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Thanks for the added information. I live in Corydon, IN (near Louisville); the bike was originally purchased and subsequently beat on by my father-in-law in the early 70's. It has been sitting in his old leaking shop since around 1975. What a shame! Anyhow, he stopped racing enduros and ultimately riding when his kids came along (guilt trip from the wife). We started riding off-road again in 1998 and are both in love with the sport and also our stable of KTM's. Thank heavens for John Penton and his revolution! Well, we dug out this old Penton and also his old Husky automatic. He is restoring the Husky and I am starting on the Penton. Thanks again for the help folks!

 

Thanks for the help. From your information and the picture at this website, deductive reasoning tells me it is a 1972 175. It has a black KTM motor, plastic air box, metal heat shield for pipe, etc. Wish I had the original tank though. Maybe I'll come across one somewhere. Thanks again!

 

I recently acquired what I believe to be an early 70's model 175cc Penton (enduro version). Please understand that I am learning about the Penton / KTM experience, but am still confused on when Pento became KTM. I hear a lot of people say they have a Penton, but then look at the side of their case and read KTM. I am in this same situation. The side of my case says KTM, but the bike looks strangely similar to the bike shown in the April 2002 picture on this website. Anyhow, this bike has Preston Petty fenders, a plastic tank, and the leather tool pouch and tank strap. The number stamped into the steering head is (7-30565234). Any ideas on the model, does anyone have original information including pictures, etc. I want to restore this bike right and get it as original as possible. I greatly appreciate any help, and I appologize for my ignorance. Thanks!