past bikes. Very forgiving. didn't drop or stall it all day. I would recommend this bike to someone even with little experience on a big bore Show less

I think the bike is awesome; it has everything you could ask for in a race ready bike. It's fast, great handling and the power band is smooth and doesn't have a jerky feel to it. And it also looks sweet. Show less

This bike handles great and has lots of power when you come out of the berms and turns it feels great. The front wheel comes up but is still controllable. This bike gets hole shots like you wouldn't believe. I get it every singe time I race. This bike is very ride-able; I am a B rider and my friend is in C class he is (6' 193 pounds) and he can ride it like there is no tomorrow. My other friend is in the A class (5' 3100 pounds) and it is perfect for him, too. This bike is also great in the woods. I do many hare scrambles and usually get two or three on this bike. This bike starts very easily every time even when it's hot and after it has been sitting for the winter, it started first kick. I am 14 and love this bike. Every rider should get one thank you for reading this and even though it's pretty expensive, it has been the best bike I have ever had.
My bikes I had:

1. Honda CRF 100
2. KTM SX 125
3. Suzuki DRZ 400e (dad's)
4. KTM EXC 400 (dad's)
5. KTM 250 SXF the best bike I ever had

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This bike is crazy. It puts all other 125's and 250f's to shame. It pulls so hard and is easy to start, although if you stall it in a corner it can be kind of a pig. I love the ergo's after I moved the bar mounts forward as well as the bars. This is the best bike period. Show less