Planet Minis

trackstar · 09-14-2009, 08:52 PM

Lookin at picking this one up for my son. He raced the National on his Pitster X2 and got 4th...time to step up the game.

Good, bad and the ugly on KTM's please.

Motor is done and fresh, suspension is worked by RaceTech

Getting a good price.

Luckystar64 · 09-15-2009, 05:56 AM

IMO-- the KTM65 has the best motor of all for road racing. (Besides the Derbi motor that's in my Metrakit). Another good thing about it is that it can be run in a 50cc configuration that will spank the crap out of the 50cc competition. I was half thinking about running that setup in my bike. It would be very easy to get it into the Metrakit chassis. I say go for it. --L*64

chasetheface123 · 09-15-2009, 05:58 AM

Ktm 65's Are Dominate. Period.

stlawingjr · 10-17-2009, 09:49 PM

I just picked up a KTM65SX as well. Bike was setup, built tuff, etc... for moto- therefore starting from scratch to build motard.

The suspension was "worked" for a 90lb rider, although I am more like 180. As soon as i can get some 12" rubber on bike will address suspension. Plan to remove bars, add clip ons, and drop tubes in front.

For now, I am most interested in wheels/brakes.

Currently there are stock calipers and wave rotors (unknown type). Are these brakes sufficient for street race? I was thinking of upgrade to a galfer rotor/pad setup if needed. or do I need BIGGER?

That said, I am considering both a complete wheel set and/or simply using the stock rotors that are in the moto 12"/14" wheels. Which is best- having a duplicate set of "bolt on" wheels/brakes/sprockets or using the stock hubs, buying rims/spokes/tubes/tires and knowing my brakes/sprockets will fit? Reason I am concerned is that moving to a complete wheel "kit" on KTM may cause brake/sprocket fitment issues? Has anyone done this and have notes/parts?

I have also heard of swingarm clearance issues on the KTM65? Will 12" wheels and Dunlop TT92 fit?

Long story short, I am rookie racer (not even yet) but want the dope setup. How much attention do I NEED to pay to reworked suspension, wheel fitment, gearing, etc...

Any gearing ideas for KTM65? that is next after i figure the wheels out.

ttrfiddy-racer · 10-17-2009, 10:34 PM

idk much about road racing but i raced hare scrambles...i had the kx and ridin through trails i KNOW it didnt lack on low end, but when i raced my dad (rm 250) in the feild it had no probmlem keeping up...till it came to the 200 yard point these bikes haul A$$ adn cant go wrong

Wandell · 10-18-2009, 12:44 PM

I've heard there have been a lot of problems with the new redesigned 09's but I've never read anything bad about the 08 and older bikes.

monaghan · 10-18-2009, 12:59 PM

imo, i would stay away from the ktm bikes, especially the mini ones. they are nothing but problems... well my experiences with them

conant19 · 10-18-2009, 02:30 PM

i used to ride a 65 it was older sx model and loved it other than the fact there costly to work on is the only down fall

ttrfiddy-racer · 10-18-2009, 07:03 PM

they are all the same motor designs!!! 65cc maybe some different framework, like the kawasaki's are wider...same speed though, so go witht he cheapest u can find in PERFECT condition

09-14-2009, 08:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
trackstar 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Roy Utah Posts: 372 My Mood:	Ktm65 Lookin at picking this one up for my son. He raced the National on his Pitster X2 and got 4th...time to step up the game. Good, bad and the ugly on KTM's please. Motor is done and fresh, suspension is worked by RaceTech Getting a good price.

09-15-2009, 05:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Luckystar64 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 1,494	Re: Ktm65 IMO-- the KTM65 has the best motor of all for road racing. (Besides the Derbi motor that's in my Metrakit). Another good thing about it is that it can be run in a 50cc configuration that will spank the crap out of the 50cc competition. I was half thinking about running that setup in my bike. It would be very easy to get it into the Metrakit chassis. I say go for it. --L*64

09-15-2009, 05:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
chasetheface123 Chuck Norris for president! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boyne City Michigan Posts: 4,817 My Mood:	Re: Ktm65 Ktm 65's Are Dominate. Period.

10-17-2009, 09:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
stlawingjr PM Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	Re: Ktm65 I just picked up a KTM65SX as well. Bike was setup, built tuff, etc... for moto- therefore starting from scratch to build motard. The suspension was "worked" for a 90lb rider, although I am more like 180. As soon as i can get some 12" rubber on bike will address suspension. Plan to remove bars, add clip ons, and drop tubes in front. For now, I am most interested in wheels/brakes. Currently there are stock calipers and wave rotors (unknown type). Are these brakes sufficient for street race? I was thinking of upgrade to a galfer rotor/pad setup if needed. or do I need BIGGER? That said, I am considering both a complete wheel set and/or simply using the stock rotors that are in the moto 12"/14" wheels. Which is best- having a duplicate set of "bolt on" wheels/brakes/sprockets or using the stock hubs, buying rims/spokes/tubes/tires and knowing my brakes/sprockets will fit? Reason I am concerned is that moving to a complete wheel "kit" on KTM may cause brake/sprocket fitment issues? Has anyone done this and have notes/parts? I have also heard of swingarm clearance issues on the KTM65? Will 12" wheels and Dunlop TT92 fit? Long story short, I am rookie racer (not even yet) but want the dope setup. How much attention do I NEED to pay to reworked suspension, wheel fitment, gearing, etc... Any gearing ideas for KTM65? that is next after i figure the wheels out.

10-17-2009, 10:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
ttrfiddy-racer PM Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: kentucky Posts: 38 My Mood:	Re: Ktm65 idk much about road racing but i raced hare scrambles...i had the kx and ridin through trails i KNOW it didnt lack on low end, but when i raced my dad (rm 250) in the feild it had no probmlem keeping up...till it came to the 200 yard point these bikes haul A$$ adn cant go wrong

10-18-2009, 12:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Wandell 3rd Gear Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cairo, Georgia Posts: 1,467	Re: Ktm65 I've heard there have been a lot of problems with the new redesigned 09's but I've never read anything bad about the 08 and older bikes.

10-18-2009, 12:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
monaghan 2nd Gear Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 967 My Mood:	Re: Ktm65 imo, i would stay away from the ktm bikes, especially the mini ones. they are nothing but problems... well my experiences with them

10-18-2009, 02:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
conant19 1st Gear Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mtv Posts: 171 My Mood:	Re: Ktm65 i used to ride a 65 it was older sx model and loved it other than the fact there costly to work on is the only down fall

10-18-2009, 07:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
ttrfiddy-racer PM Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: kentucky Posts: 38 My Mood:	Re: Ktm65 they are all the same motor designs!!! 65cc maybe some different framework, like the kawasaki's are wider...same speed though, so go witht he cheapest u can find in PERFECT condition

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