Check out this virtually brand new unaltered 1978 KTM GS-6 175 for sale on eBay in Milano Italy. Notice the straight leg Ceriani unpainted front forks with large decals, VS. the Marzocchi leading axle forks we here in the US are familiar with. Mike
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KTM-Other-/111859205193?forcerrptr=true&hash=item1a0b540449:g:sbwAAOSwo3pWfsA7&item=111859205193
For sale KTM 175cc GS 1978 original conditions, never restored, frame never repainted, all parts are original, engine perfect conditions, with original papers. The bike has been kept for years in a garage, started with a few carburettor parts replaced. The bike is in Milano Italy.Is for sale for 3.900 euro. Call Filippo +39 348 821 49 81
Vendo KTM 175cc GS 1978 in condizioni completamente originali, telaio mai verniciato, plastiche, sella e parti varie tutte ancora originali, motore in perfetto stato, documenti originali da passaggio, fiche FMI di Rilevanza Storica per assicurazione ridotta. La moto era di un collezionista tenuta in un box con pochissimi KM ed e' stata rimessa in moto sostituendo poche parti e guarnizioni del carburatore. Prezzo 3.900 euro. Tel Filippo +39 348 821 49 81
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Michael R. Winter
I enjoy rebuilding and appreciating Pentons!
1974 250 HS Pentons-1978 KTM 250'S
1975 Can Am 175 TNT 250 conversion
1976-78 125-400 RM's & 79 PE250 Suzuki & 2012 DR650
2007 CR125R Honda
1977 MC250 Maico
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For some reason leading axle forks were not well accepted in Europe, I have seen many '76-'77 GSs, also lots of SWMs and such with the straight leg forks up to '78 and Moiseev used them all the way to '79 I think.
Brian
Neat bike. Email sent.
Ron Carbaugh
Confirmed - This GS6 is being sold by Filippo Camperio. FC is involved with the Italian vintage magazine FUORISTRADA & MOTOCROSS D'EPOCA which has featured a number of very nice KTM articles. He and his wife Carolina visited with us at VMD and they are rumored to be working on an article on the Penton brand. Although only available in Italian the newest edition is available to download on pocketmags.
https://pocketmags.com/viewmagazine.aspx?catid=1030&category=Aviazione+%26+Trasporti&subcatid=189&subcategory=Auto&title=FUORISTRADA+%26+MOTOCROSS+D%E2%80%99EPOCA&titleid=2936&issueid=109231
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'70 Six-Day 125 - V2017
'72 Mudlark - W257
'73 Jackpiner - 175 21159727
'74 Berkshire 100 - 40171056
'98 HP-14 Hi-Point
And some silly other bikes...
Wow, is that bike worth that kind of money?
Tim C
1984 Yamaha RZ 350
1973 Honda CR 250M
1970 Honda CT 70H
1970 Yamaha RT1
1972 JackPiner X 3
1977 MC 5 400
I think about half that is about right.
Brian