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If you get a mindfuck like that, I see a broken chain in my Murphy's law crystal ball...:ricky:

Ease of pushing. I don't think it is bad for the motor. That might be one reason why it took them 6 hours. I am very careful now, back a few years ago if I got stranded I could hide my bike go home and get my UTV and return to pick up my bike. Don't have the luxury any longer though so I need...

@True520 did he break the chain? Or did he push 6 hours turning the motor/drivetrain? If you don't have a masterlink, I strongly suggest carrying a small chainbreaker if you are going to have to push a lot for rescue/pickup just in case. There is no neutral, so it is like pushing an ICE bike in...

Agreed. And what has happened to KTM is not an accident either. The deformed market for motorcycles in the US as a result of the pandemic was never sustainable. The overall market was really only able to sustain about 180k/yr bikes produced by KTM. In 2008 Harley Davidson produced 360,000 bikes...

I didn't mean bigger players with regard to motorcycle manufacturers. I meant bigger players in terms of battery manufacturers, that is where opportunity is for start ups right now --and they will be crushed when SS is delivered to autos by one or two of the big guys. And Stark could benefit...

Yes that is true. I am assuming (perhaps incorrectly) that most Stark buyers are early adopters and enjoy innovations and are willing to accept the risk that comes with it.

Fair enough. I don't ride my Stark like you do for me it is mostly slow gnarl & hard enduro. The Stark is better overall than my KTM 300 2T for the terrain I ride and the KTM is considered a good weapon for that. Agree on aftermarket battery. It is too bad Stark couldn't have designed an easy...

Ya agreed. But Stark would require a much lower volume, and have a faster to market commercial test bed, and also and lower regulation threshold. On top of that proven early adopters. So it wouldn't be so much about the market as a big volume win for the battery house but exposure and test in a...

A Yam WR450f is about 270lbs with gas the YZ450f is about 240 (and about the same as the 2025 KTM 450 SX-F). I am guessing you have reduced the weight of your 450 with after markets. The Austrian bikes seem to be gaining weight over the past 3 years. The Stark would have a ways to go to match...

Hey that is cool idea. I think I will try that.

Hi All, Happy to report I got my new bike and rode this past weekend for the first time since my loss. Glad I had insurance, make sure you get insurance. Progressive has some low priced plans that are well worth it. I was fortunate, my homeowners covered it since it was a break in to my...

There this cool thing called google, try it... Here is an easy reader for ya. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/16/china-tariff-stacking-true-cost-import-taxes-above-30percent.html

We pretty much pay a base Soon we will have at least a base 30% pseudo VAT masquerading as tariffs.

The average of a Harley buyer is over 50 these days. A 65 year old today was 30 in early 90s, and probably came in at the tail end of the culture that esteemed those machines. My brother and his ex both bought Harleys in the 90s time period and he is nearing his mid 60s. They sold them after 5...

I think it depends on how and where you ride. I have the lightest suspension on the MX and it is much stiffer than most people like for trail riding/enduro. I love it, but MX stiff is not for everyone. The EX has lighter suspension (I might say plusher but I haven't ridden it I am going by...

Yes. The US is a big market but there is not really a motorcycle culture here. And there has never been the embrace of dirtbikes or two wheeled vehicles because they have always been viewed as just toys rather than transportation. Europe and other parts of the world motorcycles are working...

Agreed it is pretty surprising. In the US there is a strong anti E sentiment in some corners so it is surprising how well Stark is still doing even in the US. Probably some pent up demand for the EX too. I imagine Stark will have to move into other areas. The boutique market for dirtbikes is...

Gnarly hills where there is often just one tire line --and where jumping out of the line is all you got-- and you need the HP to hit it where no one else had just to save yourself. That will make you very happy you have 60 or even 80 to use. Otherwise you get to practice using crawl and reverse...

I just posted today in the Lost & Stolen section my recommendation of Progressive policy for ATV/UTV/Dirtbikes. They insure unregistered OHVs which is great. The cost is good and the coverage is good as well.

Just an update/information. First my bike has not been recovered. For those in the US: a) Some (not all) homeowners policies cover when things are stolen from your home/garage --including personal property in your plan makes a difference check your policy. b) Progressive Insurance offers very...