Learning to ride my KTM 450 EXC

[dreyd2]

I recently traded my Ducati 999 for a 2010 KTM 450 EXC Champions Edition because I wanted a bike that works in the woods and on the street. This is my first time ever riding off road and I am realizing how different the dirt is compared to the pavement. The bike has plenty of power and I plan to get a set of supermoto wheels so I can swap them out for road use. It feels light and fast but I have a lot to learn about handling a bike in the trails. I hope I can keep my license once I get this thing on the asphalt.

 

[blinkblink]

What tires are you running for a 50/50 mix of dirt and street?

 

[bigbrain$]

I recently traded my Ducati 999 for a 2010 KTM 450 EXC Champions Edition because I wanted a bike that works in the woods and on the street. This is my first time ever riding off road and I am realizing how different the dirt is compared to the pavement. The bike has plenty of power and I plan to get a set of supermoto wheels so I can swap them out for road use. It feels light and fast but I have a lot to learn about handling a bike in the trails. I hope I can keep my license once I get this thing on the asphalt.

Check your sag and suspension settings since dirt bikes feel much softer than sportbikes.

 

[n0tlike0therdrivers]

Do you plan on re-gearing the bike when you switch to the smaller supermoto wheels?

 

[Alan]

Good luck and enjoy the ride!

 

[gabbyj2012]

I recently traded my Ducati 999 for a 2010 KTM 450 EXC Champions Edition because I wanted a bike that works in the woods and on the street. This is my first time ever riding off road and I am realizing how different the dirt is compared to the pavement. The bike has plenty of power and I plan to get a set of supermoto wheels so I can swap them out for road use. It feels light and fast but I have a lot to learn about handling a bike in the trails. I hope I can keep my license once I get this thing on the asphalt.

Buy a dedicated set of handguards to protect your levers when you drop the bike in the woods.

 

[dreyd2]

Thanks guys! I am planning on re-gearing my bike. In the meantime, I am enjoying the ride.