Texas Pete:
Looks like my numbers were off on the KPX, I started filling out the form and saw that shipping would be calculated in a later step and did not realize it was free. Price listed at Venom is $2,899.99 (with free shipping) so that does close the gap a bit, but even so, since I plan to purchase 2.. budget wise I just can't move up to that price range even though I'd like to. I don't see the Templar listed on the Venom site.
Also thanks for the explanation of how the efi on these bikes work, it makes me feel better about not having it, especially considering that i'll probably jump on the "upgrade to Nibbi PWK30" carb bandwagon.
Thumper:
I'm leaning toward the Templar X over the M for the adjustable forks and shocks. The 6th gear also weighs in for my kids to have room to 'grow' with it.
Hunnicutt/Sport Rider
I'm currently offering the deal at powersportsmax.com, but if I need to check out other dealers i'm more than willing, they just have one of the better prices i've found on the Templar X currently $1749.95 (although with the addition of $300 for shipping on top of that)
https://www.powersportsmax.com/produ...ducts_id/23812
I've checkout out amazon ($1949 & $400 shipping) & walmart ($1998 & then tax, but free shipping),
https://xprousa.com/ has it for 2,171.00 and with free shipping.
I'm not really finding the Templar X many other places. I had been looking at options at txpowersports.com, but they don't have the Templar, and I'm not sure what the RPS equivalent would be, so I haven't really looked at that option. Also, i'm now afraid to browse dealers in Texas in case they might be a Manny dealer. :-)
I like that venommotorsportsusa.com has been recommended here, but it appears that do not carry the Templar, but rather the pricier/better KPX.