KTM Wild Buddy 12 2022
2022 Youth
Estimate price |
266$
Weight | 5.5 kg 
Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 12" -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
12" Light Alloy / K-1129
Suspension Fork
rigid alloy
Wheels
Rims
KTM Line - WELLRUN WR-662F 16H 75 OLD / KTM Line 14" Kid 16H; 254x17 / stainless steel spokes
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro JL350-RS / J310 V-Brake
Cockpit
Stem
KTM Kids 20°
Handlebar
KTM Line rizer20 BS 10° 420mm
Headset
KTM Line Wild Buddy
Seat
Saddle
SADDLE
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
About this model
Wild Buddy 12 belongs to the Ktm Wild model. 30 bikes variations carry this model name so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2022, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the KTM Wild Buddy 12 2022 has a starting price of 243$. KTM WILD SPEED DISC 20 2022 on the other hand is the most expensive at 647$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Youth bikes average price
If you want to purchase a solid Youth bike, it is important to know that the average cost is 278$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Youth bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 243$. In conclusion, this bike price is 14.4% lower than the price of the average Youth bike.
Average weight for Youth bikes
Youth bikes weigh an average of 11.74 kg (25.88 lbs). It is a good advantage to have a lighter bike than the average. However, a heavier bike is more efficient on descents.
With a weight of 5.5 kg (12.13 lbs), KTM bike is much lighter than average. In other words, this model is 113.45% lighter than the average Youth bike.
Wild Buddy 12 components
Fork material
Wild Buddy 12 has an aluminum fork, which doesn’t add too much extra weight to the bike. However, it is not so stiff as steel or carbon forks are.
Wheels
The Wild Buddy 12 2022 bike is equipped with 12″ aluminum wheels when leaving the factory. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Wild Buddy 12 comes with Rim brakes. Rim brakes deliver an average performance overall. However, they are not nearly as effective as hydraulic brakes are.