400SXC Supermoto - probably the only one in the People's Republic

[dhfox]

I found this bike for sale here... Keep in mind that there are only a handful of KTMs in the whole country, so this 400SXC is likely the only one in China. That kinda makes finding expertise mighty difficult, so if I get it I'm going to have to do all necessary work on it myself.

What year do you think this one is?

I've done as much research as I can about LC4s, and it seems many people say they are pretty bulletproof but a little heavy. I've heard that 400SXCs weigh about 250 pounds? Maybe I'm wrong and that was the 400EXC... How much should this KTM weigh?

I ride a sherpa 250 now and I think that's about 268 pounds with some fuel (I weighed the bike using a bathroom scale! )

But there should be a big difference between the LC4 and my sherpa in horsepower!

Am I foolhardy for wanting a bike like this? There are plenty of KLX250s and some XR250s to be found... which would be my other choice.

What are your thoughts?

Chris in Chengdu, Sichuan

[SXCKTM]

Hello,

Well the 400sxc is kind of a odd duck.

I own a 2000' 400sxc and love it.

A little on the heavy side but you have to remember it's not a MX bike.

Best thing if you looking for a little more power is ditch the stock pre muffler, open the airbox and re-jet the carb if needed.

Good luck

Chris

Rainier WA