GHOSTMAN
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posted October 21, 2008 10:31 AM
KTM RC8 . . . . .
Pretty quiet in the KTM forum.
Just wondering if anybody's found out about availability and pricing.
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dragon rider
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posted October 21, 2008 12:42 PM
When I started shopping for a new bike I started writing to any dealer that dealt with KTM and not one wrote back. So I bought another 10r. If thats the interest in selling a KTM then I am not going to keep after them and I would prefer going to a dealer thats wants my business. Dont need the best deals, I like service. Sucks to be them.
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hardatit
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posted October 21, 2008 04:35 PM
I read in 2wheel mag that they are priced at about 19,000. Too pricing for me I stick with the 14.
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GHOSTMAN
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posted October 21, 2008 05:51 PM
Damn!!!!
Oh well. . . . . .
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obba
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posted October 22, 2008 12:39 AM
I think (from memory), that KTM were first approached by the British guys, Ewan McGregor and Charle Boorman who were planning and did the Long Way Round series.
They enentually did the Long Way Down - on BMW's.
KTM said thanks, but no thanks. BMW came up to the plate and it showed that BMW (besides some frame welding that needed doing up in the rear end), did have great bikes for that sort of endurance trip.
Maybe KTM know something we don't?
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Jus Cruisin
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posted October 22, 2008 03:15 AM
The biggest issue with KTM in Florida......no dealers to speak of. Which means a pain to have serviced/warranty/etc.
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reggiegroober
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posted October 22, 2008 03:36 AM
quote:
I think (from memory), that KTM were first approached by the British guys, Ewan McGregor and Charle Boorman who were planning and did the Long Way Round series.
They enentually did the Long Way Down - on BMW's.
KTM said thanks, but no thanks. BMW came up to the plate and it showed that BMW (besides some frame welding that needed doing up in the rear end), did have great bikes for that sort of endurance trip.
Maybe KTM know something we don't?
True, but they told them that KTM didn't want to be involved in something that was highly likely to fail, they also did it at the last minute, only a few weeks before the kick off of the trip. Can't help wondering how much business was lost as a result of this and how much BMW gained on the flip side
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countersteer
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posted October 22, 2008 03:39 AM
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BMW came up to the plate and it showed that BMW (besides some frame welding that needed doing up in the rear end), did have great bikes for that sort of endurance trip
yeah, its not like welding the frame is a big deal or anything
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GHOSTMAN
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posted October 22, 2008 04:34 AM
Uh OH . . . . .
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SteveWFL
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posted October 22, 2008 05:04 AM
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The biggest issue with KTM in Florida......no dealers to speak of. Which means a pain to have serviced/warranty/etc.
There are many KTM dealer's in Florida that sell the bikes new and have authorized factory warranty shops.
Here is the local one for Tampa if you would like a price for a bike or quote on work:
Cahills of North Tampa Inc.
8920 N Armenia Avenue Tampa, FL 33604
Phone  813)933-3528
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kawabonzai
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posted October 22, 2008 07:16 AM
 Edited By: kawabonzai on 22 Oct 2008 15:17
The dealer that I buy my Kawi's from sells KTM. They had one on the floor and it looked really goofy in person. the tank is plastic and some parts of the bike are glossy, some are dull. (paint)
They sold theirs for 22k. Some links on our local site ... Tucson Sport Rider ...
http://www.tucsonsportriders.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=236
http://www.tucsonsportriders.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=245
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Bently
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posted October 22, 2008 08:31 AM
nice bike, to much money!
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