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Old 10-26-2011, 09:42 PM   #1
trykemike
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: toronto ont canada
Posts: 177
after 5 years

here is a brief opinion concluded after 5 yrs of riding the marauder 250

current mileage : 31400 km

highest attained speed 135 k/hr ( 84 mph )

best economy : 160 k / 5 litres ( 90 mpg )

avg economy 85 mpg

avg max speed 125 k/hr ( 78 mph )

typical cruising speed 90-100 k/hr ( 56-62.5 m/hr )

short burst cruising speed ( 40 k distance ) 100 - 110 k/hr

riding style : aggressive

max road trip : 300 km over 4.5 hrs @ 90-100 k/hr

maintenance : as scheduled in hand book

repairs : replaced rear tire @ 24000 kms , front in spring @ 31400 kms due to aging cracks on side wall
2 oil filters and 4 spark plugs
2 sets of brake pads

accesories : road chrome wind shield , ktm saddle bags , leather tail bag , tachometer , gel seat cushion , custom suede hand grips

mods : carburetor use 1/8 choke for variable weather conditions to richen mixture no flat spots stronger performance
4 1/4 in holes inner ring of exhaust
1/2 inch hole in diverter of air intake

summary : I am 5 ' 6 " and 165 lbs and the bike fits like a glove. I can ride for 3 hrs no discomfort. I smile all the time
when I ride. The bike pulls up grades at 120 k/hr and always reaches 110 k/hr regardless of wind. When shifted at 7000 rpm it pulls respectably enough to be fun.
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