Jorge Prado Honest About The NEW KTM Group's Chassis 😬

Fresh off his win in this years MXGP World Motocross Championship, Jorge Prado is on vacation in the US doing some Supercross. I met Jorge earlier this year at the Arco event and we talked about making the podcast happen at some point through the season. We were never able to make it happen, but with Jorge and I being in California at the same time it was the perfect opportunity. It was also great timing with his recent showing at the MXON in France and also fresh off a Supercross track on a 450 for the first time.
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[@gpaull2]

Really great job interviewing! Prado was allowed to finish his thoughts and it didn’t feel like you were leading his thought process. 👍

[@bmx135536]

Amazing when people listen more than speak.

[@tacoenvy]

@@bmx135536 I agree 100%.

[@neillatham4742]

Gypsy well done matey, you have changed… I stopped watching because you talked more than the guest… it’s incredible to see how much you’ve changed. This channel always had the potential to be the best (because of your passion), it’s back on track.

[@randallberger333]

@@bmx135536😅😅😅😅😅😅😮😅😅

[@lazurus222]

Prado v febvre in france was an insane battle i wish in that moto jett had a good start. I don't think jett would've expected that pace while battling it would've been a legendary race .

[@lukejamieson7914]

We need Prado in America. Would be crazy to see him battling the Lawrence's and Sexton.

[@slydog4535]

At least for one race

[@decano5147]

Sexton wasn’t even in the battle this year

[@kevinpilling3641]

@@decano5147 you mean Sexton the guy that won the championship?

[@decano5147]

@@kevinpilling3641 yeah the one who wasn’t in the title hunt until the top 2 dudes crashed out. And then the same sexton who didn’t lead a lap the whole outdoors

[@kevinpilling3641]

@@decano5147 pretty stupid comparison, you gotta finish a title to win it, and nobody other than Jett and roczen led laps in Mx

[@duckdiver5549]

it makes sense what KTM is doing. they need 1 chassis for all the 4 strokes and one for all the 2 strokes. this is similar to how VW Group uses same tub and chassis across VW, Porsche, Audi and Lamborghini and then tweak body panels, engine and drivetrain to segment and target specific market groups. KTM is doing the same. The need to streamline production but at same time they need to offer different power and engine size levels to market specific riders and abilities. Imagine if they had to make a specific frame and chassis for each specific model; would be a nightmare for sourcing and production, etc. They will figure it out and have better bikes and be more efficient in the long run. The other brands that aren't production efficient will struggle as the market continues to soften.

[@skidjs]

All the bikes are good. Pick a color and just ride it.

[@twobeer3316]

Can't they just (quietly) use an older chassis, like Jeremy McGrath did using the 93 chassis?

[@hhracing1022]

They could in Mxgp. But, that hurts the development of the new bike.

[@georgelynch6139]

They can do whatever they want but as HHRacing said, the GP’s are the R&D for the manufacturers.The factory GP teams are figuring out the bikes that’ll be in the US showrooms the following year.

[@twobeer3316]

@@hhracing1022 While you are hampering your factory riders, poor performance isn't exactly great for bike sales. You would think they could find a happy medium...

[@maldad9073]

​@@twobeer3316 It would make sense to let the pro level test riders figure it out at the test track, with some input from the team guys when needed. It certainly made Yamaha look bad when JS7 couldn't make it work, so your point is spot on.

[@carlstanton2550]

The problem with doing what McGrath did is that back then,you could do that and keep it relatively quiet,but nowadays with social media,and the fact you can access most news sites in an instant,it wouldn't stay quiet for long.

[@joel387ktm]

I was confused when they added 6lbs to the new gen ktm bikes

[@Runk3lsmcdougal]

Because Supercross riders complained about the weight and balance in the whoops which 99% of the riders didn't care about. After 40 hours on the new gen and 200hrs on the old, i do like the new one better. Had to lower the rear tho

[@AverageBikeGuy]

It’s even worse for these GP guys as they have to put the heavier spring forks in as well

[@microsoft790]

So they can sell bikes next year when they say they lost a couple pounds haha.

[@garthlundquist3623]

Interesting hearing his perspective. As a much older hard enduro type rider I find the new TBI TE 300 to be a big step up from the previous TPI generation. The new fork and chassis is much more precise, without being harsh. The XCF 450 similarly impressed me. My 2021 XCF-W 500 now feels flexy and unresponsive in comparison. The new closed cartridge front fork will be good enough for most weekend riders with only appropriate springs fitted.

[@Mineratron]

I’ve got a 23 300SX and it’s the best bike I’ve had yet… makes my 15 300EXC feel like the step back to my old 02 200EXC. The 15’s still the right bike price rise for throwing into the rocks though. 😮‍💨💸💸😅 Interesting comment about the F:R balance of the bike… only really dawned on me at the weekend that it needs more front end input than the old one, particularly across slip faces going through the dunes. Not sure if anyone’s felt the same on the 23SX/XC or 24EXC? Still love it… 300SX with TBI and electric power valve is a genuine 450 chaser. It rips. 🦾😎

[@pheasant2323]

Why didn’t you ask him to run a small bore 350 kit in his 450?!!

[@Scandle68]

Watching Roman Febvre, it looks to me like the 2024 Kawasaki 450 is one badass bike. So good its better even before its totally dialed in. In the outdoor nationals in 2011 RV showed up at unadilla i think it was on the 12' model and tore everybody a new ass.

[@lazurus222]

Why is it that all privateers or the satellite type teams dont seem to choose ktm ,husky , or gas gas? They all ride kawi or Honda, a few yamis.

[@therawlifefamily]

contingency program for kawi is really good compared to other brands.

