southeastpete Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 I've read online that the suspension isn't as good on the wr as the ktm, and that those who do road miles too wish it had the 6th gear, how do you find it, as I would ride alot of road, I'm erring toward the ktm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 If youre going to do alot of road miles I would stick with either an XR or a DRZ if you want a more modern looking bike. I had a WR 400 14 year ago and it was **** on the road only good for spending its time on the back wheel, off road it was fantastic best to try and ride a gew before you buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southeastpete Posted March 11, 2015 Report Share Posted March 11, 2015 Yea. I need to test ride for sure. I'm pretty set on a wr450 or exc450 though. I'll he two sets of wheels. But I won't be buying till next year... Wonder what bike the OP will get. I think the xt or drz would be good, I want something with a little more than those two though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua1993 Posted March 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) Thanks for your replies everyone, sorry I forgot about this thread for a little while. After doing much research ect... I've got my heart set on a DRZ 400 SM now. Seems perfect for what I want as I will be riding 90% on the road and only a little offroad and nothing serious. The DRZ seems best suited for this and has low maintenance which is what I want. Also the insurance is much cheaper for the DRZ for me as it my first proper bike and the seat is a little lower which suits me perfect being only 5.9". I just need to find one now as there doesn't seem many around. I've got cash waiting if anyone has one reasonably priced and not too far from Cambridge Kind regards, Joshua Edited March 20, 2015 by Joshua1993 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrypayne Posted January 8, 2020 Report Share Posted January 8, 2020 Hello I'm 53 and owned several motocross bikes in my youth , my last bike was a CR500. sadly I sold her. I've been looking for a super Moto over the last few months not sure what's correct for me. I would like to tinker with it , so I'm happy with an older one. but which one ????. can anyone help me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted January 9, 2020 Report Share Posted January 9, 2020 On 28 February 2015 at 23:05, foxnet22 said: I have s Honda xr 400 r would highly recommend this bike. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) . Edited January 16, 2020 by blackbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted January 16, 2020 Report Share Posted January 16, 2020 On 11/03/2015 at 18:57, southeastpete said: I've read online that the suspension isn't as good on the wr as the ktm, and that those who do road miles too wish it had the 6th gear, how do you find it, as I would ride alot of road, I'm erring toward the ktm just bought a 1090, the smallest of the bigger bikes, the WP front suspension isn't adjustable like the larger bikes, but in my opinion doesn't really need it, not too soft for the road but still soaks up bumps pretty well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted January 19, 2020 Report Share Posted January 19, 2020 On 06/03/2015 at 20:02, magman said: KTM = Keep Taking Money WR or DR for me really? that's a little worrying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) Have you considered the CCM with the Suzuki 650 engine out of the DR? Reputedly unbreakable There is one on eBay 324038470569 for less than £2200 Edited January 20, 2020 by amateur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie to this Posted January 20, 2020 Report Share Posted January 20, 2020 DRZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted January 24, 2020 Report Share Posted January 24, 2020 Owned off road Yamaha, Kawasaki, Honda, KTM, Husqvarna, Yamaha, Suzuki, Montesa, Gas Gas, Beta and a super moto Cagiva. KTMs needed little attention and probably the best of the bunch. Currently building a Honda CR500 AF - been a delay, whilst waiting for a chain protector mounting being welded - I would say the CR500 engines are the pick of that lot. CCMs do not have a great reputation for being a quality assembly, but either the Suzuki or Rotax engines seem bomb proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshootist Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 I nearly bought the craziest of all supermotos last year. The Husaberg FS650. 105kg dry and over 60hp. It's a race bike with a plate though and needs race bike maintenance. In the end I found a modified KTM 690 SMC-R. It's a lot of fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seph234 Posted January 25, 2020 Report Share Posted January 25, 2020 I have the Xt660. not a bad bike for its money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted January 26, 2020 Report Share Posted January 26, 2020 If you want a bulletproof supermoto = DRZ 400sm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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