I tried a Motard last week

Yamerhaw · 06-09-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I agree, having the DRZ is nice, but without the option of full on dirt like mine has, it wouldn't be a bike I would keep. It's highly uncomfortable, get on any road at about 55 mph speed limit or above and you are now battling cars instead of easily passing them like on a sport bike because these things just don't perform above 65. Add to that fact that they are beat the living shit out of you, it's just not a good all around bike. It's a fun toy if you got cash to spare on a bike you won't use a lot, but I wouldn't make it my only bike. One thing I noticed is I have seen a lot of people drawn to these bikes because of the hooliganism aspect of it, just to see these same bikes on craigslist/local forums not a few months after they bought them once they realized it wasn't a good only bike option.

yeah, i have to buddies that just bought aprilias, and they dont like them already, had them for less than a month,

zed · 06-09-2009, 01:17 PM

don't know why but I would like to have one too as an aditional bike. I don't like the 250's though. not enough power.

was92v · 06-09-2009, 08:08 PM

The one I rode was 650 Suzuki. Not a power house, but strong enough to get around on. It would cruise along at 75 just fine. If I had the money to have an additional fun bike I would think about getting one, but not ever as my only ride.

Sean · 06-09-2009, 09:18 PM

The motard is definitely a one-trick pony. But it does that trick very, very well.

There's a big difference between the enduro-based tards like the DRZ than the MX-based motards like the Huskies and home-built Japanese conversions.

Antwanny · 06-12-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean

The motard is definitely a one-trick pony. But it does that trick very, very well.

There's a big difference between the enduro-based tards like the DRZ than the MX-based motards like the Huskies and home-built Japanese conversions.

how do you like the husky and whta year is yours cause im jonesin for the 510 sm, though i need another bike like i need a second pair of nuts

marko138 · 06-12-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Antwanny

how do you like the husky and whta year is yours cause im jonesin for the 510 sm, though i need another bike like i need a second pair of nuts

Such a way with words, young fella.

Antwanny · 06-14-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Such a way with words, young fella.

: ) you know you love me anyway i love the huskies

Sean · 06-14-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Antwanny

how do you like the husky and whta year is yours cause im jonesin for the 510 sm, though i need another bike like i need a second pair of nuts

05. She is a high maintenance, needy bitch but I love her.

Get an 06+ and keep in mind it's an MX bike, not a street bike...and has the same maintenance requirements.

Had a blast on mine scaring sportbikes yesterday:

http://www.vimeo.com/5152798

pauldun170 · 06-15-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sean

05. She is a high maintenance, needy bitch but I love her.

Get an 06+ and keep in mind it's an MX bike, not a street bike...and has the same maintenance requirements.

Had a blast on mine scaring sportbikes yesterday:

http://www.vimeo.com/5152798

Cool vid

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06-09-2009, 01:17 PM	#2
zed yellow don't corner well Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kansas City, KS Moto: 06 ZX10R Posts: 1,243	don't know why but I would like to have one too as an aditional bike. I don't like the 250's though. not enough power.

06-09-2009, 08:08 PM	#3
was92v Nowhere Man Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 558	The one I rode was 650 Suzuki. Not a power house, but strong enough to get around on. It would cruise along at 75 just fine. If I had the money to have an additional fun bike I would think about getting one, but not ever as my only ride.

06-09-2009, 09:18 PM	#4
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	The motard is definitely a one-trick pony. But it does that trick very, very well. There's a big difference between the enduro-based tards like the DRZ than the MX-based motards like the Huskies and home-built Japanese conversions.