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When I first heard about KTM's "New 144cc 2-stroke Motocross bike," I didn't think much of it, other than that it sounded really cool. I got my first taste of one at a local race, and I wasn't even riding it! A local A rider had been riding it and was keeping up, and passing, 450 four strokes... I knew the rider was well-experienced, but to keep up on a tight track with a small-bore 2-stroke is hard enough. After I saw the damage that this bike could do, I was determined to get my hands on one, even though they often cost more than the average Japanese bike...
Let's just say I was in love the day I bought my very own '08 KTM 144SX. It was literally a dream come true, except for the fact that it pretty much destroyed my piggy bank. Oh well, it was worth it. If you think 2-stoke motocross bikes are dead, you better wake up and ride this bike.
Where do I start? It's not a Japanese bike, which has thrown people off because they have a "distinct" feel and layout to their bikes, while KTM has a different set up. It really did not take long to adjust to this all-new bike, and in fact, it only took a couple rides for the 144SX to feel like home. That usually doesn't happen on a big bike, considering I am only 5'6'' (168cm). The ride height was a bit high for me, but I could easily adjust the sag settings. Overall it wasn't too far off from the modern 'Jap' bikes that I'm used to.
Suspension
KTM's suspension hasn't been up to par in the past. After riding the 2008 144SX I can tell they put a lot of work into this department. It was a little on the stiff side for me, but I only weight 135-140lbs. I don't think I ever bottomed out, even on the harshest landings, so that's a plus! It didn't do anything I didn't want it to. Braking bumps were not a problem, and if you want to go through a rut, it'll do that too without making you want to stand up. The only thing I really needed to do to make the suspension set-up for my racing is a few clicker adjustments and possibly softer springs, otherwise it worked great.
Handling
I couldn't help but notice how light-weight this 144SX is when I lifted it up. This explains why it's so easy to maneuver the bike in almost any situation. While riding this bike it reminded me of the CR125 I had because it handled so well. If you want to go somewhere, just point and it will do it. It can hit an inside rut, rail an outside berm, and scream down hills without hesitation. KTM knew what they were doing when they built this bike.
Engine
And now to the part that you've probably been waiting for..... No, I KNOW you've been waiting for. It's no secret that KTM wins this category on almost every bike they make, and being a big bore from the factory, the KTM 144SX/150SX on the top of many two-stroke lovers lists.
Let's just say that you shouldn't need to modify the engine...... or anything that can give you more power. If you think you need a faster bike then you're either a pro rider, or..... well..... you like looking at numbers. Now lets get to the point. Bottom-end power is nothing to brag about, but 125's aren't meant to be lugged around. You'll know when it hits the mid-range, because that's when the 144SX starts to wake up. Whack that throttle wide open and hold on for the ride of your life. You'll know when you get on the pipe because the power is unlike most 125's.
It's not unrideable like some 2 strokes, but it has enough power to do what ever you want, and plenty of it. The power-band is pretty broad, and over-rev is great if you don't want to shift into the next gear. I was simply amazed at the pure horsepower it made, and how much power to the ground there. There was a dyno test with this bike and KTM 250F, and the 144SX took home the trophy for peak horsepower, as well as being very close to putting out the same amount of torque. All I can say is, if you keep it on the pipe then get out of the way because there's not much that can stop this bike.
Additional Notes...
Aside from having the best engine in it's class, excellent handling, and great suspension, it's still not "THE BIKE" to get for everyone. It does have its drawbacks, but then again, what bike doesn't? I knew going in that buying an Austrian bike would cost a little more. So, when it comes to rebuilding these KTM's, especially a 144SX, parts aren't always as easy and cheap to find as it would be fore a YZ125.
There are other things about the KTM 144/150SX that make it unique; it's really easy to work on some parts of the bike, but others you just ask yourself, "Why in the world did KTM do that?!?!"
All in all this is an excellent race bike, and can be used by a young rider coming up from 85's that still wants a 2-stroke, an A class rider that likes a 2-stroke motocross bike to whip around, or a vet rider that's looking to re-live the glory days on a really fast bike and lightweight dirt bike.
-Tom Stark
P.S. Check out the official article on Motocross Hideout: KTM 144SX Review
A tool/toy you'll want for the trails and on the road: http://motocrosshideout.com/cheap-useful-trail-tech-vapor-computer-review/
A preview of February's UK Horse Racing
Sandown opens the month on February 4 with an excellent card and another set of possible Cheltenham clues. In recent seasons the Agfa Diamond Chase has suffered through small and uncompetitive fields but that worrying trend has started to change of late and this year's renewal is sure to be a competitive one.
Alan King's tough stayer Fork Lightning may well be among the entries for the ‘Agfa', and given his preference for racing right-handed and his fine run behind Joaaci in a strong heat last time, he is likely to be among the more fancied runners.
Some of the season's smarter novice chasers will be in action in Sandown's Grade 1 Scilly Isles Chase, a contest that was won last year by Henrietta Knight's El Vaquero and it'll be interesting to see whether Ms Knight decides to let her rising chase star Racing Demon take his place in the select field.
Over at Wetherby on the same day the staying novices strut their stuff in the Grade 2 Totty Construction Towton Novices' Chase where the accent is firmly upon stamina in what is always a gruelling contest. Northern trainer Sue Smith won this race a couple of years ago with smart stayer Royal Emperor and may have another similar candidate in Rebel Rhythm, who has already won a novices' event around the West Yorkshire track.
A week later sees Newbury stage the totesport Trophy Handicap Hurdle, Europe's richest handicap over timber, on February 11. On a day of cracking action the pulsating two-mile contest takes pride of place and is always won by a good horse.
