KTM vs. Penton

[SoCal996]

Hello fellow Penton fans,

There is a 1977 KTM MC5 on ebay now. Not nearly as nice as Larry's old bike or one that sold a few months earlier.

Is there any difference between the Penton and KTM other than the names?

How is parts availability for that year/models.

Thanks,
Brian

 

[Dwight Rudder]

Ah, you must be from California.
Everyone knows although the bikes rolled off the assembly line at same time , that the ones with PENTON stickers were much better and more reliable bikes than the ones with KTM stickers.
Of course this might just be a Easterners opinion.
HEHEHE
Dwight

Dwight Rudder
7 time ISDT / E medalist
7 time National Enduro Class Champion.

[Doug Wilford]

KTM built all Pentons and when Penton sold out to KTM, KTM then started to import the bikes with the KTM Name the same as the present.

 

[SoCal996]

Thanks Guys, sounds like I'd better hold out for one with Penton on the tank.

 

[Dennis Jones]

With a little paint and decals they can all be PENTONS.

Dennis Jones

[OUCWBOY]

Dennis,
They are all really Pentons anyway! Even the new bikes today wouldn't be what they are if it weren't for John Penton. We'd all be riding Bultacos or something.

[Dwight Rudder]

Yes, My "New PENTON" 525EXC has gotten quite a lot of interest at the Nat'l Enduros.
Cher'o,
Dwight

Dwight Rudder
7 time ISDT / E medalist
7 time National Enduro Class Champion.