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rictus01
09-01-09, 06:40 PM
I know a few of you on here have them ( I've ridden the SM recently and the S a couple of years ago, but refresh my memory), realistic performace figures please, usable difference between S & SM (won't be doing any off road stuff) and recommended mods.
Oh and what are your thoughts on this?
"DRZ, change the frame for a lighter one, increase compression from 11.3:1 to 12.1:1 longer swingarm and better suspension"
A standard DRZ-SM saves over 80kg on my current bike, which is what I'm after, just as an everyday thing, I know distance is limited but around town and the odd B road stuff should be fine.
You views ?
Cheers Mark.
Love mine bit wierd having no rev counter took it back from Perth to fraserburgh about 150milesish first run in dark -2c sat at 75-85 most of way without a prob, I have had it about 100 but that was about it for me sit at speed limits easy, overtaking not so effortless if car is going about 60+ and forward planning needed, with out a rev counter can be wierd sitting at 80 as don't know how close to max u r I sit about 70 on her fine so for what ur saying it would b good fun. I have sm btw and the post done on phone will check it when on comp later hth
I too am in the market for an upgrade for my Hyosung 125SM daily hack. My candidates at the moment are the the Yamaha WR250 and DRZ. Can wait for a year longer though but weighing options just the same.
the_lone_wolf
09-01-09, 07:53 PM
I know a few of you on here have them ( I've ridden the SM recently and the S a couple of years ago, but refresh my memory), realistic performace figures please, usable difference between S & SM (won't be doing any off road stuff) and recommended mods.
S: off road wheels, front brake, and front suspension
SM: 17" wheels, USD front fork and 330mm front disc setup
other than that they're exactly the same bike, expect ~90mph genuine top speed, acceleration is laborious after 70, lots of torque low down but runs out of puff at high revs, around town it's light and snappy and zips through traffic well with a high seated position
recommend you re-jet the carb for chalk and cheese throttle response, fit a full race system if you can afford the cost and take the noise, big singles respond better than twins or IL4s to free flowing exhausts, but you won't see the other side of 40BHP without more mods, if you want you can fit the FCR carb off the E model for even better throttling but tbh you might as well buy a better bike to begin with if speed is your aim
Oh and what are your thoughts on this?
"DRZ, change the frame for a lighter one, increase compression from 11.3:1 to 12.1:1 longer swingarm and better suspension"
save your money and buy a KTM instead, you don't buy a DRZ to go racing, you buy it because it's bullet proof fun to ride round town, whoever said to put a lighter frame in is nuts, the engine weighs a ton compared to properly light supermotos so you might as well start with a better bike
A standard DRZ-SM saves over 80kg on my current bike, which is what I'm after, just as an everyday thing, I know distance is limited but around town and the odd B road stuff should be fine.
You views ?
Cheers Mark.
sound like the perfect bike, not only is it light but the leverage you have on the bars and the way it rides makes it feel even lighter than the SV, expect 70-80miles from a tank if you give it some go and a little more if not
oh, and mine's for sale, see my sig:mrgreen:
rictus01
09-01-09, 08:43 PM
well it looks like I've taken the leap now, pickup Sunday hopefully if it's as expected.
Not a DRZ, but a CCM 404 DS, 20kg lighter than the DRZ, WP suspension and slightly more power, so should be good.
http://www.ccmmotorcyclesuk.com/images/stories/404ds_super_large.png
Cheers Mark.
ccm nice my dad had a 644 dual sport fun bike.
Rictus congrats that looks like a stonking bike! Is it terribly expensive?
rictus01
09-01-09, 10:58 PM
Rictus congrats that looks like a stonking bike! Is it terribly expensive?
It's a 2004 model, came in under my budget so well pleased, even a few hundred under the DRZ's I was watching, so no I don't think so.
Cheers Mark
i think ccm do their own range of cans the sound is immense on the 644 well worth it.
Be sure to get somebody snap you some pictures of you having fun on the bike and post them here as soon as you get hold of it ok. I'm sure it's gonna be a great ride.
rictus01
09-01-09, 11:11 PM
i think ccm do their own range of cans the sound is immense on the 644 well worth it.
does he have the original rotax lump or the Suzuki one ? work on a few rotax's but apparently the Suzuki lump is easier to live with if not quiet so characterful.
i think it was the freewind engine 01 or 02 may have been rotax.
