Dual Sport Suggestions

tapdiggy · March 28th, 2010, 10:44 PM

Hey folks,
I find myself wanting a dual-purpose motorcycle and I wonder what everyone has to say on the subject.

kkim · March 29th, 2010, 12:59 AM

what do you plan to do with it? percentage of on road/off road use?

Snake · March 29th, 2010, 05:03 AM

I have heard very good things about the Kawasaki KL 650. Great all around bike.

gnfreak · March 29th, 2010, 05:39 AM

i really enjoyed my 98 Honda XR600 (except for the kick start only...gettin to old for that). Hondas seem to last forever

Dano · March 29th, 2010, 06:48 AM

Suzuki DRZ 400, plenty of support out for it. You can turn it into a supermoto easily with a set of wheels and big brake kit.

CC Cowboy · March 29th, 2010, 08:10 AM

I've had a 350 and my friend has the 650. Not a very good dirt bike (for the way I like to ride), not a very good street bike (for the way I like to ride).

karlosdajackal · March 29th, 2010, 08:14 AM

New Ducati Multistrada?

cnichols79us · March 29th, 2010, 09:24 AM

I have ridden the KLRs and DRs. They are all great, reliable bikes. I would see if you can get out and ride one before you buy, if possible. I have ridden Dual sports from 150-650cc and I have to admit, I think my Favorites were the older DR350. Great combo of power and weight. FUN bike.

tapdiggy · March 29th, 2010, 09:30 AM

Thanks. That was just the kind of feedback I was looking for.

Dano · March 29th, 2010, 09:43 AM

check out www.thumpertalk.com and theres a adventure bike website too I think its www.advrider.com

Sailariel · March 29th, 2010, 10:03 AM

Two of my friends just bought Suzuki SV 650s--a great dual sport. Dual sports tend to be a little on the tall side. With a 30" inseam, the majority of those machines are not a fit for me. Nice to see the South Vietnamese Flag again. I spent 15 months there as a medic and graduated from the Vietnamese Ranger School in NhaTrang. Those Vietnamese Rangers were great guys and tough as nails. It was a priviledge serving with them---also some great memories.

k-os · March 29th, 2010, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dano

Suzuki DRZ 400, plenty of support out for it. You can turn it into a supermoto easily with a set of wheels and big brake kit.

I'm hoping to eventually get a DRZ and make it into a super moto.

backinthesaddleagain · March 29th, 2010, 10:15 AM

Some guys really like Kawis 250 DP bike. A guy I know slightly has a new Mutlistrada on order.

cnichols79us · March 29th, 2010, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k-os

I'm hoping to eventually get a DRZ and make it into a super moto.

Suzuki is putting out a DR-Z400SM in Super Moto Trim from the Factory.... Looks Nice.....

http://www.suzukicycles.com/en/Produ.../DRZ400SM.aspx

tapdiggy · March 30th, 2010, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailariel

Two of my friends just bought Suzuki SV 650s--a great dual sport. Dual sports tend to be a little on the tall side. With a 30" inseam, the majority of those machines are not a fit for me. Nice to see the South Vietnamese Flag again. I spent 15 months there as a medic and graduated from the Vietnamese Ranger School in NhaTrang. Those Vietnamese Rangers were great guys and tough as nails. It was a priviledge serving with them---also some great memories.

Did you mean the V-Strom 650? I like that bike, although they are rarely for sale around here. And I hope seeing the flag brings you good memories and hope. "Unity and Freedom"

k-os · March 30th, 2010, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnichols79us

Suzuki is putting out a DR-Z400SM in Super Moto Trim from the Factory.... Looks Nice.....

http://www.suzukicycles.com/en/Produ.../DRZ400SM.aspx

I think the main appeal of a super moto to me is modifying a dual sport into one.

Sailariel · March 31st, 2010, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tapdiggy

Did you mean the V-Strom 650? I like that bike, although they are rarely for sale around here. And I hope seeing the flag brings you good memories and hope. "Unity and Freedom"

Truong, You are absolutely correct--V-Strom 650. I believe that Friend and Friend in Ellsworth and Orono have some. "Unity and Freedom" Indeed! Very good memories and certainly no regrets. I always felt that I was defending both flags (Countries) US and Vietnam. Hope? Yes. It happened in Germany and to a great degree in Ireland. Everything is possible.

Angel-be-Good · March 31st, 2010, 09:06 PM

The great thing about Suzuki DR350s is that they can be found pretty cheap. I love mine, just a blast on goat trails. Haven't done much dirt 'cause there's not much near me.

ckholloway · March 31st, 2010, 09:16 PM

I loved my KLR I only sold it for fundage for my sand drag quad and because I wasn't riding it whole lot after the busa came home.

pictures from phone140.jpg

tapdiggy · March 31st, 2010, 10:30 PM

That is some real graphics on your dr350, ryan. nice

Angel-be-Good · March 31st, 2010, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tapdiggy

That is some real graphics on your dr350, ryan. nice

I always get a kick out of people coming up to me and asking what size engine it is. The "350" stickers are pretty loud. I love it.

