Dual sport question
I searched around and didn't see much info on the dual sports.
My buddy is looking into getting a dual sport and selling his KTM 250 (thumper trail bike). He doesn't ride as much trails anymore but still rides (his daughters have 2 ATVs). He's looking for a bike that he said would be 75% street (work and some mountain twisties) and 25% off road (ATV trails and such). So he'd like one that can hit around 70mph or so. He's considering the DRZ400 but wonders how different a 650 (KLR/XR) would be from the 400. Is the KLR650 too bulky for somewhat aggresive trail riding? Any suggestions? |
Almost could go the DRZ400SM, you can do forrest roads with the right tires and still tear up the asphalt.
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I thought the SM also but he rides more aggresive off road than just forrest roads. Does some single track but not much into jumping a dirt bike.
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How does it do at 60+ mph? Are you pigging off the rev limiter? Does it feel unstable at higher speeds? I think those are his main concerns, especially if he gets the knobby tired dual. I think he'd like the SM better (or a FZ6/1) but his daughters ride ATVs and he needs something to go on trails so he can ride with them. |
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The DRZ400E, is great for trails, but sucks on the freeway. KLR's suck on both. An XR or a DR650, properly kitted, will do a reasonable job on and off road. Heavy, yes, but lots of torque. I've had XR's, and DR's, but finally settled on a KTM LC4 640. 14 inches of ground clearance, 300 lbs. dry, White Power suspension front and rear, and a kick-ass motor. It's OK on the freeway, and there isn't any trail that isn't two-stroke only, I wouldn't take it on. JC |
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Weestrom (650) or KLR650 are both supposed to be great- depending on how aggressive he's getting in the dirt. In favor of backroads, at least for the stuff I know of around here, the KLR would be my choice over something smaller. That thing was a lot of fun and didn't feel overworked on the street like a smaller engine does. Plus, maintenance is much farther apart. 15,000 for a valve check I think.
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He's looked around some more and decided on a DRZ400. He won't be going above 80 much so he thinks he'll be happy. If he doesn't like it he'll just sell it.
Thanks for the input. though I did tell him to quit being a pussy and get a CR500 |
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