Results 1 to 24 of 24

Thread: Upgrade from DRZ

  1. #1
    Senior Member bodhizafa's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Louisville
    Posts
    989

    Upgrade from DRZ

    So I've had a DRZ supermoto for a few years now but I would really like something a bit better. I have to wheel setups for it, love it with the knobbies off road and with the slicks on road

    What would people recommend to get that would be an upgrade from it but still do the same things (just better)? Needs to be street legal.

    WR450? EXC450? Husky450 ?????????
    To those dead souls inching along the freeways in their metal coffins,... ..we show them that the human spirit is still alive

    Hyper 1100
    KTM 450 XCW

  2. #2
    Jenny's Pet Monkey Ghost's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Frank's wettest dreams
    Posts
    5,113

    Re: Upgrade from DRZ

    My cousin had a 2009 KTM 690 Enduro-R/SM was a lot of fun...

    http://www.ktm.com/us/enduro/690-enduro-r-usa.html
    Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.
    ~Hunter S. Thompson



  3. #3
    Princess of Prius Sean's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    West
    Posts
    6,926

    Re: Upgrade from DRZ

    I was talking to a guy last weekend who races in the supermoto series and he was saying he rides a Honda CRF450.

    Here ya go!
    http://westslope.craigslist.org/mcy/3049600923.html

    Also look at these. The 525 has the same chassis as the 450 (at least for the EXC's), 5 pounds more, and more hp. I have no idea how it's set up differently between the EXC and SMR. Plus, 6 speed tranny.
    http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/ktm_525_smr_2005.php

  4. #4
    Senior Member bodhizafa's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Louisville
    Posts
    989

    Re: Upgrade from DRZ

    Quote Originally Posted by Ghost View Post
    My cousin had a 2009 KTM 690 Enduro-R/SM was a lot of fun...

    http://www.ktm.com/us/enduro/690-enduro-r-usa.html
    Awesome bike but I'd want to stay smaller for offroad stuff.
    To those dead souls inching along the freeways in their metal coffins,... ..we show them that the human spirit is still alive

    Hyper 1100
    KTM 450 XCW

  5. #5
    Senior Member bodhizafa's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Louisville
    Posts
    989

    Re: Upgrade from DRZ

    Quote Originally Posted by Sean View Post
    I was talking to a guy last weekend who races in the supermoto series and he was saying he rides a Honda CRF450.

    Here ya go!
    http://westslope.craigslist.org/mcy/3049600923.html

    Also look at these. The 525 has the same chassis as the 450 (at least for the EXC's), 5 pounds more, and more hp. I have no idea how it's set up differently between the EXC and SMR. Plus, 6 speed tranny.
    http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/ktm_525_smr_2005.php
    I saw that red framed WR the other day on Clist. There's a nice KTM 450 SXC (???? something like that, not the EXC) with the SM and dirt setup.

    Wonder how the honda's are for maintenance?
    To those dead souls inching along the freeways in their metal coffins,... ..we show them that the human spirit is still alive

    Hyper 1100
    KTM 450 XCW

  6. #6
    Princess of Prius Sean's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    West
    Posts
    6,926

    Re: Upgrade from DRZ

    Quote Originally Posted by bodhizafa View Post
    I saw that red framed WR the other day on Clist. There's a nice KTM 450 SXC (???? something like that, not the EXC) with the SM and dirt setup.

    Wonder how the honda's are for maintenance?
    SX is supercross (I think) and is meant for motocross tracks. Very close gearing and not good as a road or trail bike. I'm not 100% sure on this, but pretty sure.

  7. #7
    Senior Member willb003's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    Denver
    Posts
    1,214

    Re: Upgrade from DRZ

    You can come check out my ktm 520 if you want.

  8. #8
    Pimp Daddy Matty's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    In my own lil world!
    Posts
    6,496

    Re: Upgrade from DRZ

    Husqvarna 510 or 610. Or KTM 690 SMC. Both are street legal and both have street and dirt setups available.

