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|I wouldn't shy away from a kick start only bike either. Most smaller bikes area dead easy to kick into life. Plus it's cool |
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I'm no off road expert, however I had a DRZ400E that I used off road, it was great for blasting along gravel/hard pack roads, not sure I would have enjoyed mud plugging on it, it is a heavy bike, (the E is actually lighter than the S by a few kg's).
There is a Suzuki kickstart kit available for the DRZ, easy enough to find with a quick google!
My puny little XL125 seems quite capable on green lanes, so don't discount going smaller!
I wouldn't discount a 250 for the road section, how fast do you actually want to go?
I might have a punt on a KLX250 later this year, will have to do more research though. ____________________ "Everybody needs money, that's why they call it money!" |
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My TTR was £1100, my CRM was £1400.
Both of which are fantastic machines. Both will do around about 95mph flat out. When they were both working, I'd pick the TTR because of that engine. I loved it. I'm not a fan of enduro machines, I can never really get on with them, I'm not sure why though.
The CRM is good, but I find I have to bear in mind the revs and gear selection a bit more. They're both OK on the road, TTR slightly better but nothing in it really, only the better brakes on the Yamaha swing it for me.
Please note, the CRM is almost completely standard, barring some suspension work, the Yamaha has had about three grand chucked at it, I would guess. It's now awaiting an engine strip to replace a broken bit of casing. I must get onto that, it's been over two years.
I would recommend the TTR. If I could only have one of my bikes, that would be it. Cheap to run, service, insure. Fairly reliable. Parts are a bit tricky but not impossible, depends what you're after.
Best of luck. ____________________ Current:1991 Honda MT50 (Soon to be a H100/MTX/MT5 hybrid), 1976 Honda Cub C70, 2005 Honda Varadero 125, 1993 Yamaha TTR250 Open Enduro , 2010 Road Legal Stomp YX140, 1994 Honda CRM 250 MK III, 1999 Cagiva Mito 125, 1992 Honda CB400 Super Four, Stomp T4 230, 1984 Honda H100s, 2009 Sym XS125K
Past:2003 Aprilia RS125, 1982 Kawasaki GPZ550(FREE BIKE!)
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Owning a KTM 450 as I do,I cna definitely say that I prefer this bike over my XR400R ex-race bike (which is kick start only).
Having raced both at the Hafren event a number of times,the lightness of the 450 over the 400 was a definite advantage.
But that is just my preference
As I read OPs opening post,my mind immediately thought of the TTR250R,which,in the USA,has been found to perform much better with a 305cc piston kit installed,without any loss in reliability.
A friend bought his grey import TTR for £900 and although he feels he is not up to competing on it,he still enjoys the occasional greenlane outing. ____________________ Just talk bikes.What else is there?
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I would advice against wulfsport boots. My first pair of mix boots were Wulf and I needed a 13 and they feel a bit clumsy. I bought some AlpineStar Tech 5's and they feel like trainers. So much better, if you're comfortable in the gear, you'll wear it. I never wore my Wulf boots. You can have them for 50 if you want, I'm normally a ten as well? Not a bad starter boot but I never had the patience to break it in. I bought them when I was 18 for about £130 and used them about ten times. I'm now 22.
I have only ever heard good things about the EXC 400 early 2000 models.
A mate of mine races and lanes one. Supposed to be a really good bit of kit.
Armour, I picked up a GP Pro full body armour kit a few years ago for 60 quid, again, when I was about 18, from the NEC bike show. I was six foot four and about twelve stone. I'm now about fourteen stone and it still fits well. It was a medium. Best advice is try it on. I love it. It is my favourite thing I have bought gear wise. Saved me from a good few bruises I reckon. Some people don't like the full body armour and prefer separate chest plates, elbow pads and kidney belts. Nice and light and doesn't get too hot.
Have fun mate! ____________________ Current:1991 Honda MT50 (Soon to be a H100/MTX/MT5 hybrid), 1976 Honda Cub C70, 2005 Honda Varadero 125, 1993 Yamaha TTR250 Open Enduro , 2010 Road Legal Stomp YX140, 1994 Honda CRM 250 MK III, 1999 Cagiva Mito 125, 1992 Honda CB400 Super Four, Stomp T4 230, 1984 Honda H100s, 2009 Sym XS125K
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 6 years, 325 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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