Re: KTM RC4 - what do we know so far?
 

it depends on the design of the engine - the DRZ has lots of really low down torque but not a huge top end, but the KTM just takes off from nowhere and has a proper powerband like the SV, the biggest advantages are the light weight and compact size tbh, they do vibrate a lot though

they make sense like a twin on the road if you want good drive out of corners over straight line top end speed

Re: KTM RC4 - what do we know so far?
 

I can't be the only one who came into this thread intending to correct the spelling mistake in the title, only to be surprised by a new KTM.

Re: KTM RC4 - what do we know so far?
 

So 'the_lone_wolf' is the KTM too vibey to ride a good distance on the road?

Re: KTM RC4 - what do we know so far?
 

For me, it's one of the more exciting new bikes on its way... If they do it right it could probably have a lot of the good points of a road supermoto and a lot of the good points of a race rep. Can't be bad. It'll not appeal to everyone but it appeals a lot to me.

Re: KTM RC4 - what do we know so far?
 

So if it's SS600 money would you be tempted? Does an SS600 really feel so heavy and unwieldy, or overpowered, that a bike this really needs to exist?

Has to be cheap imo. Won't be, though.

Re: KTM RC4 - what do we know so far?
 

no idea...

never get far enough to get uncomfortable before it runs out of fuel:rolleyes::D

the 690 bikes are always going to be better than a race bike in terms of practicality, it won't be a bandit but it has sensible service schedules and by all accounts the vibes are better tamed than the old LC4 engine

i agree with northwind on the RC4, it'll never impress the sunny sunday willy wavers with their matching helmets and leathers, simply because it's "only a single" - but for someone who understands what KTM are going for with it i bet it'll be light with a punchy engine and a hoot on the smaller roads, the suspension isn't likely to be anything other than top notch as KTM own WP and all their bikes are well sprung

Re: KTM RC4 - what do we know so far?
 

It will certainly be different. I'm a convert to lighter, quicker bikes too. Think they're more fun if you're not a speed junkie.

Re: KTM RC4 - what do we know so far?
 

Yeah, I would be. Why would you expect it to be cheap, if it comes (as expected) with higher quality parts than the average SS600? Not everyone aspires to a GSXR or whatever, if I wanted one I'd have bought one. What I really want, I suppose, is a modern RVF400, small and light and capable. This is the closest thing for years, other than what I've made myself I suppose ;)

Re: KTM RC4 - what do we know so far?
 

+1

KTMs aren't cheap for the simple fact they can't produce in the same numbers as the jap four, but then neither are ducatis, benelli or anything else a bit "exotic":cool:

Re: KTM RC4 - what do we know so far?
 

I would be tempted, definitely, but then I'm not interested in SS600. And the SS600 generally won't be interested in this. This is a bike that you can ride hard on the road (I don't believe it'll hit 145 like I think was said), and that'll handle well. It'd be mad fun for a good rider, while not being too much for the road.

I can't wait for this to be released, it's a bike I can see myself owning.