    I was really considering the KTM 690 SMC. The only bitch is that I'm 5'7" with a 30" inseem. An the KTMs seat height is at 36" or 37."
    Remember Yesterday. Plan For Tomorrow. Live For Today.

    Current Stable:

    'o5 SuzukiGSX-1oooR
    (Custom Street Fighter).
    'o6 Pitster Pro 50cc Pit Bike (125cc Big Bore Kit).

  9. #9
    Jenny's Pet Monkey Ghost's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Frank's wettest dreams
    Posts
    5,113

    Re: Upgrade from DRZ

    Quote Originally Posted by Matty View Post
    Husqvarna 510 or 610. Or KTM 690 SMC. Both are street legal and both have street and dirt setups available.

    I was really considering the KTM 690 SMC. The only bitch is that I'm 5'7" with a 30" inseem. An the KTMs seat height is at 36" or 37."
    Read a review when I was first considering a SuMo where the tester was 5' 8" w 30" inseam and he said that while it's a stretch when stopped it's pretty perfect when riding.

    YMMV
    Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.
    ~Hunter S. Thompson



  10. #10
    Pimp Daddy Matty's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    In my own lil world!
    Posts
    6,496

    Re: Upgrade from DRZ

    Quote Originally Posted by Ghost View Post
    Read a review when I was first considering a SuMo where the tester was 5' 8" w 30" inseam and he said that while it's a stretch when stopped it's pretty perfect when riding.

    YMMV
    I sat on it plenty of times. Great riding position. Just had to be completely off the bike to get my tippy toes down on one foot.
    Remember Yesterday. Plan For Tomorrow. Live For Today.

    Current Stable:

    'o5 SuzukiGSX-1oooR
    (Custom Street Fighter).
    'o6 Pitster Pro 50cc Pit Bike (125cc Big Bore Kit).

  11. #11
    Jenny's Pet Monkey Ghost's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Frank's wettest dreams
    Posts
    5,113

    Re: Upgrade from DRZ

    Quote Originally Posted by Matty View Post
    I sat on it plenty of times. Great riding position. Just had to be completely off the bike to get my tippy toes down on one foot.
    Gotcha. Eat more Wheaties.
    Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.
    ~Hunter S. Thompson



  12. #12
    Gold Member Bueller's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    El Tardo
    Posts
    8,885

    Re: Upgrade from DRZ

    690 is basically a street oriented bike, would suck on anything more that dirt roads.
    WR450 would be a good choice, CRF450 is a race bike with crap valves. 525SMR has no lighting coil. EXC is a good choice.


  13. #13
    Jenny's Pet Monkey Ghost's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
    Location
    Frank's wettest dreams
    Posts
    5,113

    Re: Upgrade from DRZ

    Quote Originally Posted by bodhizafa View Post
    So I've had a DRZ supermoto for a few years now but I would really like something a bit better. I have to wheel setups for it, love it with the knobbies off road and with the slicks on road

    What would people recommend to get that would be an upgrade from it but still do the same things (just better)? Needs to be street legal.

    WR450? EXC450? Husky450 ?????????
    Of curiosity, since I was recently looking at DRZs, what are the major reasons you're tired of it?
    Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.
    ~Hunter S. Thompson



  14. #14
    Princess of Prius Sean's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    West
    Posts
    6,926

    Re: Upgrade from DRZ

    What about the 690 Enduro?


  15. #15
    Senior Member bodhizafa's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Louisville
    Posts
    989

    Re: Upgrade from DRZ

    Quote Originally Posted by willb003 View Post
    You can come check out my ktm 520 if you want.
    That would be cool. Any chance you would want to trade bikes for an hour or so???? (not the DRZ, I also have a F800GS)
    To those dead souls inching along the freeways in their metal coffins,... ..we show them that the human spirit is still alive

    Hyper 1100
    KTM 450 XCW

  16. #16
    Senior Member bodhizafa's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Louisville
    Posts
    989

    Re: Upgrade from DRZ

    Quote Originally Posted by Bueller View Post
    690 is basically a street oriented bike, would suck on anything more that dirt roads.
    WR450 would be a good choice, CRF450 is a race bike with crap valves. 525SMR has no lighting coil. EXC is a good choice.
    Any opinion on the TE510? Seems similar to the EXC's Love the looks of it.
    To those dead souls inching along the freeways in their metal coffins,... ..we show them that the human spirit is still alive

    Hyper 1100
    KTM 450 XCW

  17. #17
    Gold Member Bueller's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2003
    Location
    El Tardo
    Posts
    8,885

    Re: Upgrade from DRZ

    Great bike but limited support.


