New bike time

eddieyzf · Derestricted Danger Joined: 14 Nov 2004 Karma :

It getting to that time when I would like a new bike I have
had my yzf600r for a bit now and am thinking about a ccm r30 or a ds644-604 ... Not 100% what is the best to get at 1st I will not be going offroad..but I may do a bit of it later ...
Any help or experience good or bad

Thanks for any help ......

Eddieyzf
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YZF 600 R

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

What is the reason you want to go for a supermoto and what sort of riding do you expect to be doing on it?

You do realise that they are significantly slower if not 'pushed' - they aren't for everyone.

BanditJeff · Trackday Trickster Joined: 24 Jul 2009 Karma :

Definitely test ride a few before making your decision to have this sort of bike.
I had the idea i would have this sort of style of bike as a second bike, but after road testing a DRZ400, XT600, XT660, DR600, i decided that i just couldn't live with the poor power and complete lack of wind protection.

eddieyzf · Derestricted Danger Joined: 14 Nov 2004 Karma :

I am just looking for a change .. I have had my fair
share of going fast . I uesd to go for all day rides
but I work a lot of weekends now so I go for stort
blast that's why I was thinking about a ccm..and stort ride to and from work

Eddie
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YZF 600 R

BanditJeff · Trackday Trickster Joined: 24 Jul 2009 Karma :

A CCM may well suit you if yer only going for short blasts. Just because i never got on with these types of bikes doesn't mean you wont.

eddieyzf · Derestricted Danger Joined: 14 Nov 2004 Karma :

As you say I will have to take 1 or 2 out for a ride be for I get one .... That's for you help
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YZF 600 R

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

The 644 is a bit heavy/slow for my liking, however the engine should be pretty reliable and offers that traditional 'thumper' feel.

I often recommend the Husky 610 range as being a good mix of power, flexibility and gearing, however I've still not really investigated the pre 06 models too much.

Until it died, I quite liked my DRZ engined CCM404 - it offered a good mix of light weight, good suspension and enough power to be fun. It was pretty good on and off road and was easy to swap between the two.

The KTM LC4 range is worth considering too.

If you want serious performance as far as handling goes, the enduro based models, such as the KTM530, Husky 510 etc are pretty good, but the engine's require a lot of maintenance - the real light weight and top spec suspension means they are way, way ahead of anything most people are likely to use them for.

Irezumi aka Reuben · Carrot Top Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Karma :

Do you intend to commute for more than 15 miles each way, do you have to use the motorway/A-roads for more than 5 times a year. If so don't get a supermoto of any description.

Theyre slow, you get soaked and blown about by the wind, it get's freezing. Even my little DRZ vibrates a fair bit, stuff like big KTM's shake your eyeballs. They require more maintanence than a sports bike, they use tyres and chains quicker.

Theyre great fun though!