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Wanting a dual sport bike: What to get?

Discussion in 'Motorcycles' started by RacerAV, Jun 28, 2011.

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  1. Jul 2, 2011 at 7:25 AM
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    What's your dirt riding experience?

    A 525/530 might be a bit much for your first dirt experience. But a far as dual sports go, it's the bee's knees. Pickup a set of sumo wheels and it'll be a hoot for sure.
     
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  2. Jul 2, 2011 at 7:25 AM
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  3. Jul 2, 2011 at 7:30 AM
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    +1 although for tight woods riding the 525/530s are a bit big. ive heard a lot of good things about the ktm300. big 2stroker but the power is real smooth and it isnt a hard hit. gas mileage is an issue there though but you can always buy an enduro tank.
     
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  4. Jul 2, 2011 at 8:42 AM
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    cheap, nothing to em, easy to work on, reliable.
     
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  5. Jul 2, 2011 at 8:44 AM
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    ummm yeah
    sorry didmt know you had one man.

    when i rode one i was very disappointed in the power. but thats coming from a guy like me that owns a cr500 2 crf450r's and a cbr1000rr

    i would have to do this if i had one.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYbiTKtlFd4
     
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  6. Jul 2, 2011 at 8:46 AM
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    Suzuki DR-Z400SM... a buddy of mine had one and with a little work (flush mount signals and rear fender eliminator) it looked great. just my .02
     
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  7. Jul 2, 2011 at 8:51 AM
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    A KTM 530 is 1 of the best dual sport bikes out there, but KTMs are expensive and expensive to maintain. If u r on a budget, go with a Japanese bike. Also, how big do u wanna go? KTM, Triumph, & BMW have huge dual sport bikes - anywhere from 800 to 1300 cc.
     
    JRockTaco, Jul 2, 2011
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  8. Jul 2, 2011 at 9:06 AM
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    Yes.
     
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  9. Jul 2, 2011 at 4:40 PM
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    On a super moto?
     
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  10. Jul 2, 2011 at 4:44 PM
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    I have an 08 drz400sm for sale. If I get around to it I'll make a thread and link it in my sig
     
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  11. Jul 2, 2011 at 4:52 PM
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    Yup. I can do it on my 950 SM or 530 EXC.
     
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  12. Jul 2, 2011 at 5:05 PM
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  13. Jul 2, 2011 at 5:58 PM
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    why you no drive to pa and ride with me? :(
    pics of you riding a motocross track and muddy woods on a super moto, or i aint believing you
     
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  14. Jul 2, 2011 at 6:00 PM
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    The DRZ's a pretty stout platform. Check out ThumperTalk.
     
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  15. Jul 2, 2011 at 6:55 PM
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    It depends on what the
    OP wants, a dual sport or supermoto. A buddy and I just got in from a little trip around town, just picking on the Harley guys....
     
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  16. Jul 2, 2011 at 7:30 PM
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    You asked a question and I answered it. If you don't want to believe me, don't.
     
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  17. Jul 3, 2011 at 12:27 AM
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    Haha yeaaa... cuz its a super moto.. its only good for shooting around town. I'm looking to get a triumph sport tour. Something that I can cruise on and go for real long rides. If I lived somewhere more rural I'd get a BMW GS800

    I dont believe you ride a super moto in the woods, especially in mud. I have a drz 400 sm and I've also had a kx 250. Theres no way you can ride something that has street tires on the same terrain (in any practical manner) (IMO).
    Sure I've had my sm in dirt before, but you cant rip on it at all.. its more or less idle along and hope you dont get to any mud or sand




    but since im talking about it.. heres a couple pics of it..

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  18. Jul 3, 2011 at 5:07 AM
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    ^^^^Nice looking bike^^^^. Cant see that thing being able to handle itself off road....... What mods have you done to the bike?
     
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  19. Jul 3, 2011 at 5:36 AM
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    The DRZ is just a little under powered. Great starter though. If you have the money I would say go fora KTM or Husqvarna
     
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  20. Jul 3, 2011 at 6:01 AM
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    KTM and Husqvarna's are no joke..... I am looking for something to augment the gas prices. Turning in the 20 mpg Rav4 next week. I might start looking around for a good enduro, since I can't ride the GSXR1000 in the fall or winter.
     
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