Very fast motor; top-drawer
all-round package
Weak lower-midrange; can
flame-out occasionally
a good variety of riders.
As I said at the start, this is KTM’s best-
selling model and the updates for 2019
make it a refined, improved and updated
continuation of rather good previous models,
with much the same feel and dynamics. The
engine is very fast at high rpm but lacking a
little punch low down, which might actually
be a godsend for less experienced riders.
The chassis is excellent for open cross-
country attack and the suspension, brakes,
clutch, gearbox, ergonomics and finish are at
least as good as the best competition. This is
a bike you can buy with confidence.
KIWI RIDER 45