Couple questions, unrelated.

thurt88 · May 3rd, 2012, 02:09 PM

Just digging some info about super motards. I've been giving it some serious thoughts but I don't know what Im looking for. I need a resource place so I can figure out what I want or what I can have. I want a dirt bike (kawasaki/honda) with street tires thats legal to ride down the highway basically. Help please...............

And second,
Anyone have any info on this exhaust ? I know the guy is virtually killing his engine but Im more interested in that exhaust. Sounds so sexy.

Link to original page on YouTube.

massacremasses · May 3rd, 2012, 02:10 PM

your youtube vid is broken

thurt88 · May 3rd, 2012, 02:12 PM

fixed it

Countersteer · May 3rd, 2012, 02:46 PM

I think the guy in the video thinks the "red area" on the "left gaugey thing-a-ma-bob" indicates the "power-band'...

csmith12 · May 3rd, 2012, 02:57 PM

massacremasses · May 3rd, 2012, 03:25 PM

get an enduro if you want to ride it on the dirt.

Jono · May 3rd, 2012, 05:47 PM

Coolest 250 that Kawasaki makes, well beside our Ninjas.

I hope this will be my next bike. But I'd be happy with a used DRZ400SM.

alex.s · May 3rd, 2012, 06:24 PM

i thot it wuz gud 4 it 2 redline?

choneofakind · May 3rd, 2012, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

Coolest 250 that Kawasaki makes, well beside our Ninjas.

biggest complaint I've read about with those are the same as the new 250. Not a wide enough swing-arm for super wide tires, and not sticky enough rubber in stock form.

both can be remedied with Pirelli Diablo Rosso II's

Jono · May 3rd, 2012, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

biggest complaint I've read about with those are the same as the new 250. Not a wide enough swing-arm for super wide tires, and not sticky enough rubber in stock form.

both can be remedied with Pirelli Diablo Rosso II's

I wouldn't want to waste a nice set of Pirellis! I am gonna be taking short cuts, jumping curbs, and just being a complete hooligan if I ever get one. No need for sticky tires.

thurt88 · May 4th, 2012, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

Coolest 250 that Kawasaki makes, well beside our Ninjas.

I hope this will be my next bike. But I'd be happy with a used DRZ400SM.

That is a nice looking bike but in my short research so far, I think I'm really liking this:

I don't see any lights or anything, wonder if those could be purchased. I like that kawi but the Ktm looks more like a dirt bike and thats the look I was shooting for.

Quote:

450 SMR: THOROUGHBRED RACING MACHINE
ENGINE
Design Single-cylinder, 4-stroke, spark-ignition engine, liquid-cooled
Displacement 449.3 cm³
Bore 97 mm
Stroke 60.8 mm
Starting aid Electric starter
Engine lubrication Forced oil lubrication with 3 Eaton pumps
Primary gear ratio 29:74
Final drive 14:52
Cooling system Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump
Clutch Wet multi-disc clutch / hydraulically operated
Ignition system Contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment

Jono · May 4th, 2012, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thurt88

That is a nice looking bike but in my short research so far, I think I'm really liking this:

I don't see any lights or anything, wonder if those could be purchased. I like that kawi but the Ktm looks more like a dirt bike and thats the look I was shooting for.

I am sure you could make it street legal with a little work. And that bike would be sick!

massacremasses · May 4th, 2012, 12:31 PM

KTM has multiple SMs that are street legal from the factory. But they are NOT cheap.

Ill let you know how the DRZ400SM is if I get it tomorrow. CROSS YOUR FINGERS this dude trades me for my KX450

cliff0529 · May 4th, 2012, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thurt88

That is a nice looking bike but in my short research so far, I think I'm really liking this:

I don't see any lights or anything, wonder if those could be purchased. I like that kawi but the Ktm looks more like a dirt bike and thats the look I was shooting for.

That bike was not made for street riding and was probably meant to be rebuilt like a dirtbike/racebike (every 60-100 hours or so). If you're wanting a motard, look at either a DRZ400SM, the KLX250SF or find someone that's motarded an XR or DR 650. A Husqvarna SM610 wouldn't be a bad choice either.

You want a bike that was designed to be a dual sport and capable of maintaining highway speeds for extended periods without spending a boatload in maintenance. Remember to check your oil levels regularly as big thumpers tend to burn oil on long trips.

thurt88 · May 4th, 2012, 02:16 PM

Thanks for all the input so far. Im gonna look into

Quote:

look at either a DRZ400SM, the KLX250SF or find someone that's motarded an XR or DR 650. A Husqvarna SM610 wouldn't be a bad choice either.

I do like those KTM's and its a shame about that bike not being for the highway.

More reading revealed Yamaha WR250S

Gets rave reviews, but again, that KTM.

massacremasses · May 4th, 2012, 11:27 PM

KTM sells street ready supermotos. Ive looked into them. They are just to pricey for me.

I think there is a smaller one too.

May 3rd, 2012, 02:09 PM	#1
thurt88 ninjette.org guru Name: Tommy Location: Missouri Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CRF250L, 2010 ninja 250r Posts: 413	Couple questions, unrelated. Just digging some info about super motards. I've been giving it some serious thoughts but I don't know what Im looking for. I need a resource place so I can figure out what I want or what I can have. I want a dirt bike (kawasaki/honda) with street tires thats legal to ride down the highway basically. Help please............... And second, Anyone have any info on this exhaust ? I know the guy is virtually killing his engine but Im more interested in that exhaust. Sounds so sexy. Link to original page on YouTube.

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Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Coolest 250 that Kawasaki makes, well beside our Ninjas. I hope this will be my next bike. But I'd be happy with a used DRZ400SM.

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May 4th, 2012, 12:31 PM	#13
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	KTM has multiple SMs that are street legal from the factory. But they are NOT cheap. Ill let you know how the DRZ400SM is if I get it tomorrow. CROSS YOUR FINGERS this dude trades me for my KX450 __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

May 4th, 2012, 11:27 PM	#16
massacremasses Avid Kitteh Poster Name: Justin Location: Norcal Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Yamaha TTR 50 SUCK IT Posts: A lot.	KTM sells street ready supermotos. Ive looked into them. They are just to pricey for me. I think there is a smaller one too. __________________________________________________ I powdercoat stuff Help me pay for my addiction I say funny stuff. http://twitter.com/JustinPWNSyou sometimes... I write like a 12 year old too, http://justinpwnsyou.wordpress.com/

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