[@hamishbartholomaeus]

Great dealer support.

[@southeastAF]

Cheaper by thousands

[@orange1666]

All bikes are similar and It’s all about parts budget, bonus and free bikes , no longer does Austria give away generous support to the private teams

[@orange1666]

All bikes are similar and It’s all about parts budget, bonus and free bikes , no longer does Austria give away generous support to the private teams

[@richarddouglas2878]

The old saying is( if ain’t broke don’t fix it) McGrath left Honda because of the alloy frame! Why change when he’d won 15 out of 16! Ktm is still using a steel frame! But they are still making it stiffer. Do you think it’s the engineers thinking we know better!!

[@jasonbell5129]

I really love this guys attitude I really hope and wish him nothing but success here in the states

[@joek6930]

This guy needs to train with bam bam and learn to pass!

[@flyfishincrazy]

Looks like Webb was right about the bike!

[@petermiguel2089]

I really like this kid, would love to see him race more in America with the boys.

[@Davido50]

So KTM is phenomenal for 99% of the rest of us. Perfect. That's why i love my '23 KTM 450SXF. 💯

[@RogerT-kt3zd]

KTM is the KING of offroad. They have won the most supercross & motocross championships out of any manufacturer in the last 20 years. and have dominated enduro 25 years in a row. DOMINANT 🍊💯 KTM MX2 World Championships: 2003 2004 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022 2023 🔥🍊💯 KTM MXGP World Championships: 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2017 2018 2021 2023 🔥🍊💯 KTM Supercross 450 Championships: 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2021 🔥🍊💯 KTM Has won an incredible 64 out of 81 Motos this year at loretta lynns. Pure DOMINATION. this once again proves that KTM is the best Motocross & Enduro manufacturer on the planet. KINGS 🔥👑🍊🧡💯

[@MotoMatt418]

Feel the same way about my ‘23 350

[@chrisvillarreal2752]

2021-2022 best ktm/gasgas/husky chasis def not selling my line up and everything swaps right over from wheels to platings and air filters etc so good!

[@markilleen4027]

you should get the fella from smart carb on

[@andrewjck1]

Quick make sure consumers still want the bike

[@JOEBOWERY]

“Good for amateurs” - ha ha ha ha ha

[@Scandle68]

I was always curious as to how Jeffrey Herlings was gonna gel with the new design KTM and what his thoughts were on the new design compared to the previous one. If he said amything on it, i missed it. I know he was injured for a ling time and perhaps many things were figured out during his time sidelined so maybe he never experienced the worst/initial bike of the new design? Maybe someone can enlighten me on it?

[@ralphboelen4807]

Some modesty doesn’t kill though 😶

[@lizzydog5728]

I understand how your state of mind "almost" completely controls your ride experience?Anybody that rides understands this! CALM YOUR MIND!

[@slowridefpv9668]

I just love these interviews!

[@SKG1941]

I love to hear the pros talk about the differences in the motorcycles. Sadly, only 2% of us can ride any of these top-of-the-line motorcycles anywhere near their limits. I have several motorcycles. I also jumped on the chance to buy a 2023 Suzuki Rmz 450 List price this year $9199. I got mine brand new same bike for $6800 out the door and that included several options and a Yoshimura full system.people talk crap about Suzuki because it hasn’t changed since 2018 and it doesn’t have electric start. Just funny to us old guys. If you can’t kickstart the motorcycle, you probably should’ve buy it. Also, if you don’t have a Kickstarter and you lose your power halfway through a ride enjoy pushing it back. Lol just saying that this Suzuki is in my opinion, the best looking and plenty good for the other 98% of us. I don’t think the additional $7000 for the KTM is worth it for us regular people. Hey grab what you like and ride it. Life is short. keep the shiny side up.

[@lgr1966]

Changing things that shouldnt be changed wtf KTM problems!

[@wallypix1]

Blending an interview with a conversation requires pretty good comuniation skills... Well done Jeep-C! ✊🏽 Best regards from (also down under) 🇨🇱

[@motodude1002]

not listening to the riders that can give real feedback, is a recipe for disaster imo

[@CraigHenry-zq8jz]

Great mindset.

[@adamhuglo111]

Like bash the 97 CR - But Everts won on it!

[@simonsteadman3276]

Great interview and insight from Jorge..I heard them all saying he wasn’t fit that’s why he was going backwards or he wasn’t focussed or it was because of his partner etc etc..what utter BS the guy works his ass off to be the best he can be..The new bike was shit and everyone knew it but didn’t want to admit it and go back to the old frame flex and geometry.

[@josephhester4188]

I like this guy, cant wait to see him in the US

[@frontlinemedia4270]

I need a program like this

[@RossyBruh]

I thought Carolli left to Ducati.

[@mightybeastk]

prado 2025 ducati rider.

[@ianspargo4512]

Excuses excuses!!

[@senditsillly1423]

asdf

[@jonmcdougal9334]

New bike sucks bummed the changed so much rumor there changing bike in 25

[@MotoMatt418]

lol the new bike most definitely does not suck.

[@jasonwest1290]

Good interview but he didn’t really give his mechanics any thing no thanks name dropping they just drove the van all over the place and set up your bike .. kinda douchey.

[@tambourahall7865]

oh whaaaaa

[@reubenst3]

Been thanking his mechanics all year chill out it’s just a podcast

[@luigibaratelli2725]

Prado ancora 10000 complimenti per il mondiake vinto , in testa dalla prima all'ultima gara !!!!! Hai fatto un grandissimo risultato !!!! Speriamo rimani in europa per difendere il tuo titolo !!!!! Vederti correre è un piacere grandissimo !!!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@tomcumby9045]

great interview