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KTM 125 EXC
In the previous test carried out in the Suzuki RM 125E, we said that we did not understand the tendency of many users to buy bikes with a lot of power and displacement. After testing the 125 EXC yet we are more convinced of what we discussed in that test, due to the pleasant surprise that this bike has given us.
Most of us end up being faster and safer driving with a bike whose power we are really able to control and fun factor … or talk. We doubt that there is something more fun and exciting to drive to fund a 125 …
As a curious note, we have been struck by the design of brake lever. Just playing, I notice that is different from previous years, and allows less force to press. It has very good touch, and even past the hour, still using one finger. I compare it with the handle of a previous model and discover the secret: the shape is the same but the height profile of the handle is 3 mm lower from the first bend to the ball.
To check if these 3 mm can really change the behavior of the brake, grabbed a handle and the old router with a grinding machine, the hill on a motorbike, 2008 … the feeling was the same as in our test bike. The curious and have something to entertain this weekend.
KTM unveils “Free ride” Electric
After a quick teaser last week, KTM us her two small bikes zero CO2 emissions. As promised at the Tokyo Motor Show 2010, the Austrian firm declines in Enduro and Supermoto. These “Freeride” are the first of its kind from a major manufacturer.
The Austrians announce a small machine of 90 kg with the performance of a heat engine 125 cm3 2-stroke. Powered by lithium-ion battery, it would show a top speed of 70 km / h. Autonomy would mean an hour for a cooldown of 90 minutes.
Supermoto version should be approved for all roads. KTM talk of a delivery for spring 2011. It will probably take a bit less than 10.000 € for electric drive.