Jason and I took a little trip to the KTM Dealer in Springfield, Or yesterday.
http://grayareaktm.com/
Super nice guys.
They let us take a few measurements and throw a bath scale under some wheels.
What we found had some surprises for us.
These are all 2017 models.
Remember, these were done with a bath scale so if yours weighs a bit more or less don't whine
Also, these are in lbs
125 SX 17 Front 88.2 Rear 89.0 49.77% on the front.
250 SX 17 Front 90.8 Rear 93.4 49.29% on the front
250 SX-F 17 Front 104.4 Rear 93.4 52.78% on the front
450 SX-F 17 Front 107.4 Rear 93.4 53.48% on the front
KX500 01 Front 116.4 Rear 125.4 48.13% on the front
KX500 94 Front 92.4 Rear 127.4 42.03% on the front
kX450F 10 Front 128.6 Rear 127.6 50.2% on the front
KX250 99 with KX500 engine Front 117 Rear 102 53.42% on the front
A full tank of gas will add about 16lb on a KX500.
I need to get a KX500 completely stock and empty the fuel to see where it is at.
Also, I don't know if the KTM's had rad fluid in them..
Additionally, 1 liter of oil weighs about 2 lb and I don't know if they had any oil in them.
My point in this was to see the difference in weight transfer from front to rear.
Which will give me a idea of where the KTX should come in.
If bikes are for kids I'll never grow up.
