KTM 550 vs KX 500 vs CR 500?

Question

i was told that kx500 was the fastest dirt bike made. Followed by the cr500. I haven't looked into the ktm 550. How is that? Around my house there are long trails. Long dirt roads, so i do not think a 2 stroke would be a choice for me. But i was wondering what 4 stroke could keep up with those 2 strokes? Because i know all three of them would eat 4 strokes. OR should i go with something like a cr250 or cr450 4 stroke? i was just wondering what you guys think. Any impute would be much appreicated. Thank you.

Answer 1

The 500's are no longer being produced. Unless your looking into service honda 500's. The modern 450 4-strokes will eat up those 500's you just listed. My friend has a 89 CR 500 and i have a 2010 ktm 250 xc (2-stroke) and my bike kills his. The only place the 500 would have an advantage would possibly be with top speed or where a lot of torque is needed. But with the modern chassis, gearing, and lightweight of the newer bikes they'll handle much better and still be snappier.

Answer 2

The 500 kx will go on higher engine rpm, but the 500 cr has much more torque and on a high regime it's much more powerful than the kx. I'm talking for original bikes, I had Two before.