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Originally Posted by franque
I'm a mechanic myself, and I gave you my opinion. It really depends on how he wants to ride the bike, but I would expect the wheels to explode in short order if not ridden gently on the UTBDR.
I would think most people that do the TAT who also have factory wheels (on big 4 bikes) are probably not riding them too hard, because those trails are tough on man and machine. I'd look at putting on some DID or Excel rims to replace the factory equipment, regardless, except with the GPX.
I recommended the GPX because it's basically a budget KTM using modern, high quality components, and excepting the air cooled and 2t bikes they have, all of the motors are modern designs, the same cannot be said with a DR or DRZ.
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Appreciate your taking the time to reply, I'll pass on your notes.
On the GPX, you mentioned it's 'basically a budget KTM' - is that a KTM designed engine? I specifically ask because he doesn't like KTM engines (most specifically, working on them.)