Anyone riding a supermoto?

[skyway]

In the last few months I have been toying with the idea of getting involved in some other types of 2 wheel fun. Where I live there are tons of options for off highway use, (the Sierra Nevada's) and countless miles of logging roads. I'm not talking full on hardcore dirt riding here, but if I spot a trail along the way, I want to be able to hop on it and see where it leads.

I am also interested in attending the occasional track day, but don't need the break neck speed involved with a full on crotch rocket, but would like to work on skill's that I am not interested in persuing on the street. A good freind of mine who used to be 3rd fastest desert racer in the state Oregon suggested a steet legal supermoto instead of investing in 2 different rides for both activities. I am looking at the KTM's and would like to get any feedback from anyone who has gone this route.

 

[skyway]

Even though the KTM's look kinda nice, I could easily be talked into one of these DRZ400SM"R".

 

[madmike2]

I looked at the DRZ when I was last at the dealer. Seems to me the parts availability, etc. on the Yammie might be better for you, unless there is quick availability online or a KTM dealer in Modesto. One of the drawbacks of livin' in a semi-remote place.

 

[skyway]

unless there is quick availability online or a KTM dealer in Modesto

They are also the closest Suzuki dealer as well. I'm starting to think I should stay away from the bike show, bad place for my wallet indeed.

D-H CYCLES INC

531 KANSAS AVENUE

MODESTO 95351

CA

www.dhcycles.net

 

[AZJW]

I'm riding an 02' DRZ-400S and love it! This bike with dual sport tires and a 13T counter shaft sprocket is great in the dirt (for a 300 lb. dirt bike). Switch to sport bike tires and 17" wheels and it's a terrific street machine and track tool! I'm faster on my 40 hp DRZ than I am on my 100 hp CBR600! In stock trim, the DRZ is a great mulit use bike, but if you're going to run competitively with KTM's, CRF450, etc.. it'll need a few hop up parts.

 

[designeraccd]

I have a '05 Suzook DR-Z400SM and based on the limited riding I was able to do before my o.e. hip gave out, the bike is a short range curvy road blast to ride! I did get a Corbin saddle which helps decrease the pain from the stock torture rack...err...saddle. Not real fast and certainly short ranged but definately a huge grin factor when underway on back roads. Very good brakes, too. DFO

 

[madmike2]

How about the new Aprilia 650 V-twin, hmmm?

 

[skyway]

How about the new Aprilia 650 V-twin, hmmm?

You mean this one? Oh Yes please and BTW what a nice bike you have there my dear.

 

[madmike2]

Ah, yup, that would be the one! Now mebbe I'd let her ride pillion.....nope. Back to the bike, it looks like the engine protection would be a litle "iffy" on dirt roads. Certainly not one I'd like to go playing "foolhardy" in the dirt. Still, if unique and fast is your thing

[SIZE=8pt]And yes, she looks fast! [/SIZE]

 

[designeraccd]

Where did that pictured Suzook SMR come from? Is that some dealers customized bike or??? Sure looks more eye ball appealing than my all black DR-Z400SM.

Very interesting....or is it the blue that caught my eye while I wait and wait for my new blue '06 A to arrive??? DFO