I like the look of the CCMs, British built too. I think they had some reliability/rot issues a few years ago but theyve sorted that out?
rictus01
09-01-09, 11:15 PM
Not sure, I know the 2001 R30 was one of the last with the rotax. both good in their own way.
I looked at the 600-650 singles, but around the 160kg and not much more power it seemed pointless to go there, I'll be keeping the T'bird for distance work.
And yeah I'll get some pics up at some point.
Cheers Mark.
yeah their carp for distance but keep to the backroads and theres nothing more fun i reckon.oh and i'd love a r30.
rictus01
09-01-09, 11:18 PM
by all accounts they are wicked traffic tools, but if it allows me to ride more without tiring me out it'll have done it's job.
Over 100kg lighter than the Triumph.
you definitely feel the extra weight on bigger bikes when i went from the kmx to the sv i had to give it a coupla weeks to get my head round how shockingly heavier it was(though it's not exactly a heavy bike) but from just over 100kg to 170 is a fair jump something like a r30 would be brilliant to chuck round traffic do you get two sets of wheels with yours.
rictus01
09-01-09, 11:29 PM
Na only the supermoto one's but then I can't do off road anymore as the knee is knackered so not really a worry for me.
Cheers Mark.
if you dont offroad your not missing much then still got a skid pan from it in the garage i miss it and it wasn't even my bike.
R30 ... had two of them - they get slagged, but I loved both of them - wish I still had either ( although I did love the black one ) If I was considering a DRZ for the road, I'd get another R30 tomorrow instead - far better. Don't believe all the bad press, normally from people who never had one, they are good bikes, VERY good.
Spokey
rictus01
09-01-09, 11:37 PM
done the "scrambling" (what it was called in my day) and a year of trials riding, so it's not as if I'll be longing to take the thing over a field or something, just a fun way of getting a light bike without having to get something a bit plain like a CB500/ER5/GS500 or alike.
Hope the trip to Powys to collect isn't too difficult ;)
looks fantastic Mark I want one :D
daved407
10-01-09, 09:16 AM
I also have loved the CCMs. They are not so popular over here but its something different about them that I like. Yes they are British from Bolton way, I know I have the KTM but if I found a CCM for sensible money Id get it and leave it at 'ar kids' for when im over in the car. Then Id have a bike to use when Im in the UK. If I fly across no wheels at all. If I drive across no bike. If I bike across no duty frees!
I too notice a huge difference stepping from a road bike to a supermoto. riding position, weight, handling and power. All i can say is different tools for different jobs. But if you dont need motorways or dual carriageways then a SM is the way ahead. If you are half sensible it may even be a license saver.
xXBADGERXx
10-01-09, 09:42 AM
I used to lust after a Vivid Green R30 a couple of years ago , I wouldn`t say no to a CCM and very nearly became an owner before I got the SV
rictus01
10-01-09, 10:04 AM
Hope the trip to Powys to collect isn't too difficult ;)
looks fantastic Mark I want one :D
I'm only going 35 miles mate, unless they've moved wales closer it ain't there...:D
rictus01
11-01-09, 05:01 PM
Got it back, pretty little thing really.
http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1973/67/122/621884134/n621884134_1396540_5348.jpg
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1973/67/122/621884134/n621884134_1396541_5737.jpg
Cheers Mark.
rictus01
11-01-09, 05:16 PM
bit of a bonus as well, came with a full yoshi system fitted.....:cool:
nice their real expensive too result should sound fruity then.
Good thing about the CCM is that they use the "E" engine which has a better carb and a hotter cam which means more power - was what went in the proper enduro version.
Looks like a good buy that - would like one of them myself - with a set of knobblies for the weekend ... :mrgreen:
Enjoy
Spokey
rictus01
12-01-09, 04:04 PM
Just been out for my first real ride on it.....WOW, it's a supercharged push bike, it really is so light it's untrue, the wind was blowing it over at the lights and I had to brace it..... no kidding... never done that on a Triumph, pulls well, and from what I remember a little more grunt than the DRZ, but not a lot between them, the height thing is idea, 2 hours in the saddle and no sore bits as well,you'd think someone measured me for it!.
Haven't hooked the front up yet, being a bit wet and slippery out there just now, but I can see the temptation people have on these things, although speeding shouldn't be an issue, it feels really fast, then you look down ( yes you have to actually look down) and the speedo says 41 mph.
Had fun though, a good start.
Oh and as to "having a go"( a number have already asked) perhaps in a while, we'll see once new buike syndrome wears off.
Cheers Mark.
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