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Edited Date/Time 10/18/2018 7:21pm
2018 150 XCW. It's my new cross country bike for the Torn series in Texas. I've got about 5 hours on it so far. Exactly what I was looking for. Can't wait to race it in a couple of weeks!



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KGAspeed 10/17/2018 3:46pm
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GuyWithABike wrote:
2018 150 XCW. It's my new cross country bike for the Torn series in Texas. I've got about 5 hours on it so far. Exactly what...
2018 150 XCW. It's my new cross country bike for the Torn series in Texas. I've got about 5 hours on it so far. Exactly what I was looking for. Can't wait to race it in a couple of weeks!



Awesome. Have you spent any time on a KTM200? I've always wondered how they compare, other than the obvious (less torque overall). The 200 is my favorite bike of all time and have been considering the 150.
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GuyWithABike 10/17/2018 4:14pm
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No time on the 200. They discontinued it when I was starting to get interested in it. I thought about waiting for the Beta 200 coming out but just went with the KTM due to the plethora of dealers in my area and the pricing.

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Arrowangel 10/17/2018 5:41pm
10/17/2018 5:41pm
enjoy! i got mine back in july, best bike i owned!

So light but still fast for a 150
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BobPA 10/17/2018 6:07pm
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Get yourselves the Cyclops LED headlight bulb if you plan on riding at night. It is a bit pricey, but 100% worth it.
GeorgiePorgie 10/17/2018 6:11pm
10/17/2018 6:11pm
Why did you pick the 150 over a 300 for Xc racing ? Not being critical, just asking for your reasoning....
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newmann 10/17/2018 6:19pm
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GeorgiePorgie wrote:
Why did you pick the 150 over a 300 for Xc racing ? Not being critical, just asking for your reasoning....
Tiddler bike is best bike!
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GuyWithABike 10/17/2018 6:20pm
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My driving forces were
1. Wanted a really fast mountain bike. I.e. lightweight
2. Wanted to be able to wring it out
3. Kept watching videos where guys testing the small bikes were faster than riding their big bikes
4. Fun

Other things that factored were my elevation is only 700 feet above sea level, I'm only about 160lbs, I don't have enough skill to really use the 300.

Previous bikes
80s Suzuki RM80
2006 KTM 300 XCW
2016 Suzuki RMZ250



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KGAspeed 10/17/2018 6:33pm
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GuyWithABike wrote:
My driving forces were 1. Wanted a really fast mountain bike. I.e. lightweight 2. Wanted to be able to wring it out 3. Kept watching videos...
My driving forces were
1. Wanted a really fast mountain bike. I.e. lightweight
2. Wanted to be able to wring it out
3. Kept watching videos where guys testing the small bikes were faster than riding their big bikes
4. Fun

Other things that factored were my elevation is only 700 feet above sea level, I'm only about 160lbs, I don't have enough skill to really use the 300.

Previous bikes
80s Suzuki RM80
2006 KTM 300 XCW
2016 Suzuki RMZ250



I was going to chime in on this too, but didn't want to speak out of turn.

Some people are just faster on smaller displacement bikes. I've always been faster on smaller 2-strokes and being able to keep-it-pinned just adds to the fun-factor.

I've had a 300 and didn't like it - felt it was so boring to ride. I feel like so many people gravitate to "more is better", but would probably be better riders if they sized-down and pushed their ability.

I spent a day on a new 17 250 XCW which was so electric-smooth and tons of fun, I'd probably go that route given my high-elevation-location, but the 150 or 200 is so much fun.
GeorgiePorgie 10/18/2018 9:18am
10/18/2018 9:18am
GuyWithABike wrote:
My driving forces were 1. Wanted a really fast mountain bike. I.e. lightweight 2. Wanted to be able to wring it out 3. Kept watching videos...
My driving forces were
1. Wanted a really fast mountain bike. I.e. lightweight
2. Wanted to be able to wring it out
3. Kept watching videos where guys testing the small bikes were faster than riding their big bikes
4. Fun

Other things that factored were my elevation is only 700 feet above sea level, I'm only about 160lbs, I don't have enough skill to really use the 300.

Previous bikes
80s Suzuki RM80
2006 KTM 300 XCW
2016 Suzuki RMZ250



I’m the same way man. Can’t ride the bigger bores. Hated my last 450. My favorite bike is my 144....

Been poking around the idea of getting an xc bike.....150
Might be perfect. I was just worried about muddy conditions. Need that bigger bore to get through it. But maybe not.

Sick bike! Give us a mud update.
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flopper12 10/18/2018 9:25am
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If you can't do it on a 150 its your lack of skill holding you back, not the lack of cc's.
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yz133rider 10/18/2018 6:10pm
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flopper12 wrote:
If you can't do it on a 150 its your lack of skill holding you back, not the lack of cc's.
Or excess of lbs!!
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Arrowangel 10/18/2018 7:21pm
10/18/2018 7:21pm
GuyWithABike wrote:
My driving forces were 1. Wanted a really fast mountain bike. I.e. lightweight 2. Wanted to be able to wring it out 3. Kept watching videos...
My driving forces were
1. Wanted a really fast mountain bike. I.e. lightweight
2. Wanted to be able to wring it out
3. Kept watching videos where guys testing the small bikes were faster than riding their big bikes
4. Fun

Other things that factored were my elevation is only 700 feet above sea level, I'm only about 160lbs, I don't have enough skill to really use the 300.

Previous bikes
80s Suzuki RM80
2006 KTM 300 XCW
2016 Suzuki RMZ250



GeorgiePorgie wrote:
I’m the same way man. Can’t ride the bigger bores. Hated my last 450. My favorite bike is my 144.... Been poking around the idea of...
I’m the same way man. Can’t ride the bigger bores. Hated my last 450. My favorite bike is my 144....

Been poking around the idea of getting an xc bike.....150
Might be perfect. I was just worried about muddy conditions. Need that bigger bore to get through it. But maybe not.

Sick bike! Give us a mud update.
im not the OP , but the 150 is pretty good in the mud, the power vs traction ratio is pretty good, traction comes easy.


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