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Raffles
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PostPosted: 23:24 - 21 Mar 2012    Post subject: Re: Supermotos, your experiences? Reply with quote

Andy J wrote:
I quite like the KTM 640's.

I like (and also own one of) the above but one of the downsides of these machines is that after a few minutes of riding you will think that you have contracted Parkinson's discease.
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PostPosted: 23:39 - 21 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

had a KTM 625 SMC (the proper supermoto version of the watered down 640 LC4).

it was a damn good laugh of a bike, but was just exhausting to ride with the vibes, and the fuel tank range was rubbish too!

they're a great second bike, but no use as an everyday ride...in my opinion based on my experience of owning one.
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PostPosted: 23:53 - 21 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

WEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!


That was my experience.
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PostPosted: 11:21 - 22 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

I love the idea of supermotos. High up, wide bars, not capable of 100,000mph, wheelies etc etc.

It depends what you go for, I really really like the KTM950SM, which isn't really a 'proper' supermoto. That had enough power, and grunt to be fun compared to a sportsbike.

But when I rode G's CCM 400 I thought it was slow, and the single cylinder lump ran out of puff very quickly and I kept slamming into the rev limiter.

It depends what you go for, and remember a proper supermoto will need servicing every couple of minutes.

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PostPosted: 11:34 - 22 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

The CCM 404 uses a DRZ400 lump which is rather asthmatic.

However, if you're used to sports bikes you may well find the same of the KTMs, which are considerably more lively and not far off the weight of the CCM.

The KTMs he's talking about have reasonable service intervals, similar power to 'proper' supermotos, but pay the price in weight - a good 1/3rd or so heavier.

However, that still makes them the lighter end of the scale for such bikes!

Consider a Husky SM610 too. Tend to be a bit cheaper than the KTMs, though less parts around.
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PostPosted: 15:29 - 22 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

As always it really depends on what you plan to use them for.

I've got an 04 KTM 640 LC4-SM which is great fun in town or on bumpy/twisty roads and in general it's fun to ride - unless of course you want
to cover lots of miles, or expect a comfy ride. In which case supermotos are not really for you.

They do run out of power relatively quickly (so if you've got friends on sportbikes they'll leave you behind - untill you get
to the twisty roads of course :p) but I actually like the idea of not doing 2/3x the speed limit all the times - and still have a great time.

But to be fair, the KTM requires quite a bit of a maintenance, especially compared to my other bike.
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PostPosted: 15:40 - 22 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

They are great fun, you can ride like a total dick and get away with it (as in, not fall off). In fact, you pretty much HAVE to ride like a total dick, can't help yourself.

Definately something I'd recommend having at least once but not always the most practical in terms of comfort, speed and tank range.
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PostPosted: 16:02 - 22 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

Always wanted one.

Had a go on a YZ450F which had been converted to SM, was fantastic fun Laughing

Took out the "SM" version of an XT660... the X version I think. Yea, its not an SM, its boring.

Always really fancied having one as a second bike, ideally something along the lines of a KTM 690 or 625 SMC...

640 looks like a good option also. If it came to it I wouldn't say no to a KTM 990 superduke Drooling
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PostPosted: 20:57 - 22 Mar 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just bear in mind that anything from the competition side of a manufacturers range (e.g. Yamaha WRF, Honda CRF) will have service intervals measured in hours of riding time, so if you buy one you'd better be prepared to do the spannering yourself.

If that's not what you want then take a look at the Yamaha WR250X / Suzuki DRZ400SM / KTM 690SMC / Husqvarna SM610 or SM630: they have service intervals measured in thousands of miles.

Four years ago I got a WR250X as my first "big" bike. I've got an R6 as well now, but if I had to choose between the two I'd take the WR every time because it's way more fun despite not being fast or powerful.
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