hello and greetings from pa. senior trail rider and all around grumpy old guy looking for wisdom caused me to stumble onto this site. im glad i purchased a well worn 08 250xcwe and gave the bike and the old geezer a new lease on life in the woods. this bike is awesome....the old guy,not so much. sold my old drz to buy ktm and dont regret at all. i rode lots of dirt bikes 2 stroke and 4 stroke and did my share of racing, but i had no idea what i was in for when i got this kato rocket. this thing is almost like cheating its so good. wish i knew about these things 30 years ago. probably have another trophy or 2 in the attic. see you in the woods..augiedoggie gone ridin