KTM Super Duke and Adventure Bikes

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

XR650 Dakar

http://www.jun38c.com/main/parisdakar/2002dakar/14.jpg

http://www.jun38c.com/main/parisdakar/2002dakar/15.jpg

http://www.jun38c.com/main/parisdakar/2002dakar/16.jpghttp://www.jun38c.com/main/parisdakar/2002dakar/11.jpg

 

Australian Safari modified XR 650

http://home.yaussie.com.au/17163/pict0585.jpg

http://home.yaussie.com.au/17163/pict0595.jpg

 

more modified 650

http://endurouk.com/images/2005/Mick%20action.jpg

http://gallery.rallyraid.co.uk/gallery/photos/19-DEC-2004__21-33/DSC_9073.jpg

 

DRZ

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v236/241880/DakarDRZ1.jpg

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

more 525 Dakar

http://magtal.smugmug.com/photos/49293908-M.jpg

http://amareluxa.no.sapo.pt/pessoal_rod/dakar02.jpg

http://amareluxa.no.sapo.pt/pessoal_rod/dakar03.jpg

[Guest bomerman81]

more 525 darker liaoz...... :lovestruck:

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by vfr-shah@Dec 27 2005, 03:57 PM

Hi guys, just wanna add. the 525 is design but Meca racing system, a french base co. and the rider of the bike is a UK lady who is going to race the Dakar this year.

That'll be Patsy Quick (no kidding)

 

http://teamdesertrose.com/images/brochure2.jpg

 

in Dakar 2005

http://teamdesertrose.com/gallery/d/182-2/Dakar_Rally_2005_05_01_05_Patsy_2.jpg

 

for Dakar 2006

http://teamdesertrose.com/gallery/d/473-2/bike+and+patsy.jpg

 

Patsy Quick's feet don't reach the ground when on board her Paris-Dakar machine, the KTM 525 EXC MECA rally bike.

 

Weighing 125 kilos when its fuel tanks are at full capacity, it's single cylinder four stroke engine generates 55 bhp.

 

Liquid cooling, electric start, 3 Litres of emergency water for the bike or Patsy, Michelin desert tyres and mousses, electronic road book, I.C.O tripmeter, GPS navigation and W.P suspension are all essential to survival in the desert.

 

Patsy adds neon lights to cut through the blackest of nights.

 

Bike Spec.

06 KTM 525 EXC

MECA SYSTEMS 'EXTREME' RALLYE KIT

which consists of the following:

Plastic two cell tanks on the front which carry aound 22lts of fuel

Ally rear tanks which hold 5lts each side.

Uprated subframe.

All the bracket work to hold the navigation and light equipment

Bash plate, which holds tool box and water carrier.

Low slung exhaust.

Rallye styled fairing

Seat.

Frame guards

 

Cush drive rear wheel.

Talon hubs, Excel rims and up rated spokes.

Michlin Desert tyres.

Ico racing trip.

Scotts steering damper

MD road book

Acriphopic silencer (cant sell this !)

Hella xeon light

Oil Cooler.

Ktm 660 rallye rads

243 racing high bars.

Many,many man hours !!

 

Amazing !!!

[SDR]

Why 525? Engine Capacity?

 

Patsy Quick's feet don't reach the ground when on board her Paris-Dakar machine, the KTM 525 EXC MECA rally bike.

 

She don't ?

 

Can she on the LC640? It's a LC640, rite? Judging from the picture, I think she can.

http://teamdesertrose.com/gallery/d/182-2/Dakar_Rally_2005_05_01_05_Patsy_2.jpg

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by SDR@Dec 28 2005, 04:32 PM

It's a LC640, rite?

 

660

[SDR]

On my way back from the Mei Mei infested area (Amoy St), saw a Orange 950 Adventure turning into Capital Plaza, nice exhaust, as loud as a HD.

 

[Guest bomerman81]

Patsy Quick shes scary.... :giddy:

[vfr-shah]

Originally posted by SDR@Dec 28 2005, 04:32 PM

Why 525? Engine Capacity?

