500 has more frequent oil changes.
I'm a fan of going by the smell, color and feel of the oil.Not necessarily. Keep in mind the 500 is essentially a race bike, so the specified intervals are geared toward that application. With modern oils, there is no real risk in extending the oil change intervals if you are not racing. I would probably take my 530 EXC out to 3-5K miles IF I actually got to ride it more often. As it is, the only time I get to ride it is when I do a big trip (6-8 days of riding) every year or so. And then I might get to do the occasional afternoon ride. So basically, I am changing my oil once a year just because... I do however pay close attention to the oil level because it does not have a large reservoir like bigger bikes.
I don’t think that’s possible on anything KTM makes.
They should win a lot. I counted nine KTM’s and only two Kawasaki’s. But there smart they know five will Break down.
You are absolutely right for longer road sprints, that said that was the reason I got rid of my 690, I hated it on the road, just didn't fit right. I actually hurt riding it. Raised bars, lower footpegs, and tall seat, nothing worked. Didn't try a small windshield but doubt that would have helped. But I still loved the 690 on dirt roads, was a hoot. I don't want to ride either far on pavement. Why I went to the 800 gs, not near as worthy offroad but I can still get through stuff but so MUCH better on the road, I could travel on it. And sadly, around here I have to ride so much pavement to get to any decent dirt roads. If inArkansas, I'd just go with a 500 and deal with it.
So... Just like most of the newer GS's you also see up for sale?Look on ADV and every 690 or 701 you see come up for sale won’t have 5k miles on them and up for sale.
I generally have a 45mph moving average on a DS ride on my 525 so 15hrs would be 675 miles. I have gone over a thousand, but usually change around that 15hr mark.So a ktm 500 ridden a 100 miles pavement to do 50 miles dirt roads and 100 miles home isn’t the same as a race? Maintenance wise? And how many miles give or take is 15 hours?
And just FYI, I’m 6’ , 235lb, 36” waist..
I meant you need the right tool for the job!And just FYI, I’m 6’ , 235lb, 36” waist.. My buddy ASPR just texted me that “you can’t pull a cattle trailer with a Prius”.
At least JMZ just said I’m fat and need more suspension. Friends!!!
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Put up or shut up !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And just FYI, I’m 6’ , 235lb, 36” waist.. My buddy ASPR just texted me that “you can’t pull a cattle trailer with a Prius”.
At least JMZ just said I’m fat and need more suspension. Friends!!!
At 235 and 36", don't sound fat to me! I take care of that moniker. 6'3" at 260 and 38-40" waist.And just FYI, I’m 6’ , 235lb, 36” waist.. My buddy ASPR just texted me that “you can’t pull a cattle trailer with a Prius”.
At least JMZ just said I’m fat and need more suspension. Friends!!!