Who would buy this bike?

Kudoos to you Greg
I never would have guessed

 

Unless you're going to track it, either one of those bikes are poor choices in my opinion. These things are geared for a motocross track, riding any kind of highway/ 50mph+ speeds is going to be very uncomfortable. Now if it were a WR or a 450x, which are internally geared longer on top, they would make much better street commuters. Even with significant changes to your sprocket ratio, these are not good street bikes at all.

Also, being as you've only ridden some street bikes, I'd like to remind you that these bikes are KICK START ONLY. It gets to be a real pain in the ass, trust me i've still got an 02 WR426.

Get a newer WR450, or one of the KTMs that come street legal out of the box with e-start. The DRZ both 400 and the 650 are dogs. They're heavy as hell, and compared to the WR's and KTM's, feel very weak.

 

Okay guys. Hang in there with me. Thanks for all the advise.

What do you think of this guy?








2004 KTM 625 SMC Supermoto

Low miles in excellent condition. Bike has been tuned and maintained properly while I've owned it.

ADDITIONAL PICTURES - Click Here

Mileage - 6591
Hours - 181.4
Tires - Michelin Pilot Power - Brand New less than 100 miles! Had super heavy duty tube installed on rear and regular tube on front.
Plastics - All black set. Only been installed for about 500 miles and look brand new. Also have complete stock orange set
Exhaust - Pro Circuit. Also have Big Gun full exhaust that will be included.
Carb - Removed and cleaned approximately 400 miles ago and proper JD jet kit was also installed.
KTM Aftermarket Airbox Cover Installed
Battery is fresh and also has new battery cables and starter relay.
Trail Tech X2 headlight
KoubaLink - Also have stock links if desired.

Also including R&D Racing Flex Jet Fuel Screw and all components necessary for next oil change (Motul Oil, Both Filters and new crush washers)

Bike runs like a raped ape and is very reliable. I just don't ride it very often and I currently have other toys that are occupying my time and money!

 

I linked that one earlier in this thread. It looks like a really nice bike.

 

Thanks, man.
I've been a biker for 48 years.



Greg

 

You're right, DRZ's are heavy and underpowered. The curb weight on mine is 301 pounds with a full tank of gas and my engine only puts out 36 horsepower. However, the SM is an extremely reliable transportation vehicle... and the engine is bulletproof.

Greg

 

The Snake, FTMFW!

 

OP, don't rule out a DRZ yet. I have a 2013 and i changed a few things. An exhaust, 3x3, and a jet kit make a big difference. This bike is a lot of fun. My opinion, the gearing is fine; if you don't like it, there are different sprockets out there.

 

You need a MX bike!!!