KawRider
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posted May 17, 2003 05:52 AM
Dual Purpose shopping?
Im looking to get a DP bike and I have it narrowed down to the Honda XR650L, the Kaw KLX 650, and the KLX400S. Anybony have any advise? Im leaning towards the Honda....
But Im open to hear comments/opinions.
Thanks,
  
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swft
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posted May 17, 2003 06:22 AM
You know, that XR650 is a big beasty. Not quite as heavy as the Kaw 650, but still a big bike to take off the road. For trail riding, wouldn't the KLX400S, which is a DR-Z400S, be a better choice? Depending on what state you live in, you may be able to buy an enduro bike like the new WR250F, slap some turn signals on it and register it as a street bike. Enduro bikes come with head and tail lights and the WR250F has electric start.
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fish_antlers
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posted May 17, 2003 09:51 AM
I just picked up a DR650.... plus we now have a dual purpose portion of the site open... check it out in the main forums index
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zxrcy
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posted May 19, 2003 08:10 PM
KTM Supermoto. Great on the street. Lightest of the DP's. Has more road emphasis but the WP suspension is incredible. Lots of grunt but a little pricy. I've had it off trail and the Pirrelli M60 that come stock work pretty well for all but mud and deep dirt.
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ZHooligan
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posted May 19, 2003 09:05 PM
Of those three the Honda is the choice. If you can afford it KTM is King.
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