Hello SMJ my name is Brent, I have been riding for 17 years, and I finally got myself onto a supermoto bike at the beginning of this summer. I did a lot of research and ended up buying a Suzuki DRZ 400s. The bike has been great, no issues at all, decent power, and I've got to say this is the most capable bike ive ever ridden. I have done everything on this bike, long road trips, tight twisty trails, riding on fire trails, and carving up the twisties. I love everything about this bike except it’s too heavy and too slow. Before anyone suggests to just modify the bike, and + the HP i have thought about it and i feel like it would be a waste of $$$ because the bike will always be heavy. With the experience i have gained riding this summer i now have a little different wants in my bike. First off the bike will primarily be ridden on the street with occasional dirt days. I want the bike to be geared low-med RPM’s for cruising at 60mph all while having passing power at those speeds and a torque monster off the line. I know one bike can’t do everything but a true race/ hooligan bike is a must here
Let me know what you think, experiences with these bikes, limitations, strengths, ext.
Options i have considered, but am open to anything…
1) Honda CRF450x
2) Honda XR650R
3) KTM 560 SMR
4) KTM 530 EXC
5) Aprilla SVX 550
Thanks guys!
Options i have considered, but am open to anything…
1) Honda CRF450x
2) Honda XR650R
3) KTM 560 SMR
4) KTM 530 EXC
5) Aprilla SVX 550
Thanks guys!