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KTM • • • WORl.D Cl.ASS MACHINES FOR CHAMPION RIDERS WHITE POWER SUSPENSION KTM offers the only integrally designed suspension system by White Power. White Power 4054 "Upside Down" forks and "Super Adjuster" shock with adjustable compression and rebound damping. New improved valving. White Power is speed and position sensitive for a plush ride without any harshness. AND MORE REFINEMENTS FOR '87 * NEW FRAMES Redesigned for better ergonomics. Lower center of gravity. Lower seat height. Narrower. New quicker steering without sacrificing high speed stability. * NEW RADIATORS Made narrower and beller mounted with reinforced rubber and plastic rock protectors. * * NEW SEAT Dual-stage seat designed to let you sit lower with a more forgiving ride. NEW ALUMINUM BARS Strong yet light with less vibration to reduce hand and arm fatigue. * * WATER COOLED All KTM engines feature water cooling for uninterrupted power. Nikasil8 cylinder of fused nickel, silicon and carbide for a light. abrasion resistant cylinder. Forged piston, reed induction. Highest quality bearings and gears throughout. Meticulously built to the highest standards. NEW AIR BOX Larger volume with side and rear intakes for ef- NEW TANKS Feature a super low center of gravity. Enduro ficient breathing optimum air velocity intake. tanks have extra capacity and new radiator protection. AND KTM'S COMMITMENT TO YOU POWER VALVE A brand new feature found on the 125 and 250 machines. The Power Valve. a Power Exhaust Port (PEP) valve, moves in response to the engines RPM's to broaden the power range and increase the horsepower. The Power Valve lever is uncomplicated and designed for ease of maintenance. Along with the world's finest engineered and built machine, we totally back it up. FOUR-PISTON BRAKES New brakes are found on the KTM featuring four-piston calipers. Fully floating front and rear. New larger and longer lasting brake pads for improved heal and fade resistance. More powerful and reliable than ever. DIGITAL CONTROL All KTM's feature solid state COl Ignitions. The 250's have KTM Digital Control ignitions that feature programmed advances for optimum performance at all RPM ranges. 80 and 125 machines feature the new Motoplat with electronic advance modulo The 350 and 500 have the Motoplat COl ignition. IMPROVED CLUTCH Refined to offer you better clutch response with new organic discs. The lever aclion has also been improved for a lighter easier pull. A knowledgeable and competent dealer network . the KTM Motorcycle Warranty . Large and efficient parts supply . Service Manuals . Special tools KTM quality accessories . Owners newsletter . and the association that goes with belonging to an elite group of KTM owners the world over. Look into owning and riding a KTM. Your KTM dealer will show you what a winning pleasure owning a KTM can be. TECHNICAl. DATA 80 MOTOCROSS I 125 MOTOCROSS I Engine Type: Cylinder: 250 MOTOCROSS I I 250 ENDURO 350 ENDURO I 500 MOTOCROSS Water Cooled Single Cylinder Two-Stroke Nikasit e , Reed Ind. Nikasill!!l with Reed Induction and Power Valve Nikasilt!l with Reed Induction Bore/Stroke: 48 x 45.8mm 54.25 x 54mm 67.5 x 69mm 67.5 x 69mm 75 x 78mm 89 x 78mm Displacement: 82.9oc 1240c 247cc 247cc 344cc 485cc Horsepower: 24 HP @ 12.000 35 HP@9800 48.2 HP @ 8050 48.2 HP @ 8050 N/A 62 HP@8050 Transmission: &-speed &-speed 5-speed 5-speed 5-speed 5-speed Gear Ratios: 1-13:37,2-16:34, 3-13:31,4-21:30, 5-23:28, &-24:26, 1-13:32.2-15:30. 3-17:28,4-18:25. 5-21:25, &-20:21. 1-14:28, 2-16:26. 3-18:24. 4-20:22 5-22:21. 1-13:31,2-16:28, 3-17:24. 4-20:22, 5-26:22. 1-14:35.2-16:24, 3-18:21,4-20:19, 5-27:21, 1-14:35, 2-16:24, 3-18:21,4-20:19, 5-27:21. Primary Drive: 23n5 20/61 27nl 27nl 29/76 29/76 Final Drive: 14/52 (428) 13/52 (520) 13/52 (520) 14/50 (520 "0" Ring) 14/48 (520 "0" Ring) 14/50 (520) Tank Capacity: 1.3 gal. 2.1 gal. 2.3 gal. 3.7 gal. 3.7 gal. 2.3 gal. Carbo 28mm Dell'Orto 35mm Dell'Orto 38mm Dell'Orto 38mm DeIl'Orto 38mm Bing 38mm Bing Ignition: Motoplat COl Motoplat COl Digital Control Digital Control Motoplat COl Motoplal COl Frame Chromium Molybdenum steel tubular frame with redesigned geometry Forks: White power White power 4054 White power 4054 White power 4054 White power 4054 White power 4054 Fork Travel: 240rnm (9.4 in.) 290mm (11.4 in.) 310mm (12.2 in.) 310rnm (12.2 in.) 310mm (12.2 in.) 310rnm (12.2 in.) Rake Angle: 27 Degrees 27 Degrees 27 Degrees 27 Degrees 27 Degrees 27 Degrees Front Brake: 200rnm Disc 240mm Disc 240mm Disc 240mm Disc 240mm Disc 240mm Disc Front Tire: 2.75 x 17 Pirelli 90/90 x 21 Metzeler 90/90 x 21 Dunlop 3.00 x 21 Metzeler 3.00 x 21 Metzeler 90/90 x 21 Dunlop Rear Suspension White Power White Power White Power White Power White Power White Power Wheel Travel: 280mm (11 in) 320mm (12.5 in.) 320mm (12.5 in.) 320rnm (12.5 in.) 320mm (12.5 in.) 320mm (12.5 in.) Rear Brake: l00mm Drum 200mm Disc 200mm Disc 200mm Disc 200mm Disc 200mm Disc Rear Tire: 4.10 x 14 Pirelti 110/90 x 18 Metzeler 120/90 x 18 Dunlop 4.50 x 18 Metzeler 4.50 x 18 Metzeler 130/90 x 18 Dunlop seat Height: 840rnm (33.1 in.) 950mm (37.4 in.) 960mm (37.7 in.) 960mm (37.7 in.) 930mm (36.6 in.) 960rnm (37.7 in.) Wheelbase: 1240mm (48.8 in.) 1440mm (56.6 in.) 1470mm (57.8 in.) 1485mm (58.4 in.) 1500mm (59 in.) 1500mm (59 in.) Ground Clearance: 350mm (13.7 in.) 380mm (14.9 in.) 385mm (15.1 in.) 385mm (15.1 in.) 385mm (15.1 in.) 385mm (15.1 in.) Dry Weight: 59.8 KG. (132Ibs.) 87.9 KG. (194 Ibs.) 96.1 KG. (212Ibs.) 96.1 (212Ibs.) 102.9 KG. (227Ibs.) 100.6 KG. (222 Ibs.) Specification subject 10 change wi/houl notice. KTM AMERICA, INC. I I Eastern Offices 1906 Broadway Lorain, Ohio 44052 Western Offices 435 West Bradley EI Cajon, CA 92020 SEE YOUR KIM DEALER