Which supermoto?

[Razzy]

ok will only be using ti for a weekend blast machine so which is best to go for?

Been looking at the CCM R30, DRZ400sm and as I'm not up to supermotos I don't know anymore lol
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Sorry, did start replying to your other thread, but got distracted.

You haven't given a budget, but I reckon a good start is a KTM525 - this hasn't got as harsh service intervals as full on MX bikes; yet weighs 20kgs less than the DR and CCM; should have more power with a broader spread and has an extra gear.
Also some models come with both electric and kickstart.

To me something that seems a bit more in keeping with the supermoto ethos rather than more of a 'comuter moto'.

Believe they do supermoto versions as standard, but there's usually a few converted ones around as well.

Oh and I hadn't realised you could get a DR-SM for £2k; at this sort of price, maybe not such a bad deal; though I'd still go for something like the KTM.

[Razzy]

Well I have no budget really G as the RSV will be sold to fund it and all brand new ones are coming in no more than 5-6k. I want a proper supermoto and not a commuter and because I don't know alot about them I'm asking you wise men/women, it has to stand up to abuse though
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[lilredmachine]

Keep it in the family...

The current hot ticket is the Aprilia SVX 450 twin. Nice and light, compact and powerful. 6k brand new, but i reckon you could pick one up somewhere cheaper.

https://img176.imageshack.us/img176/4079/dscf0157mn0.jpg
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I believe the 525 is lighter and isn't far off on power comapred to the Aprilia either; and I believe the 525 makes peak power lower down.
The aprilia isn't too light, though is supposed to be quite a good package. Service intervals still aren't too great - it also has it's roots in a competition bike.

Husaberg do pretty decent supermotos, though I seem to hear about them going bang a bit.

If you want a real man's bike...
https://www.atkusa.com/ProductsIntimidator.aspx
Thought they did a supermoto; I'm sure someone would convert one for you .
And yes; that's a 700cc 2 stroke! Can I have a go if you get one? Pleaaaaassseeee?

[lilredmachine]

Dear god, that things a beast. Yes, lets be having a go if someone buys one of those .

Anyway, the Aprilia is obviously a decent package as it beat down the rest and won the supermoto championship this year. So it's performance is no at all in question or doubt. I also would hesitate at calling any bike that weighs 120 kilos wet heavy.
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To be fair, winning a world championship doesn't always translate to a fast road bike, though it is often the case.

120kgs may not seem so heavy, but saying 20% heavier than some of the competition (proper converted comp mx bikes) sounds a bit worse - definitely not the sort of thing that would look very good on big sports bikes.

Apparently though the Aprilia has quite long service intervals for a fairly competition orientated machine; many recommended that you service it more regularly.

As I said, I believe it is supposed to be quite a good package, but to me sounds like it's not quite along the supermoto ethos - stupidly light with a big bulging midrange.

Seen the Aprilia get fairly annihilated by SV650s on track. Could almost hold it's own in the corners, but was left on the straights.

[Razzy]

stop arguing like girls and help me
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Buy my SV650 race bike (with V5) and have a better bike for road use than any of the other supermotos, but with the easy to use wide range of torque.

Sorted .

[Razzy]

stop trying to sell me your crap G

Seriously, I don't want an sv
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[pantyliner]

WHats up all! After years of riding my R6 (and now being married) I am looking for a new ride that has more comfort and a better back seat for a weekend ride, these Supermotos look pretty cool anyone know a site that rates them all??

[Faraz]

I heard the drz400 is a good one and wheelies in every gear

Faraz
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