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kat250 · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Karma :

Im basicly looking at buying one on suzukis finance option atm. I just want to know what the difference in models( i know thye sm and the trailie model) I have heard of some of the models having plastic tanks? That kinda thing. Im prob gonna get an sm model but want to buy the parts for trail riding too. Anyone care to offer some advice.
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MRX Steve · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 02 Mar 2006 Karma :

Never had the 2 wheel version, but have the same engine in my quad and they are strong engines, very reliable.
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cagiva gezzer · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Mar 2003 Karma :

The plastic tank version has less "road features" such as indicators (i think).

It also has a different carb, louder pipe and ignition. Might run hotter cam timings and higher compression.

Any decent motocross / trail bike shop should be able to tell you.

I wouldn't get the plastic tank version, as the gain you get is not worth the lack of comforts.
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andy198712 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Karma :

it depends what you want it for?

sm for road riding

S model for mainly road with some off road
and E for mainly off road, its much better then the S so choise wisely
i'd go with E but its up to u

ohdannyboy · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 21 May 2005 Karma :

Hi there, i brought one in july last year as my first proper bike. i got the SM model and its great... as a first bike, i was craving more power after a few weeks, i think it puts out 34bhp standard and as i brought the 05 model i couldnt find any bling bits for it like exhausts, susp or brakes ect.

bottom line, id say that its good as a first step on the bike ladder but if you have got an itchy throttle hand like me then you will be wanting something with a bit more punch. Im getting a hornet 600 in july to aleviate the power predicament. Twisted Evil

anyway hope i helpd good luck in finding your bike Thumbs Up

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

As a road bike, trail style bikes are rarely that powerful feeling.
Especially factory supermotos usually.

However get it off road and you'll have plenty enough of go.

andy198712 · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 24 Oct 2005 Karma :

depends where you use it too, dont use it on long striaghts and stuff get it in the twisties and back lanes then they're greaT!!!!

kat250 · World Chat Champion Joined: 22 Feb 2005 Karma :

Thanks for the info. Im wanting an sm more than anything(it seems to be a cheap reliable option) Im currently on an sv650. Im an aprentice motorcycle mechanic aswell (Was thinking of picking up the faster engine and bits and having two engines and tuning one up abit Twisted Evil

. I am wanting to do abit of off road aswell but my main prioraty is a 10 mile comute of back road so no problem with straights. But keep coments coming people Thumbs Up

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