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Is the K5 outdated?

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Johnniespeed:
It just doesnt matter if it is outdated. I'm going to keep mine, I know the seat, rear fender and steel frame make it look old school , but those who get roosted by the mighty 500 never mention the old school style.
 If I want a bike with current style, every motorcycle shop around has dozens for sale. But none has any KX500's for sale.

beastrider500:
If you set up the suspension right you can mx all day with the best of them. With proper gearing and the power available you rarely have to shift. The big bore power is great for tracks with lots of elevation changes. I think there is still a place for the KX5 on the motocross track, and talk about holeshots!

Spider:
It's only outdated if you think it is.

Believe
Dale

afritts4u:
This is a fun subject. Yea, the tracks I have ridden on Lake Ellsinore, Glen Helen, Hangtown are all fun on the K5. Their is nothing better than getting a hole shot from a guy that spend $10,000, for his new bike. And all while being green sticker legal! I work for Primedia "Hot Bike Magazine"  but have had the chance to speak to Jimmy Luis Baja 1000 winner, Dakar Rider, and editor of Dirt Rider. He for the most part is in unison with us that the K5 one of the most versatile bikes available.

Timbowe:
"VERSATILE" is the key word here. The kx5 is the super all rounder. No manufacturers are producing a bike with all the capabilities that the KX500 has had for 20 years!

      My weapon of choice!

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