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So I couldn't help myself, unpacked some of my gear from the move a couple months ago, and try this thing out. Just rode another 8 miles and have a better opinion of the bike.
Its a torque monster for sure, I was able to crawl up some hills to test it out..it effortlessly lugs at very low rpm. There is no need to gear it down, unlike my bikes of the past.
Its not a fast bike, the power is much tamer than I was expecting. Although from what Dave was saying, it is very easy to wake them up. That being said, its still more power than I need.
One thing that stood out, was how stable it is over rocks/roots/inclines. I'm guessing the soft suspension has a lot to do with it, but it still feels much more stable than I recall my XCW200 being.
Fit/finish seems on par with other Euro brands, nothing really sticks out. One thing I really liked about my last KTM (450sx) was the graphics molded into the plastics..wish this bike had that.
If I had a complaint, the exhaust gasket where the front pipe meets the silencer is already spewing black goop. Guessing some safty wire to act as a clamp will help that.
Pretty excited about this bike and it sure felt nice to be on 2 wheels again.
One more complaint, my gear doesn't match! I know I'm not going to be fast, so I at least have to look good trying! Time to go gear shopping..haha