Kris is absolutely GREAT with regards to replying to questions!!! I've emailed him a number of questions about my 2023 KTM SX-F 350, bar bend questions, suspension questions etc....and he always takes the time to reply back (and rather quickly!) in great detail. He TRULY tries to help which is very commendable! Kris is actually one of the main reasons I own (at 51 yrs old) a 2023 SX-F 350. He's also the reason I run Pro Taper SX Race bend bars (He has a podcast devoted entirely to bar bends!....for those who like to geek out on that kind of stuff) Great guy, great channel!!!
@paulmarshall8774
Жыл бұрын
I’ve also got the 23 Ktm 350 and have gone for the Pro taper bars, how are you finding the gearing? I also feel the fork settings are soft but I’m on a EU spec bike.
@andrewjck1
Жыл бұрын
Just don’t be an askhole! Haha
@brutus6328
Жыл бұрын
@@paulmarshall8774 You have the SX-F 350? (not XC-F?) I haven't heard even one complaint about the suspension being soft, actually, the complete opposite seems to be true...at least here in the states. Everyone says the bike needs 10hrs just to not feel so stiff (but I'm guessing that's the chassis as well). Are there major differences in suspension for EU versus US? As far as the gearing....perfectly normal 5 speed motocross transmission IMO.
@paulmarshall8774
Жыл бұрын
@@brutus6328 I’ve got the Sxf with 15 hrs on it, I know the suspension has different part numbers and I’d guess the European settings are slightly softer. Std fork pressure is 10 bar (145psi) I know that’s different from the US settings, I’m going to up the pressure and see how it goes as other than that I think the suspension is really good. EU bike comes with a 52 rear sprocket m, I believe the US is 51, I’d rather have a slightly longer 2nd gear, which should suit our local tracks.
@baby-sharkgto4902
Жыл бұрын
Bro I raced CR500’s for YEARS and never even noticed them vibrating 🤣 I never even knew it was a thing until I started reading about how much they vibrate…and then I still could not feel it! Point being I doubt I would notice this bikes “vibrations”
@austinmaness8339
Жыл бұрын
Speaking on vibration what is the smoothest MC bike on the market right now? I'm really going in circles with the options out there. I'm leaning towards one of the 350s but I'd really like the reliability and ease of ownership of a Honda. I owned a 22 Husky TE300i for trail riding and didn't like the feel of the air forks. They probably needed to be stiffened. I'm 5'9" 175lbs. Any suggestions are welcomed. Thanks guys.
@skineck
Жыл бұрын
Stoked to see someone finally get some hours on this bike! Very interesting how it stacks up against the other Factory Editions.
@Davido50
Жыл бұрын
Love it. They are sold out near me i believe. Make more KTM group! Great review. 👍🏻 -Michigan
@JohnHowerton137
Жыл бұрын
That front wheel traction should be good for Sexton next year 👍 The red looks really good and I love how the three bikes all have slightly different characters.
@andrewjck1
Жыл бұрын
Nice to see the follow up after the podcast! I got back into the sport on a big bore rm125. I feel so weird on a aluminum frame. This thing might be my switch for multiple reasons. Thanks for giving honest insights. Minus the ridiculous price claims on rmz’s 😂 they are as much as kx’s most places
@joecarlino7870
Жыл бұрын
Hey Kris, Boy, this bike LOOKS CLOSE TO PERFECT in this video with you riding it! The control and speed of this bike are amazing and light years better than the bikes raced there at Arroyo MX Park in 1974! I wonder what the lap-time differences would be, with fast guys riding, versus the bikes raced there in 1974! What do you think?
@BrianSmith-jv5od
11 ай бұрын
Would you recommend nitrogen in place of the air?
@MartinezHQ
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Keef 👍
@2wheelcrazy906
Жыл бұрын
Awesome Brappp !!!
@RideFishHunt
Жыл бұрын
Great review!
@Wooskii1
Жыл бұрын
I clicked this video in confusion thinking the bike was a 2 stroke lol. I saw 450 and what looked like an expansion chamber in the thumbnail and here I am.
@raymondsiewert2720
Жыл бұрын
Looks beautiful but how do you put numbers on the side panels ? Not only do the not go back far enough, but they have a weird split in them. They can't be seen because your legs will cover them while riding .🤔
@PanicRev157
Жыл бұрын
If your legs are covering the side panels to the extent not being able to see the numbers, I’d suggest going on a riding school and change up your technique.
@IsaacPel
Жыл бұрын
The number plate has a split too. I think the decals/ numbers just get split and cut off a little.
@IsaacPel
Жыл бұрын
2:40 🤣🤣🤣
@Kawiboy
Жыл бұрын
Well done Kris 👏✌️😉
@tobyrodgers9997
Жыл бұрын
Definitely sharp
@jimgoose9146
Жыл бұрын
Yep made me want one just like it .🤣🤣😅
@knifeprtyyyy
Жыл бұрын
It’s a sexy ass bike that’s for sure.
@rfair123
Жыл бұрын
Challenge..............Spend $3k on the 23 YZ450 and then compare to all the factory edition bikes. *Spend the $3k wisely :)
@jonruger
Жыл бұрын
I know I’m the minority but I don’t like the Austrian feel they remind me of the bikes of the 90s. The flex and vibration feels so weird to me after 2 decades of aluminum frames I wanted to like my Husky so bad but just couldn’t.
@robkeller8008
Жыл бұрын
I had a Gas Gas factory edition last year, same thing, just felt odd, wanted to like it but couldnt, after 8 hours i sold it
@marksvideochannel3592
Жыл бұрын
As a counterpoint, I went from 15 years of Honda to a Husky 2017 and then 2022 KTM. Best thing I ever did. Incredible bikes.
@311hitwall
Жыл бұрын
isn't this just a gasgas with parts from the KTM
@camasprairieprepper1178
Жыл бұрын
Air fork sucks
@fuckucatchme1000rr
Жыл бұрын
“Whoever thought a trials bike company would make a motocross bike” - Well GasGas is owned by KTM dummy that’s how.
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