Which supermoto and why?

[rictus01]

A couple of bikes back my brother had a CCM R30, which was ok but a bit extreme for everyday (so he says) and limited if your only bike, he's had for a couple of years a z1000, but has recently added a DR-Z 400 sm for his commute, he loves it, bit gutless over 80mph, but that's not really a problem on the North circular.

Got it nearly new a 2007 model for a good price to.




Cheers Mark

[the_lone_wolf]

Originally Posted by krhall

It does have some dual carriageways, but tbh the SV has rarely been above 70mph................40-50mph is the norm.

prolonged riding over 50 or so would be very tedious, imagine riding a bmx at that kind of speed and you get the idea of how much wind protection is offered, and the engine hasn't got that much left in it from 70+

that said, the engine is willing and eager at lower speeds, the handling is superb around town (or anywhere really) and the high up riding position makes for great visibility, i'm 5,9 or so but have long arms and legs and i can get both toes solidly on the ground when stopped

but provided you don't sit at 60+ on your way to work you'll arrive with a huge cheeky grin, i promise you that

Yamaha XT660 is a decent option, and you can get a nice, v. low miler for c. £2700.

The one mod you do need is fitting a power commander, as the fuelling is a bit snatchy without it. The PC sorts it out nicely though. Height is fine for shorties - I'm 5ft6 and can get tippitoes down on both sides without any adjustment.

Originally Posted by Ceri JC

+1 that's what I'd have.

yep, defo the DRZ400SM

its a crackin bike

dont worry about your height, it sags a fair bit and there's 17 clicks worth of adjustment on the front and rear suspension

since I am the proverbial short a-r-s-e at 5 ft 6in, I moved the forks up 5mm and shaved an inch off the seat, its moulded in 2 parts of foam so if you remove the lower part, you dont lose any of the contours and it looks like it aint been touched

only had it since mid september and love it, it handles really well

Originally Posted by scooby2102

yep, defo the DRZ400SM

not for £1000 you would'nt, you would strugle to find a tidy one for £1500 (IMO)

Originally Posted by hovis

not for £1000 you would'nt, you would strugle to find a tidy one for £1500 (IMO)

ooooops, never noticed that bit about the budget

managed to blag mines on the interest free deal, px was 1200 less the retail left 79 quid per month x 36

[northwind]

KTM Duke 1s can be very cheap sometimes, since it's an old model- now 2 models old in fact. But that might be a bit tall for you. Likewise MZ Mastiff, they were cheap new but fairly tall.

I was thinking the SV & £1500, not just £1500 on its' own.

ohhhhhhhhh

so thats £1600 max










£3000-£3500?

I reckon I will be getting a DRZ400sm.

I know they are down on power compared to a lot of SUMO's (and my old SV) but the black one really flicks my switch

Since my SV/Freelander interface a while back, I don't mind avoiding motorways for a while . 400cc = cheap(er) ins and tax too.