KTM 520 EXC in Honda CR 125 R
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KTM EXC
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The KTM 520 EXC is very popular with enduro riders. It is powered by a state-of-the-art four-stroke engine that features light weight, high torque and power that are difficult to fully utilize on our motocross tracks or bogie tracks. It is equipped with an electric starter, which is a must-have equipment on hard enduro motorcycles today.
Gone are the days when enduros proudly explained how they broke the kickstarter during hotel debates. Even when the engine shuts down in the middle of a speed test, all you have to do is press the red button with your finger and you can already hear the muffled drum of the single-cylinder engine.
The six days label means that the bike is primarily intended for serious racing as it features a stronger wheelset, engine guards, handlebar protectors, seat with control card pocket, racing transmission and noble design.
The motocross test track was too short for KTM. In second and third gears, lap to lap, in fourth, fifth and sixth, the planes ran out. Not that it would be boring, on the contrary, there is never boredom on such a powerful machine. Only the engine promises much more, it just pulls and pulls uphill. It seems that four-stroke engines are still better suited for fast and open trails. The suspension is adapted for off-road driving, where it works flawlessly. However, it is too soft for a serious lap on a motocross track. We also consider effective braking in its favor, as braking is also assisted by braking the engine when the accelerator pedal is depressed.
The KTM 520 EXC is a true high-caliber weapon in a six-day version. Although it is a four-stroke engine, it is nimble and nimble. The engine is powerful and constantly develops power, so it does not need to drive the car. Only when adding gas such a feeling is needed. When a single-cylinder engine sings through a sports exhaust, it's rather unpleasant if its path crosses a tree or bush.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
engine: 1-cylinder - 4-stroke - liquid-cooled - 4 valves
Hole diameter x: mm × 95 72
Volume: 510, 4 cm3
Carburetor: To whom MX FCR 39
Maximum power and torque: the plant does not provide data
Ignition: electric
Launcher: electric
Energy transfer: 6-speed gearbox, wet multi-plate clutch, chain drive to wheel
Frame and suspension: single frame (CroMo), inverted telescopic front fork, 295mm travel - rear swingarm, WP PDS direct swingarm shock, 320mm travel
Tires: front 90 / 90-21, rear 140 / 80-18
brakes: 1 × coil front and back (front diameter 260mm, back diameter 220mm)
Wholesale apples: wheelbase 1481 mm - seat height from the ground 925 mm - fuel tank 8 l, weight (factory) 5 kg
REPRESENTATION AND SALES
Sales: Motor jet, MB (02/460 40 54), Moto Panigaz,
KR (04/234 21 00), MOST. KP (05/663 23 77), Habat Moto Center, LJ
(01/541 71 23)
Honda CR 125 R
Poison in small bottles
Honda sings at the first pull on the starter. “Oh, how flammable these two-stroke engines are,” is the first thought. The harsh sound when warmed up and the direct response to high-speed throttle movement promises a "toxic" character. At full throttle, the Hondo literally catapults out of the corner.
The SRS sports "kit" is to some extent enlivened by the lively two-stroke engine. With this kit, which includes a racing exhaust system, piston, cylinder and trims, Honda squeezes out a whopping 43 sparkling horses. They go crazy in the mid-rev range and don't settle down to the highest revs, so it's about twelve and a half thousand.
The feeling when the Honda flies over bumps is very light. The suspension, adapted to the wishes of the Rock Sitar, absorbs bumps well and softens landings even after the biggest jumps. It takes time to get used to the rigidity of an aluminum frame, as it does not absorb impacts as is typical of classic chrome-molybdenum frames. In the air, that is, while jumping, even a moderately capable rider successfully corrects mistakes.
Ease of driving and a responsive engine are two-stroke Honda's main virtues, nothing worse when braking. Thus, the CR 125 R confirmed Honda's reputation as the best braking two-stroke cross-country race car. A cute toy for racers and anyone just getting into weekend motocross.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
engine: 1-cylinder - 2-stroke - liquid-cooled - suction through the sipes
Hole diameter x: 54 × 54 mm
Volume: 125 cm3
Carburetor: Mikuni 36 mm TMX
Maximum power and torque: the plant does not provide data
Ignition: electric
Launcher: foot
Energy transfer: 5-speed gearbox, wet multi-plate clutch, chain drive to wheel
Frame and suspension: aluminum frame, box, upside-down telescopic front fork, 304 travel, 8 mm - rear swingarm, single shock, 317 mm travel
Tires: front 80 / 100-21, rear 100 / 90-19
brakes: 1 × coil front and back (front diameter 240mm, back diameter 240mm)
Wholesale apples: wheelbase 1457 mm - seat height from the ground 947 mm - fuel tank 7 l, weight (factory) 5 kg
REPRESENTATION AND SALES
Sales: AS Domžale doo, Blatnica 3A, (01/562 22 42), Trzin
Petr Kavchich
PHOTO: Uro П Potoкnik
Technical information
engine: 1-cylinder - 2-stroke - liquid-cooled - suction through the sipes
Torque: the plant does not provide data
Energy transfer: 5-speed gearbox, wet multi-plate clutch, chain drive to wheel
Frame: aluminum frame, box, inverted telescopic front fork, 304,8mm travel - rear swingarm, single shock, 317,5mm travel
brakes: 1 × coil front and back (front diameter 240mm, back diameter 240mm)
Weight: wheelbase 1457 mm - seat height from the ground 947 mm - fuel tank 7,5 l, weight (factory) 87,5 kg
