Turn your KTM950 into AWD in 3,4,5,??? easy steps

Jealous of you guys getting a chance to ride the 2wd beast and way to throw that super enduro around.

A little front wheel Roost action.

Very nice pics CJ. They look advertisement quality - any announcements coming up re the 2WD???

Hijack - I know u did a better basket but have u considered a booster? The OEM part is sub par for a bike this size compared to the LC4 part and the rallye

I've been working on finishing some stuff for it's little cousin.

Larger 4 gallon tank for AWD 450 DS




Working on these little bikes is Odd. I'm use to my big KTM, Seem so roomy. 450s sure are a tight fit.


More info on this bike build here : http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=20005979&postcount=161

And here : http://www.advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=20006131&postcount=162

Nice. Very nice. I was just reading about the christini 450 in a mag over here. Very positive write up

Had some dyno time with the 450 DS last weekend. 44 HP. (FCR carb and pipe)

One of the Honda 450R we had run was about 50 HP, not so far off considering this is a 450 X based engine with smaller valves and lower compression for longer life.


Anyone want to test out the AWD 950 or AWD 450 this Sat?

8-Noon Nov 10, We have a few time slots left. Email me if interested.

We're working testing setup while it's warm before we set it up for the ICE this winter.

AWD 950 Demo ride-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0h_-Q9F_EXY

Duh, yeah....

but yer soooo faaaar awaaaaay

Maybe in Sept at the KTM National in Steamboat Springs, CO.


One more fun video before I get back in the shop.
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=3330300297126

Hey CJ.

It's great to see the work you are doing.
Keep doing cool stuff.

See you next season...

Q~

I wonder how difficult stuffing a KTM 690 engine into the 450 DS would be. If it would fit would it be easier to do than modifying the 690 to have AWD? Seems like the steering head and gearbox was a huge job on the 950. But then to fit the 690 in the DS chassis would probably require gearbox modification anyway. Its kind of hard sitting here with neither bike for reference. Its all just speculation... I should probably just get a 450 DS and farkle it out.

I feel sticking with the 690 frame and configuration would be easier than doing an engine swap and then an AWD add on.

You have to remember, this was the First AWD kit I added to a bike. Once I had the fixtures and jigs and new parts designed and made it went smooth. Just would need to figure it out for a new bike.

Testing tank size...

14.3 gal!

When will these be on sale?

Special order only. $$$$. Email me if serious.

If I buy a set do I get a discount on the front wheel drive?

14.3 gal per side? :eek1

28.6 gal onboard, 1000 miles nonstop!

(oh wait, maybe that's with balance tube between tanks...??)

I took a harder look at the frames of both and came to the same conclusion. It would be a shame not to use that nice chromoly trellis beauty anyways.

Have you ever thought about taking on an intern?

Sure, Email or call me. We'll talk.

I just found this thread today. It's a real bummer since I was only an hour or two away from Mukwonago on the 10th. Amazing work on this build.

Have you ever taken the rear wheel drive chain off just to see what a front wheel drive bike feels like?