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What is your take on dual sport motorcycles?

Discussion in 'All Terrain Vehicles' started by Y0TA, Aug 12, 2009.

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  1. Aug 20, 2009 at 5:33 PM
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    lol I have heard the " I'll get bored with it" or "I'll out grow it" thing alot and depending on what type of person you are you might. I had a 250 ninja that I used for a commuter bike and a zx6r ninja that dynod 152hp. I had both of these at the same time and I rode the 250 alot more than the 600 because it was lighter, easier on gas and I didnt have to refrain myself all the time, I could ride the bike as hard as I wanted without getting in trouble
     
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  2. Aug 21, 2009 at 11:05 AM
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    You're prob right man. The more and more I read them more i want to stay wiht a WR250F. You think that would be a good choice?
     
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  3. Aug 21, 2009 at 11:39 AM
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    If your going to be doing much highway riding at all you will want something bigger then a 250, the poor little thing will be strung out going up hills and stuff. There great bikes to learn on and for just putting around town will do fine. Honda makes a really good 400 DS, me personally I would buy a KTM. The parts they come with stock far exceed that of any Jap bike, thats why they cost a bit more. I really like the 300 EXC, although it isn't a duel sport, I'm sure you could make it road legal though.
     
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  4. Aug 21, 2009 at 3:01 PM
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    What about maintenance on a KTM. I hear they need alot of attention.
     
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  5. Aug 21, 2009 at 10:10 PM
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  6. Aug 22, 2009 at 11:39 AM
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    I agree maintenance on a KTM is more involved then on a jap bike, but really you might change the oil once maybe twice a year. Once you get it figured out its not that bad. Or take it into the shop and pay them 50 bucks to do it. That bike you posted would be a great bike, I would think you can get it road legal with a baja kit, make sure it has electric start though. Thumper talk is an awesome site, its like tacoma world but for dirt bikes!
     
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  7. Aug 22, 2009 at 12:12 PM
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    Can i put an e-start on that bike. because it says its only kick.
     
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  8. Aug 24, 2009 at 1:06 PM
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    Okay so I'm seriously considering getting that wr426. They are asking 2400 and maybe I can talk them down a bit. You think it would be a good buy/bike?
     
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  9. Aug 25, 2009 at 2:04 PM
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    It looks like a pretty good deal to me man!
     
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  10. Aug 26, 2009 at 8:59 PM
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    Cool. We'll see what happens and keep you all posted.
     
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  11. Jan 15, 2010 at 6:12 PM
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    I'm getting a KLR 650 this spring. My buddy bought an 09 this last summer and I put about 100miles on it. I am not an experienced dirt rider but I have put almost 15000 miles on my VTX 1300 in the past 2 1/2 years. Anyways, it is a big bike, good power, good on the highway, and good on the dirt. If your not throwing this thing around the deer trails to much, the KLR does about everything well enough to get you through any kind of terrain. Check out Dr. Gregory Fraizer's book & blogs of his around the WORLD trips on an "airhead" BMW, Royal Ensfield, and his KLR. Here is a recent link to one of his articles. http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/284/5523/Motorcycle-Article/Dr--Frazier-Rides-Malaysia.aspx
     
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  12. Jan 22, 2010 at 2:31 PM
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    Well did you get it?

    I own a DRZ400, XT250 and a 71 RT1 360 all great enduro/DS bikes.
     
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  13. Mar 28, 2010 at 9:37 PM
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    I got a Suzuki DR650, bike is fun as hell! Not particularly great at anything but does everything pretty good. I've got mine modded to the gills for trail riding and it's still got nothing on my YZ250 in the dirt but it will still go anywhere... just a bit more work.
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