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Hi everyone,
I'm searching the market for a good condition 250 2 banger that will be as reliable as possible whilst also putting a big grin on my face. I have come across a 2014 KTM 250sx for $5400NZD, with 90 hours on the clock with a recent top end rebuild, pro circuit pipe, other than that it is mostly all stock. Also i have found a 2007 RM250 for $4400NZD that has done 74 hours from new, fresh top end, rekluse clutch, fmf pipe and other bells and whistles.
I am searching for help as to which bike is a better purchase considering price and performance of each bike.Is the KTM leaps and bounds ahead of the RM in terms of performance, or will a amateur rider barely notice the difference between the two, and with the price in mind would it be a better option to opt for the RM.
Cheers
I'm searching the market for a good condition 250 2 banger that will be as reliable as possible whilst also putting a big grin on my face. I have come across a 2014 KTM 250sx for $5400NZD, with 90 hours on the clock with a recent top end rebuild, pro circuit pipe, other than that it is mostly all stock. Also i have found a 2007 RM250 for $4400NZD that has done 74 hours from new, fresh top end, rekluse clutch, fmf pipe and other bells and whistles.
I am searching for help as to which bike is a better purchase considering price and performance of each bike.Is the KTM leaps and bounds ahead of the RM in terms of performance, or will a amateur rider barely notice the difference between the two, and with the price in mind would it be a better option to opt for the RM.
Cheers
That was my first ktm and it did feel different to the jap bikes I grew up on but it didn't take too long to get used to it.
Can't comment on longevity of the ktm as I only put 12 hours on it before I got injured and sold it. The RM never gave me any troubles with probably around 50 hours on it and I bought it second hand but when working on the RM it just didn't feel as solid as my current YZ. Never really turned a wrench on my ktm.
I'm mid pack C grade and I could tell the difference. You won't go wrong with either bike in my opinion.
Yeah i'm leaning towards the KTM 250SX at the moment - although it changes every 5 minutes lol - as it seems to me it is worth spending $900 more in order to get newer technology components. Although in terms of resale value would the ktm depreciate quicker than the zuki considering the RM250 isn't in production anymore?
For what it's worth I felt faster around the track on the ktm than the rm.
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