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well as all the ADV co rides. As we are no longer youngsters, we<br />
tended to opt for the easier rides but there were occasions that we<br />
got stupid. Nonetheless, we enjoyed every second. Then last year<br />
I heard that KTM were launching the 2018 Freeride model, a 250<br />
4 stroke FI. I spent many hours on the net and found many facts<br />
regarding the new bikes. We then decided to trade the old ones and<br />
wait for the new ones to arrive. We took delivery of the bikes at end<br />
November `17. What a shock to my system ! We could not believe<br />
the difference! KTM has done a seriously great job. Just to mention<br />
a few improvements; throttle response, torque, front and rear<br />
brakes, clutch, handling in tight and twisty sections… everything<br />
just feels good and right. A noticeable difference also comes on the<br />
long straight and fast roads; the old one could just not cope.<br />
Well, if Glenn gives me a few pages , I can go on and on about<br />
these great bikes. Test and enjoy!”<br />
ONLINE: mandy@basefit.co.za 082 461 1443<br />
64 <strong>DIRT</strong> & <strong>TRAIL</strong> MAGAZINE MARCH 2018
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