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·~ 00 ~ Q.) ..0 o ... u o The KTM350 Enduro replaces last year's 500 for 1987. Both the Enduro 250 and 350 have new gas tanks that hold 3.7 gallons. New bikes 1987·KTM Motocross and Enduro lineup By Kit Palmer KTM Austria is offering a scaled down lineup of off-road motorcycles for 1987, which -includes four motocross and only two enduro models. KTM is no longer referring to the enduro and motocross models . d d as MX C s (en uro) an MXs (motocross) instead using easier-to-remem her Motocross and . . Enduro deslgnatlOns. Highlighting KTM's fleet of 1987 motocrossers is the new 250 Motocross that now has a new power-valve system called the Power Exhaust Port (PEP), which is also found on the 125. TheIiq~id-cooled, 2~7cc motor h~s a NLI(~siJ-co~ted cylInder bore with reed mductlon (as do the 125 and 500) and KTM claims the motor produce~ 48.2 horsepower at 8050 rpm. The exhaust pipes on all the Major porting changes are new in the KTM500 Motocross. KTM claims the 500cc Motocross produces 62 horsepower at 8050 rpm. 28 Both the 125 (shown) and 250Cc motocrossers now comes with a powervalve system called the Power Exhaust Port (PEP). Motocross models are new and routed differently to increase ground clearance. Other motor changes to the 250 and 125 include a redesigned clutch (or a lighter pull and smoother action, a new shifter mechanism for more position shifting, and a new enhanced microprocessor in the Digital Control Ignition system (2500nly) to help improve starting and increase horsepower. The 500 come stock with a Type 55 Bing carburetor, while the res-t of the KTMs have Dell 'Ortos. KTM claims the 500 produces 62 horsepower at 8050 rpm, and the 12535 horsepower at 9800 rpm. The 250 weighs in at a claimed 212 dry pounds. The 5OO(222Ibs.) has porting changes, which now includes a threePOrt exhaust design. The 125 ha a new Motoplat Programmed Advanced ignition, and overall dry weight is 194 pounds. Chassis changes to the 125, 250 and 500cc Motocross models include beefed up disc bralces, which now have four-piston calipers front and rear. Suspension is still handled by White Power but with valvingchanges to the shocks and 4054 upside-down forks. All the motocrossers have softer seats, larger airboxes and aluminum handlebars. The 125 has a slightly di££erent frame geometry for quicker steering and a lower seat height. The KTM 80 has a larger 82.9cc motor. new carburenon and is claimed to churn out 24 horsepower at 12,000 rpm. It toohasa Nikasil-coatedcylinder. The frame is designed slightly larger to improve feel for taller riders, and the swingarm is longer for added straight-line stability. KTM is offering just two Enduro models for 1987 - a 250 and a 350. Dropped from the lineup are the 125 and 500 models. The 250 and 350 Enduros hare many of the MXers; features, such as front and rear disc brakes (four-piston calipers), high ground clearance exhaust pipes, redesigned frames for a lower seat height and softer seats. Lighting kits and a-ring chains are standard. Both bikes feature all-new gas tanks that hold 3.7 gallons, with the radiator shrouds incorporated into the gas tank as a one-piece unit. Both the bikes have liquid-cooled, reed induction motors with Nikasil cy linders; on Iy the 250 has the Power Exhaust Port and the Digital Control Ignition Systems, and both have fivespeed transmissions. The 250's claimed dry weight is 212 pounds, and the 350 weighs 227 pounds. • The 250cc Motocross has a modified Digital Control Ignition system and. like all the new KTMs, has a Nikasil cylinder bore.