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bimotabob
4th June 2009, 18:45
Hi Bike Hoons,

I'm currently in the market for a large capacity motard to get me to work each day and hoon around Waikato's twisty roads etc.
My current Motard is a XR400 which handles well but can't take passengers. I know my next bike will be a lot heavier but that's life.
I have been researching the mission for the last month and am finding my choices are very limited.

1) Must be passenger capable (I don't own a cage)
2) Prefer Kick Start (not really the problem)
3) Prefer larger than 400cc
4) Must be reliable and low maintenance
5) Must be single cylinder (SXV/RXV too risky)
6) Budget - up to 8K but LC4 Motards are a bit more and could finance some through a bike shop

It seems the biggest issue is most don't have pillion equipment.
My Limited choices are: KTM Duke II or LC4 Motard!
I will not get a DRZ400SM as although they have pillion gear I'm falling asleep just thinking about it - yawn.

Any other models I may have missed?
- any reason why the KTM's should be avoided?


Cheers
BB

Sam I Am
4th June 2009, 19:23
I know the xr650r can have passanger foot pegs fitted..

I have seen mods from Fireblade rear pegs, Pix attached

That Guy
4th June 2009, 21:16
What about a husky?
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-218786303.htm

cynna
5th June 2009, 04:06
mz baghira? 660cc yamaha engine,pillion pegs - hasnt got kick start tho

i bit chunkier then other motards but maybe another option

cynna
5th June 2009, 04:31
heres a pic if u havent seen one

BigGuy
5th June 2009, 06:02
How about a Yamaha XT660?
Yes - heavy - but a whole lot of fun!
http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/designcafe/en/Images/xt660x_action_401%20PS%2001_tcm71-245601.jpg

Quasievil
5th June 2009, 07:14
Did I see you last night at Flagstaff ?

other than that get the 690 sm at Boyds, that would be the most reliable motard on the streets.

BigGuy
5th June 2009, 07:23
Who me? Unless you are in Wellington and there is a flagstaff I don't know about - no :)


Did I see you last night at Flagstaff ?

other than that get the 690 sm at Boyds, that would be the most reliable motard on the streets.

Quasievil
5th June 2009, 08:40
Who me? Unless you are in Wellington and there is a flagstaff I don't know about - no :)

no Bimotobob mate

DELLORTO
6th June 2009, 11:28
try tm they make the best supermotards on the planet

www.tm-racing.co.nz

Quasievil
6th June 2009, 13:18
try tm they make the best supermotards on the planet

www.tm-racing.co.nz

you reckon, How so ?

DELLORTO
6th June 2009, 13:44
you reckon, How so ?

they look the best, they have lots of grunt and they are very well put together.....also they win 90% 0f the european SM races

Quasievil
6th June 2009, 14:21
they look the best, they have lots of grunt and they are very well put together.....also they win 90% 0f the european SM races



Did you read the first post? once you have then KTM is better than a TM

The Pastor
6th June 2009, 22:21
well a KTM is like a TM but with the added goodness of K

That Guy
7th June 2009, 17:56
...special K

Mikkel
8th June 2009, 10:54
...special K

Still, coming from Austria, I hope they won't ever go to KKKTM ;)

Devil
8th June 2009, 11:54
Sounds like i've got exactly what you need:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=90366

Carts a pillion just fine. It's not heavy and has all the good stuff.

bimotabob
9th June 2009, 17:58
Hey thanks guys for all your help - that husky does look quite the go for me!
I Will Investigate.

I would really like an XR650 but modifying the bike to carry additional weight on the sub frame is not what I'm looking at doing.
Most bikes could have that done - my XR400 for example.
My XR is rated at carrying 100KG load max, Usually when bikes have pillion gear they have heavier subframes.
My steel XR one is so light I'm sure it's lighter than some aluminium on bikes.
Looks like it wasn't too hard core a fitment though - thanks for the pics!
I know the early Hayabusa's had a Aluminium subframe that broke so the later ones went to steel - that's what I'm scared of.

Yeah I live in Flagstaff, probably known as the noisy white streak by the neighbours.

Bulldog
11th June 2009, 19:17
Hey mate, my Husky is up for sale as of tonight. I think you'll find it exactly what you need. I've been through a 400sm, a 525sx KTM and settled on the Husky 610sm, I've had it six months but now with a total of 3 kids and kindy starting soon I need a car instead of a bike....man I'm getting old!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=223834928&ed=true