KTM 450EXE 2003 vs Suzuki DR650 - which one?

[Tallchick]

Hi all, new to this Forum but tell me your thoughts on the above please? Thanks :headbang:

[OddDuck]

Secondhand? Can you link to ads?

[jim.cox]

KTM : light, high performance, high strung, very high maintenance, more trail than road

Suzuki: go forever, reliable, a bit dull

Just my $0.02

[fridayflash]

if i was going to motard either, id run an 18" or 19" frotn wheel rather than a little 17" that way youd still get a sporty 'turn in' but not so likely to washout in the wet or on the occasional gravel jaunt. for what its worth id motard the ktm, ive had a dr650 and wouldnt want it motarded...kinda seems like getting a toyota hiace and fitting 22" alloys and super-low profile tyres. ive got a 2005 ktm450exc and from the way it handles and goes i reckon itd be grouse motarded. having said that, you can run roadie tyres on either bike on the stock dirt wheels and have a ball :scooter: