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Crazy400EX
09-09-2005, 06:06 PM
Got my motorcycle license so i need a good on/off bike. What are some? I've never looked into it so i was just wondering not the best but some that you know of. Thanks
09-09-2005, 06:13 PM
crf450r. get one and just buy 2 sets of wheels, one for knobbies, one for street's, then u can just quick swap them out:macho
09-09-2005, 06:59 PM
the honda XR650L...it's street lega lready too



http://powersports.honda.com/assets/images/model/model_hero_shot/motorcycles/2006/large/XR650L.jpg
Syrus
09-09-2005, 07:16 PM
Ew the older models looks alot sportier. Thats just gross lol.
09-09-2005, 07:34 PM
I was thinking the same thing

But hey just get the new crf450x;)
BLAZE1
09-09-2005, 07:48 PM
KTM. If you go dual sport KTM is the way to go IMO.
MXEDUP337
09-09-2005, 07:56 PM
The Suzuki DR-Z400SM looks sick in my opinion...all black with black rims = tight work. :p
09-09-2005, 08:15 PM
Originally posted by MXEDUP337
The Suzuki DR-Z400SM looks sick in my opinion...all black with black rims = tight work. :p Those bikes are really heavy.
TheFontMaster
09-09-2005, 10:00 PM
Next year after I get a car, I know with gas prices I'll be looking at a crf450, and the parts to make it street legal.
bigbadbrad
09-09-2005, 10:27 PM
xr650r with dual sport kit
exboy
09-09-2005, 10:50 PM
Originally posted by MixMasterMike
the honda XR650L...it's street lega lready too



http://powersports.honda.com/assets/images/model/model_hero_shot/motorcycles/2006/large/XR650L.jpg

first thing i would do was get a new pipe. That pipe is weird lookin.
Plante400
09-10-2005, 12:04 AM
what in the hell are all of u thinking

obviously u want the CRF450X that bike is Mint. comes with a headlight and Small taillight. u can put those babys on the road to without too much trouble. then u have an perfect dual sport bike. those things rip. i got my motorcycle permit jut because im getting one of those.
Plante400
09-10-2005, 12:07 AM
:):):):):)http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/1947/450xxx7eq.jpg
Plante400
09-10-2005, 12:09 AM
sorry i think i just posted the 250..
anyway here is what u want for sure
http://img373.imageshack.us/img373/5407/crf450x6vg.jpg
ny300exrider
09-10-2005, 10:07 AM
i think im going to look into a drz after i get a motorcycle license since it comes street legal. i hear my state is a pita to get offroad bikes street legalized. the black one looks tightt too
Crazy400EX
09-10-2005, 10:23 AM
I'll probably get the drz or the xr650l. thanks guys.
tater_kamik
09-10-2005, 01:24 PM
as far as i am concerned, none of the dual purpose are great at both, i havent ridden very many at all though... but the ones i have ridden i wasnt impressed at all
clutt225
09-10-2005, 03:17 PM
For the street you want wieght so it is stable at highway speed, for cruising. That makes the Kawi 650 KLR a great starter or the KTM 640 ADV or LC4. but the ultimate would be 950 LC8.

The honda xr650l and suki drz400 are more suited for trails.
Any dirt bike converted to street is still a dirt bike and will not ride right on the road. A f pile of fun just not a comuter.

The supermoto versions are a blast on the street but scary as hell on dirt. FRont brakes are huge, tires are street slicks.

Its tough, my call is The Kawi KLR 650
It's cheap, cheap to insure, nice to cruise dirt or pavment.
The KTM LC4 enduro is my dream dual sport.
F-16Guy
09-10-2005, 06:05 PM
I've been looking at a WR450. My buddy from Oregon had one (just sold it), and it was a sweet bike. Probably as close to an MX bike as you could get for the street.
armoks
09-10-2005, 06:07 PM
I'm thinking of looking at the husky:D
09-10-2005, 07:50 PM
a guy i know has a DR650 and he says it rips! and is alot of fun.

the honda xr650L is not liquid cooled.
the xr650R is, but you would have to spen some money to make the 650R legul

the DR & KLR are both liquid colled.

imo i would get the Zuki.

unless i wanted to spen the extra cash and make the 650R legul..
86350x
09-10-2005, 08:47 PM
Originally posted by MXEDUP337
The Suzuki DR-Z400SM looks sick in my opinion...all black with black rims = tight work. :p

For a converted bike, mainly for dirt Honda xr650r, or a Yamaha Wr450.

For a bike mainly for street use, a Suzuki dr650, or the new supermoto 400.

For a mix of both, the regular drz400l. If you're retarded and like rebuilding your transmition,crank, ect then buy a crf. If you talk to honda about converting it they will even tell you not to do it. Go to thumpertalk.com and see why. This bike does not have the oil capacity,crank case venting or strong enough transmition gears for pavement pounding. Baja designs can hook you up, but it would end up costing you so much money it would not be worth your effort. And a uncorked XR650R would kick its but all day long as a dual sport bike.

Don't get me wrong,crfs are good dirt bikes. But they are not meant to be dual sport machines.
09-10-2005, 09:08 PM
Originally posted by 86350x
For a converted bike, mainly for dirt Honda xr650r, or a Yamaha Wr450.

For a bike mainly for street use, a Suzuki dr650, or the new supermoto 400.

For a mix of both, the regular drz400l. If you're retarded and like rebuilding your transmition,crank, ect then buy a crf. If you talk to honda about converting it they will even tell you not to do it. Go to thumpertalk.com and see why. This bike does not have the oil capacity,crank case venting or strong enough transmition gears for pavement pounding. Baja designs can hook you up, but it would end up costing you so much money it would not be worth your effort. And a uncorked XR650R would kick its but all day long as a dual sport bike.

Don't get me wrong,crfs are good dirt bikes. But they are not meant to be dual sport machines.


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