Finding the winner is never easy but the bookmakers seems to think that Martin Pipe's talented novice Acambo is the one to beat and he heads the ante-post market with most firms. Pipe has won the race a couple of times in recent years courtesy of Copeland (2002) and Make A Stand (1997) and Acambo is sure to figure highly in Pipe's plans for Newbury.
Local handler, Nicky Henderson, has also been a trainer to watch out for in this valuable event, saddling no less than four of the last ten winners and the stable's main hope in 2006 looks to be Grand Jete, a one-time Champion Hurdle hope who looked like winning at Aintree last April until he went lame approaching the last.
Twelve months ago Ireland's Essex justified favouritism to give the Emerald Isle its second winner in three seasons. One year later there's a strong Irish challenge once again with the Jessica Harrington-trained Studmaster bidding to follow Essex's footsteps by winning at Newbury after landing Ireland's prestigious Pierse Hurdle one month earlier. Significantly, Mrs Harrington landed this valuable pot with Spirit Leader in 2003.
Top weights boast a good record too and Irish trainer John Queally believes his stable star Al Eile will go close to winning the totesport Trophy off 11st 12lb. Queally's gelding didn't hurt his Newbury chances by winning at Haydock the other day because he incurs no penalty for that success and has to be on any one's short-list.
The same is true of the Venetia Williams-trained Chief Yeoman, who looks terrific value at 14-1 with most bookmakers. Connections have been pleased with his two runs so far and he has been aimed at this race since returning to action behind Acambo at Windsor before Christmas. Expect hi to step up on what he's done so far this season.
The main attraction on Newbury's supporting card is the Game Spirit Chase, a two mile and a furlong conditions chase that is often used as a final preparatory race by trainers for the Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.
This year's race is likely to be won by the current Queen Mother favourite Kauto Star, who will be using the Newbury event as a stepping-stone to Festival glory. Over at Warwick course specialist Voy Por Ustedes will be treading a similar path as he bids to earn a place in the Arkle Trophy line-up at the Festival by running well in the coralpoker.com Kingmaker Chase at Warwick on the same day.
On the following weekend - February 18 - all eyes will be on Champion Hurdle aspirants in the Axminster Kingwell Hurdle at Wincanton. Trainer Alan King may well let Penzance, his Triumph Hurdle hero of 2005, take his place in the line-up at the West Country venue after a series of disappointing efforts so far this season.
Who knows, maybe even the elusive Lingo will return to action for Jonjo O'Neill. He won easier than most horses do at Cheltenham in November and following good support for the Champion Hurdle in March would be a fascinating runner.
Up at Haydock on the same day Grand National hopefuls will go on trial in the Red Square Vodka Gold Cup, a punishing test of stamina over Haydock's big drop fences in a contest that has sometimes exerted a strong influence upon the outcome of the world's most famous race at Aintree in April.
Trainer Ginger McCain, a four-time winner of the Grand National courtesy of Red Rum and Amberleigh House, looks to have another leading Grand National candidate in the guise of Ebony Light, a surprise winner of January's Peter Marsh Chase from the joint Gold Cup favourite, Kingscliff. McCain plans to run Ebony Light in the Red Square Vodka Gold Cup before going to Aintree for a crack at the Grand National.
The best of February's action closes on the weekend of February 25 with Racing Post Handicap Chase day at Sandown Park. The betting is often a strong guide to the outcome of this classiest of chases and well-fancied runners boast a good record.
Take note too of the winner and placed horses because this influential contest has frequently yielded a winner or two at next month's Cheltenham Festival. Among the more potent contenders this season are likely to be the well treated Ladalko, who has been talked about as a possible for this prize by his trainer, Paul Nicholls, and Lacdoudal from the Philip Hobbs stable that has sent out three winners of this race in recent years.
On the same day at Newcastle there's the four mile and a furlong Tote Northern National, a marathon chase in which shock winners are a rarity. Stamina is of the essence here and the locally-trained Ossmoses, who relishes racing over long-distances and has long looked a natural for this race and will be a name to note among the entries later in the month.
About the Author
Malcolm Heyhoe is GG.com's resident tipster contributing a daily "Best Bets" column and a weekly feature called "The Weekend File". He is also a tipster for the Racing Post Weekender, contributor to The Guardian and has written on racing for Sporting Life, Racing Post, Irish Examiner and The Independent newspaper.
Malcolm Heyhoe writes weekly horse racing articles for GG.COM
Is this high flow cat street legal?
It says intended for offroad use only, but then it says it caters to traffic laws and regulations. What do you think?
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I run a high flow cat and as long as the cat filters enough exhaust to prevent a code at the second oxygen sensor (in my car...other cars have more cats and more sensors) then it will pass emissions. Otherwise it may trigger code 0420. They also have oxygen sensor simulators (and the spark plug non fouler trick) that can do the same but if you have visual inspection and they see one then you're likely to fail (even if it's electronic).
That having been said. Megan Racing stuff is the bottom of the barrel, so I wouldn't get a cat from them. I believe magnaflow and vibrant would be my recommendations for a replacement.
Remember, altering the emissions system in your vehicle is technically illegal unless it's past the warranty (usually 8 years) or the dealer won't replace the parts; in that case go to town. Usually, after 3-4 months of driving the stainless new parts will end up matching your stock exhaust anyway, the only difference being they are very easy to clean.
Mystery of U.S. 231 striping finally solved
A mystery was solved this week. A UFO was not the perpetrator. Neither was it Colonel Mustard in the library with a lead pipe.
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