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KX500...anything close?
gowen:
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I think the everybody has answered pretty d**n efficiently. In short, no, nothing is like or will ever be like the KX500.
As far as boots go: I use AXO RC-5. Very nice, removable foot thingy. :-) Will not ride without them. I usally end up buying like 2 per year, I kill those things. And, I used Alpinestars for a few years before and found that the quality is just the same for $320 when I can get the AXO for usally around $220.
mikesmith:
OK,no I dont think in a short drag race any thing is faster or accelerates as fast.But as far as top speed heres some averages in a test a few years ago..Husaberg 650-103.6mph...KX500-107.6mph...KTM 540(big bore kit,other bikes had mods to)-109.1mph...Honda XR650-112.0mph.These were averages,on one run the XR got 122.0mph!This was on a dry lake bed and wind was a facter,but theser were the results they had.But for brute acceleration Id say the KX is KING!
Paul:
The problem with that test you're quoting - I read it also - is that the modded bikes have had fenders cut down, shrouds removed etc... Top speed there is no replacement for displacement ;) HOWEVER... I a real world race situation there are turns and the XR doesn't turn very well. I think the KX500 is in a class all by itself. :lol:
mikesmith:
Yes it is!
ajt:
Don't forget the KTM 380, it will definately give the KX a run for its $$$$$$$ up to 80mph. It does not compare though if you are looking for torque. I had one with lots of motor mods that would beat 500's in a drag race, but it never had the mile wide power band that the big 500 has. It felt like ridding a 125 on steroids, quick revving with a narrow powerband.
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