 

 

 

My guess, why she using 525 is becos this yr Dakar has speed limit ard 150km/h for safety reason(due to death of Meoni). I think 525 would suit her better and could reach that speed. My guess also would be weigh issue and the brutal power of 660. A UK guy name Extance(not sure of spelling) is riding a CRF450X this year after using XR650 the year before...

[vfr-shah]

I'm a Honda supporter but prefer to have a go at this bike... two-trac WR450...ridden David Fretigne...

[vfr-shah]

David Fretigne (not 2-Trac WR450)

http://blog.fretignemoto.com/admin/galerie/200512262203051205-DAVID-ET-MOTO.jpg

Give me on of this babies...sweet

http://blog.fretignemoto.com/admin/galerie/200512262008531253-Camion3.jpg

David at Shamrock Rally

http://blog.fretignemoto.com/admin/galerie/200512151806541254-shamrock-2006.jpg

[SDR]

Originally posted by vfr-shah@Dec 29 2005, 10:58 AM

I'm a Honda supporter but prefer to have a go at this bike... two-trac WR450...ridden David Fretigne...

I am a Yammi supporter but not sure about off road bike, guess this is the 2WD and if it is, it is even more yammy.

 

Sadly, we don't see such good bike in Spore.

 

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by vfr-shah@Dec 29 2005, 10:56 AM

My guess, why she using 525 is becos this yr Dakar has speed limit ard 150km/h for safety reason(due to death of Meoni). I think 525 would suit her better and could reach that speed. My guess also would be weigh issue and the brutal power of 660. A UK guy name Extance(not sure of spelling) is riding a CRF450X this year after using XR650 the year before...

This coming Dakar is more of a back to basic approach, less dependent on GPS, more on navigational skills. The routes chosen will be more technical in nature, fuel stop more controlled thus suiting lighter, frugal and nimble machine. Hence a 525 will be more suitable than the all out thrust of a 660. By the way, twins are allowed, but limited to 450cc, who build these anyway http://www.advrider.com/forums/images/smilies/patch.gif

 

Another controversy surrounding Meoni's crash was that riders spent more time watching their GPS and road book rather than where they're going because of the heafty fines imposed if the rider was to exceed the imposed speed limit by even 1km/h.

 

Speed limit in racing..... now thats a novel idea..... like telling MJ that he's not allowed to jump higher than 1 meter when he takes a shot....... sigh...... http://www.advrider.com/forums/images/smilies/iamwithstupid.gif

 

This article from Motorcycle Daily posted on July 1, 04 gave it another spin:

No Big Twins for Dakar Rally In '05

By Alex Edge

 

Dakar rally sanctioning body ASO (which incidentally also organizes the Tour de France and many other bicycle events in Europe) has released the rules for the '05 Dakar rally, and the motorcycle section contains something of a shocker. Open-class twin-cylinder motorcycles (like the 950cc KTM V-Twins) are banned for 2005. In fact, the rules disallow any twin-cylinder motorcycle displacing over 450cc. The premier motorcycle classes will now consist of the Open class singles (like the KTM 660) and the new 450cc single class.

 

This surprising decision could mean a lot for the future of Dakar. Obviously the organizers felt that the Open class was becoming a "one-make" race, as no manufacturer seemed inclined to step up with a bike that could seriously challenge KTM. If you read yesterday's article, you will see that KTM is attempting to draw American attention to the Dakar by training and supporting a "Team USA"-type effort in 2005. By aligning their racing classes more closely with those of American off-road racing, perhaps the ASO can attract more attention from American off-road racing superstars. And if the American stars come, the major Japanese manufacturers come with them.

 

So could the decision to re-emphasize the 450cc class start a boom in participation in the Dakar's motorcycle classes? All the Japanese manufacturers should have 450cc four-stroke MX bikes available by next year, and Honda also has the XR650 (already the most dominant bike in American desert racing in the hands of Johnny Cambell and Steve Hengeveld), which could perhaps challenge KTM's 660 in the Open class. Whether the Big Four will bite remains to be seen, but this seems like a smart move by the ASO.

 

Yes indeed, its about market share. How could you have one of the toughest race in motorsport without giving the BIG 4 (Big 1 actually) an exclusive chance of winning, it would be an outrage, sarcasm most intended http://www.advrider.com/forums/images/smilies/ace.gif

[SDR]

Sad, sad, sad.

