2012 KTM 350 freeride - Page 34

Cruz · 12-11-2012, 06:14 PM

Keep your reviews coming One67.

blakken · 12-12-2012, 12:50 AM

if you buy a freeride it vill feel like the bike has to little power,,,,but it never stop hauling forward.
i like the little ktm,,all in the family can drive it and have fun.

but its not an enduro,,its a good compromise to enduro/trial and its do that perfect.

One67 · 12-12-2012, 07:16 PM

In those conditions ^ I'd be on the snowboard not the Freeride

mwalker · 12-13-2012, 06:52 AM

I talked with the KTM dealer in Evansville In and he said the US would not be getting this bike anytime soon, in 2014 or otherwise. Anybody heard differently? Is there a way to black market one in?

Gryphon12 · 12-13-2012, 10:30 AM

No, there is no way to grey or black-market import a Freeride with current EPA and EU trade rules.

While not all US KTM dealers actually know what KTM HQ (Austria) is thinking and/or planning, I'm not holding my breath - KTM is actually a small manufacturer, their India production by Bajaj notwithstanding. I believe that they are selling every FR that they can make, so we will be waiting a while, until demand is satisfied in other markets.

mwalker · 12-13-2012, 10:34 AM

Does Canada sell em?

jerdog53 · 12-13-2012, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mwalker

Does Canada sell em?

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Originally Posted by Gryphon12

No, there is no way to grey or black-market import a Freeride with current EPA and EU trade rules.

While not all US KTM dealers actually know what KTM HQ (Austria) is thinking and/or planning, I'm not holding my breath - KTM is actually a small manufacturer, their India production by Bajaj notwithstanding. I believe that they are selling every FR that they can make, so we will be waiting a while, until demand is satisfied in other markets.

STANIMAL · 12-13-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mwalker

Does Canada sell em?

Google up a Canadian dealer and ask , cant hurt.

More CowBell · 12-14-2012, 07:58 AM

I asked a dealer in Langstons Motorsport CA. about the chance of the freeride 350 coming to the U.S. and he said no we dont do demo rides, I just droped my head and walked away. Its not my job to train this guy.

MOTO DUDE · 12-14-2012, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by More CowBell

I asked a dealer in Langstons Motorsport CA. about the chance of the freeride 350 coming to the U.S. and he said no we dont do demo rides, I just droped my head and walked away. Its not my job to train this guy.

OneEffinName · 12-14-2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mwalker

Does Canada sell em?

Nope - not yet. Canada gets 'em when the US does. They have them in Mexico though.

BTW - I chatted with my dealer who went to the NA KTM meeting a couple of months back. He specifically asked the NA KTM rep about the freeride FR350. He said they actually have one in the US undergoing DOT approval.

STANIMAL · 12-14-2012, 10:36 AM

I like the concept of this bike , but cant imagine it selling too well for $10k , thats a lot of coin for what is supposed to be an entry level bike .

mwalker · 12-14-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by More CowBell

I asked a dealer in Langstons Motorsport CA. about the chance of the freeride 350 coming to the U.S. and he said no we dont do demo rides, I just droped my head and walked away. Its not my job to train this guy.

DrKayak · 12-14-2012, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by More CowBell

I asked a dealer in Langstons Motorsport CA. about the chance of the freeride 350 coming to the U.S. and he said no we dont do demo rides, I just droped my head and walked away. Its not my job to train this guy.

I got a very similar response from our local KTM dealer. They had no clue there was such a bike made by KTM.

As posted before, Dirt Bike magazine had a 1/2 page on the Free Ride and said "comming soon to the U.S.". I doubt they woudl publish that without a OK from KTM.

One67 · 12-14-2012, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by STANIMAL

I like the concept of this bike , but cant imagine it selling too well for $10k , thats a lot of coin for what is supposed to be an entry level bike .

I'm pretty sure you've confused "easy to ride" with "entry level".

CRF230's are entry level- steel frame, air cooled 2 valve engines, basic suspension, great for beginers and people who arn't sure if they want to get into dirt bikes or not.

Freeride's are easy to ride because they're designed to be that way- composite Cro-Mo,alloy frame
billet hubs, latest tech.engine tuned for torque, WP suspension.
For people who arn't professional enduro riders but still want a high level bike.
None of this is cheap or comes cheap.

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12-12-2012, 12:50 AM	#497
blakken dirt napper Joined: Apr 2012 Location: north sweden Oddometer: 33	freeride in the snow if you buy a freeride it vill feel like the bike has to little power,,,,but it never stop hauling forward. i like the little ktm,,all in the family can drive it and have fun. but its not an enduro,,its a good compromise to enduro/trial and its do that perfect. __________________ http://alvsbygrusspratters.blogspot.se/ 2013 350 freeride 2011 990 adv r 2011 690 enduro r 2010 990 adv abs

12-13-2012, 10:30 AM	#500
Gryphon12 Studly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Carnation, WA USA Oddometer: 687	No, there is no way to grey or black-market import a Freeride with current EPA and EU trade rules. While not all US KTM dealers actually know what KTM HQ (Austria) is thinking and/or planning, I'm not holding my breath - KTM is actually a small manufacturer, their India production by Bajaj notwithstanding. I believe that they are selling every FR that they can make, so we will be waiting a while, until demand is satisfied in other markets. __________________ 1990 Honda NT-650 Hawk-GT Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead

12-14-2012, 07:58 AM	#504
More CowBell gotahave moreCowbell Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Sun City Ca. Oddometer: 211	FreeRide 350 I asked a dealer in Langstons Motorsport CA. about the chance of the freeride 350 coming to the U.S. and he said no we dont do demo rides, I just droped my head and walked away. Its not my job to train this guy. __________________ 13 KTM 350EXC, uncorked, race bike with a plate 08 Yamaha WR250R, adventure/Commuter 05 Montesa 4RT, everyone should have a trials bike

12-14-2012, 10:36 AM	#507
STANIMAL SUPPORT THE SECOND Joined: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Oddometer: 1,674	I like the concept of this bike , but cant imagine it selling too well for $10k , thats a lot of coin for what is supposed to be an entry level bike . __________________ If it don't have tits, spark plugs or gun powder, it don't interest me. ---Moose Dog If you don't organize your tools, you're a terrible person.---Aghartha You twatwaffles who enjoy fucking duffelbags full of deer antlers, simply stay out of the thread. ---Hardware02

12-12-2012, 07:16 PM	#498
One67 Adventurer Joined: Apr 2012 Location: Manly West, Brisbane Oddometer: 95	In those conditions ^ I'd be on the snowboard not the Freeride

12-13-2012, 06:52 AM	#499
mwalker mike Joined: Aug 2009 Location: western kentucky Oddometer: 75	I talked with the KTM dealer in Evansville In and he said the US would not be getting this bike anytime soon, in 2014 or otherwise. Anybody heard differently? Is there a way to black market one in?

12-13-2012, 10:34 AM	#501
mwalker mike Joined: Aug 2009 Location: western kentucky Oddometer: 75	Does Canada sell em?

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