KTM LC4 640 opinions? - SV650.org

rapidgaz · 15-12-13, 08:44 PM

Hi folks. Any 1 have experience with these. Thinking of getting 1 as a second bike.

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sniff · 16-12-13, 08:34 PM

Apart from the constant repair bills these are fantastic fun bikes

rapidgaz · 16-12-13, 10:16 PM

What type of repairs.

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JulesW · 17-12-13, 11:44 AM

Have you considered the KTM 690 Duke (2008-2011)? It gets great reviews and looks like an absolute hoot to ride.

andrewsmith · 17-12-13, 12:18 PM

Earlier LC4 motors used to be a bit brittle, which is what Sniff is referring to.
Look for the 690 motors (some earlier ones are badged as 640's) its a far better motor. 2008 onwards are the best ones.

What you looking at for budget?

rapidgaz · 28-12-13, 08:13 PM

It's friends bike i was looking at. Says I can have it for 500. Looking on the bay they fetch 1200-1500 ish for the same year. It's just had all new cams and head. Nice condition too.

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15-12-13, 08:44 PM	#1
rapidgaz Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: manchester Posts: 402	KTM LC4 640 opinions? Hi folks. Any 1 have experience with these. Thinking of getting 1 as a second bike. Sent down the wires from home

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sniff Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dagenham Posts: 724	Re: KTM lc4 640 Apart from the constant repair bills these are fantastic fun bikes

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rapidgaz Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: manchester Posts: 402	KTM lc4 640 What type of repairs. Sent down the wires from home

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JulesW Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Wirral Posts: 444	Re: KTM LC4 640 opinions? Have you considered the KTM 690 Duke (2008-2011)? It gets great reviews and looks like an absolute hoot to ride. __________________ Bikes I've owned and loved: Bridgestone 90, Honda CB175, Suzuki GT250, Yamaha YZ125, RD350LC x2, RD350YPVS x2 & FZR600, Honda CB900F, Suzuki SV650S K6, 2014 Triumph Street Triple R

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andrewsmith Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Just south of salad dodging country Posts: 7,750	Re: KTM LC4 640 opinions? Earlier LC4 motors used to be a bit brittle, which is what Sniff is referring to. Look for the 690 motors (some earlier ones are badged as 640's) its a far better motor. 2008 onwards are the best ones. What you looking at for budget? __________________ RIP Reeder 20/07/1988 - 21/03/2012. Always missed squire!!! Every year we meet old friends, gain some new ones, lose old ones and you always remember them all. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Mahatma Gandhi

28-12-13, 08:13 PM	#6
rapidgaz Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: manchester Posts: 402	KTM LC4 640 opinions? It's friends bike i was looking at. Says I can have it for 500. Looking on the bay they fetch 1200-1500 ish for the same year. It's just had all new cams and head. Nice condition too. Sent down the wires from home