KTM off-road tryout day

tintin · Traffic Copper Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Karma :

Me and a chum went on an off-road tryout day with KTM yesterday and we had a great time, the bikes and motocross gear made us feel very cool. The weather started off OK but it rained A LOT in the afternoon and this, combined with the previous nights wet weather, made the going pretty slippery.

I can't remember how many times I fell off, but no injuries, apart from my pride. It's amazing how you can be going so slow and yet it feels so fast. The bike was sliding and twisting the whole time, so the odd little twitch or slide from my Tuono will be ignored from now on. I was riding a 200cc 2 Stroke, my mate a 125, both seemed to have plenty of power for our standard. They were really light, although picking them up and trying to kick start them on a muddy hillside for the 20th time was hard work. I've never been so knackered after a day on a bike (and that includes the time I rode across most of France overnight).

My opinion of anyone who rides well off road has now gone up about 500%. Our trainer Ady Smith, was doing rolling stoppies, downhill, on mud and wet grass!

If you haven't tried it then I would recommend it highly. This was who we went with:

Off road experience
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Smoto Bob · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Dec 2003 Karma :

Sound like you had a great time, i keep telling people who ride on the road to go to this sorta thing as you will learn LOADS about controlling a bike off road.

Just sold my ktm250 Crying or Very sad

that was mad when it got on power lol just need some nobblys for teh kx500 now Twisted Evil

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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

I've been meaning to do that for ages, trouble is, they are bloomin miles away. Anyone know of somewhere in the North of England/South of Scotland that does a similar thing?
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RiderOfTheSto... · Scooby Slapper Joined: 18 May 2004 Karma :

I agree that you can learn a lot from riding off road. It can teach you loads about the behaviour of the bike. I think many people would benefit from doing something like you did, if not to learn something but to have a great day out. I’m sure it’s not for everyone but I reckon most people on this forum would enjoy it.
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Dom_ · Points Mean Prizes Joined: 02 Aug 2004 Karma :

KTM's are very good bikes.

The 125exc is my favourite, increadably high power output for a 125 stroker', very light, loadsa goodies too like adjustable shock etc...

I think i may save up for an off roader...