 

No successor for Boxer GSPD.

 

Last boxer engine GSPD, hope not, I am still waiting for a RXXXXGSPD.

 

http://www.berengar.net/modell_r80gspd_ge_gr.jpg

http://www.bjoernrosner.de/bike_animation2.gif

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

For fans of Meoni, he makes it look so easy:

 

Offroad Training with Meoni on the LC8

 

Now try doin it for 2-300km a day for 2 weeks........ thats what Dakar is all about http://www.cromag.com/vb3/images/smilies/Hydrogen.gif

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Erzberg Rally 2004

 

Teaser Clip

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

http://webpages.charter.net/thmoore/meoni.jpg

 

"The Dakar is a...is better when is difficult...because the Dakar...importante only for the strong"

Fabrizio Meoni 2005

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Originally posted by ClOuDrIdEr@Dec 25 2005, 11:52 PM

Ya, legs like elephant to kick start the bike if there is no electric start option. It's no easy task to kick start a big bore Cc bike..

Think I'll get a lot of flak for putting this down in writing, but what the heck, I own one anyway.......

 

KTM = Kick Ten Minutes

 

http://www.advrider.com/forums/images/smilies/wings.gif

[SDR]

Originally posted by Cyclop aka "Sideways!&q@Dec 29 2005, 02:18 PM

Think I'll get a lot of flak for putting this down in writing, but what the heck, I own one anyway.......

 

KTM = Kick Ten Minutes

 

http://www.advrider.com/forums/images/smilies/wings.gif

Tot KICK TILL MATI

 

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Erzberg Rodeo 2005, 41.1Mb, 25mins, enjoy http://fool.exler.ru/sm/cowb.gif

 

Click Here

 

http://fool.exler.ru/sm/neo.gif

[ClOuDrIdEr]

Originally posted by SDR@Dec 29 2005, 02:33 PM

Tot KICK TILL MATI

 

Here's a new one I came across in Scrambler thread :

 

KTM = Kuat Telan Minyak(Malay) translation: Consumes A LOT of petrol....SuK ka Liao kekeke

[Guest bomerman81]

Originally posted by ClOuDrIdEr@Dec 30 2005, 05:33 PM

Here's a new one I came across in Scrambler thread :

 

KTM = Kuat Telan Minyak(Malay) translation: Consumes A LOT of petrol....SuK ka Liao kekeke

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

http://www.automodelista.org/images/attach/1.jpeg

http://www.automodelista.org/images/attach/2.jpeg

http://www.automodelista.org/images/attach/4.jpeg

http://www.automodelista.org/images/attach/5.jpeg

http://www.automodelista.org/images/attach/6.jpeg

http://www.automodelista.org/images/attach/07_111.jpg

 

And this one........ Ooooooo Baby Baby.......

 

http://www.automodelista.org/images/attach/10_100.jpg

 

I've gotta get myself one of these http://fool.exler.ru/sm/hook1.gif

 

http://www.automodelista.org/images/attach/09_103.jpg

 

Whats that ?.........

 

Here only sell Kway Teow Mee ..........

 

oops.......

[Cyclop aka Sideways]

Cloudrider among the trees.....

 

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b193/KohTL/Bike%20Tour/DSC01416.jpg

 

http://fool.exler.ru/sm/velo.gif

[Guest bomerman81]

Originally posted by Cyclop aka "Sideways!&q@Jan 1 2006, 08:11 PM

http://www.automodelista.org/images/attach/1.jpeg

http://www.automodelista.org/images/attach/2.jpeg

http://www.automodelista.org/images/attach/4.jpeg

http://www.automodelista.org/images/attach/5.jpeg

http://www.automodelista.org/images/attach/6.jpeg

http://www.automodelista.org/images/attach/07_111.jpg

 

And this one........ Ooooooo Baby Baby.......

 

http://www.automodelista.org/images/attach/10_100.jpg

 

I've gotta get myself one of these http://fool.exler.ru/sm/hook1.gif

 

http://www.automodelista.org/images/attach/09_103.jpg

 

Whats that ?.........

 

Here only sell Kway Teow Mee ..........

 

oops.......

all the bikes i :lovestruck: