What are some recommended dual sports for the beginner rider?

**dino3310** · 24th September 2011, 18:43

Originally Posted by Hotkebab

Any opinions on the Suzuki TS 185?

not sure on the highway legs, another 2smoke option would be the DT175 or DT230 i know they perform really well

**JATZ** · 24th September 2011, 18:48

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-408734245.htm

**pete-blen** · 24th September 2011, 18:58

Originally Posted by dino3310

not sure on the highway legs, another 2smoke option would be the DT175 or DT230 i know they perform really well

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-391869403.htm

**MXNUT** · 24th September 2011, 19:25

Originally Posted by Hotkebab

Any opinions on the Suzuki TS 185?

I had a TS185, pretty old and basic 1980`s technology now though.

If you were considering a 2 stroke the only model that i would look at is the DT230.

2 strokes as road or adventure bikes do seem to require more maintenance when compared to their 4 stroke counterparts.

**dino3310** · 24th September 2011, 19:42

Originally Posted by pete-blen

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-391869403.htm

modern with parts available http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-409946120.htm

**MXNUT** · 24th September 2011, 19:55

Originally Posted by dino3310

modern with parts available http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-409946120.htm

When you say modern you mean it was sold new in 2005.

The basic design of the bike has not really changed since about 1979 apart from the addition of an aluminuim swing arm and a front disc brakes.

DT175H was probably the best bike i ever owned.

Mind you there is rose tinted glasses and all that.

**NordieBoy** · 24th September 2011, 20:08

You can buy a 2011 TS185 and race it in Classic MX.

**warewolf** · 24th September 2011, 20:34

Originally Posted by JATZ

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-408734245.htm

Nice one, good price. It wasn't there earlier when I wrote.

**Matariki** · 25th September 2011, 15:44

There's this bike

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-409753169.htm

**clint640** · 26th September 2011, 07:41

Originally Posted by Hotkebab

There's this bike

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-409753169.htm

I would only get that if you have good mechanical skills to maintain & repair it. At that sort of mileage a $$$$ engine rebuild may soon be needed, not to mention all the other worn out bits n bobs it's likely to require.

The SL230 in Jatz's link would be my pick too.

Cheers
Clint

**Matariki** · 26th September 2011, 12:20

Originally Posted by clint640

I would only get that if you have good mechanical skills to maintain & repair it. At that sort of mileage a $$$$ engine rebuild may soon be needed, not to mention all the other worn out bits n bobs it's likely to require.

The SL230 in Jatz's link would be my pick too.

Cheers
Clint

Thanks for the heads up

**DR650gary** · 26th September 2011, 16:38

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-395344006.htm

There ya go. $70 flight to Christchurch and get to know your bike on the way back, rest your arse on the ferry and home in time for dinner.

I looked at one of these for my wife early in the year but we settled on the DR200 as it was a second bike so speed was not an issue, and it sits lower as she is only 5 ft tall. I thought it didn't have enough punch for a regular on the road ride.

Cheers

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-408702677.htm

Closer but you better be quick.