any thoughts as why 2010 te310 didn't get kyb's?

I was just wondering if people had any thoughts as to why most of the 2010's bikes got KYB's except the te310? I'm reading that the 250's did and the 450's did but not on the 310's. do you suppose they are just using up old parts?

Doug

Good question, and I don't have the answer, but the current set up's a winning combination in my opinion. Proven and dependable. I'd be bumbed to find the KYB's work a ton better having just plunked down some real coin on a 2009! I'm sure it's a combination of things though and inventory is a safe bet to be one of the reasons. You can pretty much build a 2007 KTM out of parts from the mid 90's! I know.. Everyone does it, and it makes sense why.

My bet is that they had a stock of Zokes leftover in the bins and one MY's production on the 310 will get the inventory down.

They also kept them on the WR 125. I will go with the inventory reduction theory.

Walt

The Zokes they have in surplus inventory have to go somewhere? They are hoping the TE310 will sell on it's own merit of a unique size/cc offering and that lack of the newer suspension will not be as much of a factor. Also the it looks like the new generation 250's will not be very conducive to big bore kits in order to be anything bigger then 250's. So if you want more then 250 your choices are limited.

i was told they did not want to sever ties with marzocchi,rather keep two sources.team zip ty says they will continue to use the marzocchi forks on their 2010 race team bikes.dan

After Les with LT-Racing did my Marzocchis I can't imagine better forks. Everyone who rode my bike liked them as well.

NC

Same with me here
LES is the MAN!!!

Bobbys explanation sounds the most likely to me.