  18. #18
    Senior Member bodhizafa's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Louisville
    Posts
    989

    Re: Upgrade from DRZ

    Quote Originally Posted by Ghost View Post
    Of curiosity, since I was recently looking at DRZs, what are the major reasons you're tired of it?

    Not really tired of it, just want more power. I actually love it, fun as shit on the roads and dirt. If I could drop 50lbs off it, add about 20hp and keep the reliablity it would be perfect.
    To those dead souls inching along the freeways in their metal coffins,... ..we show them that the human spirit is still alive

    Hyper 1100
    KTM 450 XCW

  19. #19
    Senior Member bodhizafa's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Louisville
    Posts
    989

    Re: Upgrade from DRZ

    Quote Originally Posted by Bueller View Post
    Great bike but limited support.
    I keep hearing that, tough to get parts. If I get them online though, it shouldn't matter too much. What about the gearing? I hear its tighter than the EXC's
    To those dead souls inching along the freeways in their metal coffins,... ..we show them that the human spirit is still alive

    Hyper 1100
    KTM 450 XCW

  20. #20
    Senior Member willb003's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2009
    Location
    Denver
    Posts
    1,214

    Re: Upgrade from DRZ

    Quote Originally Posted by bodhizafa View Post
    That would be cool. Any chance you would want to trade bikes for an hour or so???? (not the DRZ, I also have a F800GS)
    I'd would be down for that, you want dirt or sumo rims on it?

  21. #21
    Senior Member bodhizafa's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Louisville
    Posts
    989

    Re: Upgrade from DRZ

    Quote Originally Posted by willb003 View Post
    I'd would be down for that, you want dirt or sumo rims on it?
    Probably the sumo wheels. Maybe in a week or two. Works sched sucks for the next week or so
    To those dead souls inching along the freeways in their metal coffins,... ..we show them that the human spirit is still alive

    Hyper 1100
    KTM 450 XCW

  22. #22
    Senior Member brennahm's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2009
    Location
    City Park
    Posts
    2,178

    Re: Upgrade from DRZ

    Quote Originally Posted by bodhizafa View Post
    If I could drop 50lbs off it, add about 20hp and keep the reliablity it would be perfect.

  23. #23
    Senior Member bodhizafa's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2007
    Location
    Louisville
    Posts
    989

    Re: Upgrade from DRZ

    Quote Originally Posted by bodhizafa View Post
    Not really tired of it, If I could drop 50lbs off it, add about 20hp and keep the reliablity it would be perfect.
    Almost sounds like I'm talking about an old girlfriend
    To those dead souls inching along the freeways in their metal coffins,... ..we show them that the human spirit is still alive

    Hyper 1100
    KTM 450 XCW

  24. #24
    Senior Member tarded400's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2007
    Location
    Reunion, CO
    Posts
    547

    Re: Upgrade from DRZ

    How much do you ride it?

Similar Threads

  1. Phone upgrade advice needed
    By Vance in forum Non-Bike Discussion
    Replies: 29
    Last Post: Thu May 17th, 2012, 10:54 AM
  2. Anyone upgrade their horn?
    By Ezzzzy1 in forum Bike Tech
    Replies: 22
    Last Post: Wed Feb 22nd, 2012, 02:45 PM
  3. To buy or to upgrade my computer
    By Think in forum Non-Bike Discussion
    Replies: 27
    Last Post: Sun Oct 23rd, 2011, 09:42 PM
  4. Need to upgrade and need yoour HELP...
    By PuR HART in forum Bike Tech
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: Thu Mar 6th, 2003, 10:03 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •