I was wondering if anyone in the group could give some help in identifying my KTM. I purchased this bike from a local guy back in the early 90's and was told that it was one of the first KTM's ever sold in the US and that the bike was originally desert raced.
It's a 250 MC5. It has the rather tall blue tank with the name KTM on the side. It's the same tank I see on the 77 European GS models on that italian vintage KTM website.
It has a silver frame with the dull gold leading axle forks.
It's engine number is 75413383.
It's frame number is 55005471.
I have documentation showing that it was first sold May 20th 1977 to William Gillbert residing at the time in Santa Ana, California.
I guess my question is was this bike one of the first KTM's sold in the US or was it an european import?
I do believe that the tank and side panels are original.
Anyway, any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Chris
It's a 250 MC5. It has the rather tall blue tank with the name KTM on the side. It's the same tank I see on the 77 European GS models on that italian vintage KTM website.
It has a silver frame with the dull gold leading axle forks.
It's engine number is 75413383.
It's frame number is 55005471.
I have documentation showing that it was first sold May 20th 1977 to William Gillbert residing at the time in Santa Ana, California.
I guess my question is was this bike one of the first KTM's sold in the US or was it an european import?
I do believe that the tank and side panels are original.
Anyway, any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Chris