Rtw Ktm
Guys,
Just completed a RTW ride on my '02 KTM 640 Adventure following the 45th parallel north. Parts used, one head gasket. The machine has 34k miles at present.
The KTM is a mechanics motorcycle and needs to be prepared properly and worked on knowledgeably. If you don't take the time or have the knowledge to set the machine up properly, yes you will have problems and every 25K miles the machine needs to be freshened up. Do that and you will ride the best handling adventure touring motorcycle in the world.
In Mongolia I saw plenty of broken BMW's and KLR's but no broken KTM's. The 640 is a solid platform. Suspension and drive systems are problem free. The engine if set up correctly has no problems.The cylinder is chrome, valves strong, transmission and clutch with the bearing upgrade is flawless. Dual filters keep the oil clean and the machine will run on any octane gas at any altitude. All components are top quality. Gas mileage is around 50mpg, the tank is 7+ gallons and the airflow around the machine is aerodynamic due to the design of the bodywork.
It is the PhD of motorcycles. The ignorant ride lesser machines.
Power and handling equal saftey.
That is a KTM.
bill.
Anyone with questions can contact me at bmwstbill@yahoo.com or call my cell.
715 966 2001. I live in Tomahawk, Wisconsin USA
Central standard time.
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