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| Author: | suffolkbiker [ Thu Feb 09, 2017 4:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Another beginner with the wrong bike |
hi I acquired a KLE500 last year. Not the world's favourite bike I know - but it was cheap. I had an idea to do some off-tarmac riding on it (never done it before) but I became a bit daunted by the weight of the KLE, plus it would need more suitable tyres. I think its time for a bike change. My location is Ipswich. I reckon its a 25mile journey before I even get to the lanes. This means that some dual-carriageway ability is essential unless I buy a trailer or a van. (unlikely) Budget is around £2,500. Electric start would be good to have. Comments invited please : an XR250 L ? or possibly an XR 125 ? Thanks |
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| Author: | Blueray [ Thu Feb 09, 2017 4:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another beginner with the wrong bike |
TTR 250 , Dr 350 |
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| Author: | akendall1966 [ Thu Feb 09, 2017 4:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another beginner with the wrong bike |
Wide ratio 6 speed gearbox would help for road work getting to the lanes crf230f? Sent from my HS-U971 using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | smokinrider [ Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another beginner with the wrong bike |
What blueray said. Best 2 trail bikes ever made, getting rare though so probably keep an eye out for a decent DRZ400. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | GrayHTRF [ Thu Feb 09, 2017 8:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another beginner with the wrong bike |
Ktm 400 exc |
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| Author: | suffolkbiker [ Fri Feb 10, 2017 1:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another beginner with the wrong bike |
Thanks guys. I certainly like what I hear about the DR 350. Very few around though. I'm off to see one this weekend. The same dealership also has an XR250-L in the showroom for the same price. Any comments on the relative merits of these two bikes? The DR is a little heavier but I think has the edge given that I'll be on the dual carriageway quite a bit. |
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| Author: | Blueray [ Fri Feb 10, 2017 1:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another beginner with the wrong bike |
The Dr will be a bit more rugged of road |
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| Author: | GrayHTRF [ Fri Feb 10, 2017 1:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another beginner with the wrong bike |
The DR would be the best out of those two for what you want. |
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| Author: | Hugh Cleary [ Fri Feb 10, 2017 9:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another beginner with the wrong bike |
Greetings, Slight alternative to the DR stable might be a Beta Alp 4.0 because it uses the Suzuki 350 engine. I have been using a Beta for the past year and find it to be a really good compromise for trail and tarmac, I also use trials tyres  My other trail bike is a Serow 225 but that is not so great for tarmac distances  TTFN Hugh. |
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| Author: | suffolkbiker [ Sun Feb 12, 2017 1:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another beginner with the wrong bike |
Thanks for your input everyone. Appreciated. Any thoughts on the CCM 404 DS ? |
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