What do you think of these bikes ?

Noobman · April 17th, 2015, 08:15 PM

So I'm still on a hunt to find a new bike to replace my ninja.
I've set my sights on "supermoto" type bikes, mainly because of insurance reasons (I can't go over 600cc unless I want to pay two grand a year...), but also, supermotos look awesome.

I've found this ad of a bike being sold in my area. It's a 2003 KTM LC4 640, (rebuilt ?).

Can you guys check it out and give me an opinion ? (as in, is the money worth it, or would you stay away?).

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-sport-bikes/m...ationFlag=true

AND, here is one more that I'm considering:

http://wwwa.autotrader.ca/a/Husqvarn...O&orup=5_15_12

Noobman · April 19th, 2015, 01:09 PM

No one likes my bikes

Snake · April 19th, 2015, 01:18 PM

I was only able to see the second one the Huskavarna Nice bike!

Noobman · April 19th, 2015, 01:25 PM

Thanks Snake !

I JUST changed the first ad (the original one I had up got sold

) so I just put up another bike I would be considering.

ninjamunky85 · April 19th, 2015, 01:47 PM

I wouldn't recommend the Husqvarna. That one is from the BMW days. They are sweet bikes, but getting parts for it in the future will be near impossible.

The KTM's are good but I would try to find something a little newer.

Both bikes are priced too high IMO.

Snake · April 19th, 2015, 02:06 PM

No problem Kolia.

Noobman · April 19th, 2015, 08:04 PM

So I went and saw the Husqavarna today.

It turned out to be ok. Just ok. I mean, it wasn't mint, but it wasn't trash either.

There were some issues, like a bit of a gasket (?) leak on the left side of motor... , left flash bulb on back burned out, and speedo gauge flickering from vibration (but when you push down on it, its good, so loose connection??) lol.

It sounded solid when running and revving up, no rattling, ticking or other red flag noises.

I told him if he could get that leak checked out and get the bike saftied/inspected with paper work, I would buy it off him for 4,400 (dropped from 4,600).

I'm really digging this bike.
Supermotos are so damn rare to find here in Toronto (except for the handful of DRZ400's all selling for 6 grand plus.)

**Side note, he said he "made a mistake" on the ad, and instead of a 2006, the bike is actually a 2007.... yay ?

Jono · April 19th, 2015, 08:29 PM

Just get ready to spend 2 grand a year on maintenance.

That's probably not true but it might be. Idk. Don't have any experience with either bike or their manufacturer.

Finesse · April 19th, 2015, 09:46 PM

I'm not about trying to get KTM or Husqvarna parts or dealing with all that god damn aluminum and mineral oil.

April 17th, 2015, 08:15 PM	#1
Noobman ninjette.org member Name: Kolia Location: GTA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 KTM Duke 690, Owned a 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 80	What do you think of these bikes ? So I'm still on a hunt to find a new bike to replace my ninja. I've set my sights on "supermoto" type bikes, mainly because of insurance reasons (I can't go over 600cc unless I want to pay two grand a year...), but also, supermotos look awesome. I've found this ad of a bike being sold in my area. It's a 2003 KTM LC4 640, (rebuilt ?). Can you guys check it out and give me an opinion ? (as in, is the money worth it, or would you stay away?). http://www.kijiji.ca/v-sport-bikes/m...ationFlag=true AND, here is one more that I'm considering: http://wwwa.autotrader.ca/a/Husqvarn...O&orup=5_15_12 Last futzed with by Noobman; April 19th, 2015 at 01:24 PM. Reason: changed first bike because it got sold!

April 19th, 2015, 01:47 PM	#5
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	I wouldn't recommend the Husqvarna. That one is from the BMW days. They are sweet bikes, but getting parts for it in the future will be near impossible. The KTM's are good but I would try to find something a little newer. Both bikes are priced too high IMO. __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!

April 19th, 2015, 09:46 PM	#9
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	I'm not about trying to get KTM or Husqvarna parts or dealing with all that god damn aluminum and mineral oil. __________________________________________________ Instagram: @katie.baden

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April 19th, 2015, 01:09 PM	#2
Noobman ninjette.org member Name: Kolia Location: GTA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 KTM Duke 690, Owned a 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 80	No one likes my bikes

April 19th, 2015, 01:18 PM	#3
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I was only able to see the second one the Huskavarna Nice bike!

April 19th, 2015, 01:25 PM	#4
Noobman ninjette.org member Name: Kolia Location: GTA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 KTM Duke 690, Owned a 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 80	Thanks Snake ! I JUST changed the first ad (the original one I had up got sold ) so I just put up another bike I would be considering.

April 19th, 2015, 02:06 PM	#6
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	No problem Kolia.

April 19th, 2015, 08:04 PM	#7
Noobman ninjette.org member Name: Kolia Location: GTA Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 KTM Duke 690, Owned a 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 80	So I went and saw the Husqavarna today. It turned out to be ok. Just ok. I mean, it wasn't mint, but it wasn't trash either. There were some issues, like a bit of a gasket (?) leak on the left side of motor... , left flash bulb on back burned out, and speedo gauge flickering from vibration (but when you push down on it, its good, so loose connection??) lol. It sounded solid when running and revving up, no rattling, ticking or other red flag noises. I told him if he could get that leak checked out and get the bike saftied/inspected with paper work, I would buy it off him for 4,400 (dropped from 4,600). I'm really digging this bike. Supermotos are so damn rare to find here in Toronto (except for the handful of DRZ400's all selling for 6 grand plus.) **Side note, he said he "made a mistake" on the ad, and instead of a 2006, the bike is actually a 2007.... yay ?

April 19th, 2015, 08:29 PM	#8
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Just get ready to spend 2 grand a year on maintenance. That's probably not true but it might be. Idk. Don't have any experience with either bike or their manufacturer.