March 28th, 2010, 10:44 PM	#1
tapdiggy Humble Observer Name: Truong Location: Augusta, Maine Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Yamaha XT250 Posts: 612	Dual Sport Suggestions Hey folks, I find myself wanting a dual-purpose motorcycle and I wonder what everyone has to say on the subject. __________________________________________________ Everything I post is "IN MY HONEST OPINION". Why is "Parking Lot Enduro" not a thing?

March 29th, 2010, 08:10 AM	#6
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I've had a 350 and my friend has the 650. Not a very good dirt bike (for the way I like to ride), not a very good street bike (for the way I like to ride). __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

March 29th, 2010, 08:14 AM	#7
karlosdajackal ninjette.org guru Name: Karl Location: Ireland the Hawaii of Europe! Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R Fuel Injected Model 2009 Posts: 357	New Ducati Multistrada? __________________________________________________ My vlogs on Youtube are here

March 29th, 2010, 09:30 AM	#9
tapdiggy Humble Observer Name: Truong Location: Augusta, Maine Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Yamaha XT250 Posts: 612	Thanks. That was just the kind of feedback I was looking for. __________________________________________________ Everything I post is "IN MY HONEST OPINION". Why is "Parking Lot Enduro" not a thing?

March 29th, 2010, 10:15 AM	#13
backinthesaddleagain ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 ZX6R 636 Posts: A lot.	Some guys really like Kawis 250 DP bike. A guy I know slightly has a new Mutlistrada on order. Last futzed with by backinthesaddleagain; March 29th, 2010 at 11:07 AM. Reason: typos

March 29th, 2010, 12:59 AM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	what do you plan to do with it? percentage of on road/off road use?

March 29th, 2010, 05:03 AM	#3
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	I have heard very good things about the Kawasaki KL 650. Great all around bike.

March 29th, 2010, 06:48 AM	#5
Dano ninjette.org sage Name: Dan Location: Perryopolis, PA Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' Blue Ninja 250R and 07' Honda 919 Posts: 605	Suzuki DRZ 400, plenty of support out for it. You can turn it into a supermoto easily with a set of wheels and big brake kit.

March 29th, 2010, 09:24 AM	#8
cnichols79us Fastly Slow!!! Name: Jeff Location: Kent, WA Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki Ninja EX250, 1980 Honda XL125 Posts: 467	I have ridden the KLRs and DRs. They are all great, reliable bikes. I would see if you can get out and ride one before you buy, if possible. I have ridden Dual sports from 150-650cc and I have to admit, I think my Favorites were the older DR350. Great combo of power and weight. FUN bike.

March 29th, 2010, 09:43 AM	#10
Dano ninjette.org sage Name: Dan Location: Perryopolis, PA Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09' Blue Ninja 250R and 07' Honda 919 Posts: 605	check out www.thumpertalk.com and theres a adventure bike website too I think its www.advrider.com

March 29th, 2010, 10:03 AM	#11
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Two of my friends just bought Suzuki SV 650s--a great dual sport. Dual sports tend to be a little on the tall side. With a 30" inseam, the majority of those machines are not a fit for me. Nice to see the South Vietnamese Flag again. I spent 15 months there as a medic and graduated from the Vietnamese Ranger School in NhaTrang. Those Vietnamese Rangers were great guys and tough as nails. It was a priviledge serving with them---also some great memories.

March 31st, 2010, 09:06 PM	#18
Angel-be-Good ninjette.org guru Name: Ryan Location: San Francisco Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '11 Street Triple R Posts: 337	The great thing about Suzuki DR350s is that they can be found pretty cheap. I love mine, just a blast on goat trails. Haven't done much dirt 'cause there's not much near me. __________________________________________________ The Sunday Best \| Current mileage: 50,000

March 31st, 2010, 09:16 PM	#19
ckholloway ninjette.org member Name: Corey Location: Oregon Join Date: Feb 2010 Motorcycle(s): none yet Posts: 142	I loved my KLR I only sold it for fundage for my sand drag quad and because I wasn't riding it whole lot after the busa came home. pictures from phone140.jpg __________________________________________________ Riding is not just something you do, It's a way of life!!

March 31st, 2010, 10:30 PM	#20
tapdiggy Humble Observer Name: Truong Location: Augusta, Maine Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Yamaha XT250 Posts: 612	That is some real graphics on your dr350, ryan. nice __________________________________________________ Everything I post is "IN MY HONEST OPINION". Why is "Parking Lot Enduro" not a thing?

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