Thanks for the honest insight on the suspension setup good to know that the stock components with the right tweaking can hold up against the semi pro setups u can buy out of the box ,nice bike ,d
@@Andy-wo9bm I think it's pretty neat. All my years of riding/racing, I've never needed to add brake fluid to a bike, so for me, no real need of having a site window to check if it's low/dirty, not to mention, it's only 2 bolts to check it anyway... On the flip side, I never had a site window and/or master cylinder crack/brake... It's nice to know in the super rare case that roost, or somebody's bike happens to contact there, it's medal instead of glass.
I would love to buy and ride a 350. Problem is the price. With there being very little difference in price, why would you choose the 350 over the 450. Especially seeing all the parts you throw into it after the fact. If KTM priced their 350's right in the middle of their 250 and 450, they might get more interest...
@@ghoulredeyedemon2024 It depends on your size. I'm 5,9 160lbs, I dont need the power of a 450. The 350 still feels light(close to a 250) and has the perfect amount of power that it's fun not scary. To me on the 450, i'm managing the power all the time because it's too much.
If you ride a stock Honda or Yamaha back to back with a KTM you can feel an amazing difference in the forks and the KTM was just not up to par for me but great in other areas. To me riding a bike that is well set up and comfortable, progressed my riding ten fold. I’ve been lucky that I found great deals and can afford some trick parts. If you keep kit suspension long enough and transfer to multiple bikes, you can even out the cost of modding stock suspension all while riding best stuff on the market.
All the power to ya, I wasn't trying to bag on you, was more curious as why straight to kit more than anything. I have a 19 Honda 250 and yes a major upgrade from my 14 Husky TE250 suspension wise. Still, not impressed much with how it handles chop and braking bumps, maybe I need to try some of those kit bits! Enjoy it, it looks like a blast to ride.
This might honestly be the best bike review I’ve watched in a long time. Great video.
Thanks for the honest insight on the suspension setup good to know that the stock components with the right tweaking can hold up against the semi pro setups u can buy out of the box ,nice bike ,d
Like I've said before, you are the most detailed in what you do. Best of luck, you're heading in the right direction.
Great review!
Nice edit ML!
Want to see your kx450 build 👀🤨
Great review. Sweet bike. The 350 power plant is really fun and manageable for us more mature dudes !!!
I'm considering one over my 450! They seem so fun!
Wow your bike reviews are great!! Soo honest and through!! Thanks!!
Awesome! 350 is the sweetest bike.
You hit a homerun with this video
I’m waiting on ML to make that suzuki 450 a Ktm killer
Thanks man, I know you really made this video just for me. 👍
Right one for a weekend warrior DAD 👨🏼💼
This is very different for a build video and I like it 👍
5:03 that rear master cylinder window delete
Nick peccarelli Noticed that also, your thoughts?
@@Andy-wo9bm I think it's pretty neat. All my years of riding/racing, I've never needed to add brake fluid to a bike, so for me, no real need of having a site window to check if it's low/dirty, not to mention, it's only 2 bolts to check it anyway...
On the flip side, I never had a site window and/or master cylinder crack/brake...
It's nice to know in the super rare case that roost, or somebody's bike happens to contact there, it's medal instead of glass.
Nice, good stuff
Are we going to see a ML supported straight rhythm build? Would be very interesting to try and do it based on a 300tpi or similar...
Working on a few rough ideas, I want to do something for Straight Rhythm.
350 is great
Damn got the ibuprofen 800 muffler on it.
Nice lookin build bro.
Sick bike.
Love your videos
I like your bike Michael it Rips
What spring rate did these forks come with?
This channel is great, but you probably would get a lot more subs with more 2 smoke content.
yeah,,,, but,, but,,, but,,, you put like $5K in upgrades on the bike. Not sure that's a real fair comparison to a 450. Definitely a cool bike.
why you don't use a kit kyb on ktm instead of buy a cone valve fork and remove cone valve system
Badass. I don’t dig 450s at all. 99% people faster on this thing.
Incrídible bike
It’s a shame the kit suspension is pretty hard to afford cause it’s night and day better.
I would love to buy and ride a 350. Problem is the price. With there being very little difference in price, why would you choose the 350 over the 450. Especially seeing all the parts you throw into it after the fact. If KTM priced their 350's right in the middle of their 250 and 450, they might get more interest...
The 350 is kinda lighter than a 450 husky and KTM makes the 350 4T And a 150 2T
@@ghoulredeyedemon2024 It depends on your size. I'm 5,9 160lbs, I dont need the power of a 450. The 350 still feels light(close to a 250) and has the perfect amount of power that it's fun not scary. To me on the 450, i'm managing the power all the time because it's too much.
@@joecarlino8279 absolutely indeed the 450 bikes are heavier
Joe Carlino 100 percent joe!
Where do you find those rubber wire straps for the bars?
Where can i get those bar mounts from for my 17 ktm 250 sxf. Michael
So, why kit suspension for a 30+ C rider and not just worked production pieces?
Jeff Balla Joe likes trick stuff and has priorly bought his kit sets used at very good deals.
If you ride a stock Honda or Yamaha back to back with a KTM you can feel an amazing difference in the forks and the KTM was just not up to par for me but great in other areas. To me riding a bike that is well set up and comfortable, progressed my riding ten fold. I’ve been lucky that I found great deals and can afford some trick parts.
If you keep kit suspension long enough and transfer to multiple bikes, you can even out the cost of modding stock suspension all while riding best stuff on the market.
All the power to ya, I wasn't trying to bag on you, was more curious as why straight to kit more than anything. I have a 19 Honda 250 and yes a major upgrade from my 14 Husky TE250 suspension wise. Still, not impressed much with how it handles chop and braking bumps, maybe I need to try some of those kit bits! Enjoy it, it looks like a blast to ride.
@@MichaelLindsay Im 34 Years, 1,69cm 68kg im not Professional, You Suggest 250 or 350 For Me??? Level Rider Amateur. Thanks Bro
That is a nice $25k bike. I wish I could afford it.
Anyone know the song in the beginning?
Nobody needs a 450 at a local level. It’s so sad to see when I see a vet guy getting weeded because they can’t control the power.