Buying a NEW road legal motard

[Smee]

Hey guys...I want to buy a NEW road legal motard and having a few problems working out whats out there.

It seems Aprilia have dropped the SXV 4.5 and 5.5 and I cant get a KTM SMC690 either. BMW dont do the G650 motard varients anymore either...Cant even get a WR450 with a motard kit for under $15k.

So as far as I know that leaves the Husqvarna SMC630 or KTM EXC450 both for around $14k. Im leaning towards the Husky due to less maintenance....but I cant believe there are only 2 options!

Am I missing any others out? Maybe I should import a KTM SMR now with the high dollar...

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Ktm 530exc?

[Hugo Nougo]

I've had my 2008 530 for about a month and i'll never buy another fully faired road bike again

[FlangMasterJ]

So it has to be new?

There is a 690SMC on TardMe with 3000K on the clock.

The 630 would be a sick ride though. Not sure about the maintenance and reliability compared to the LC4.

[racefactory]

Why not husky 450 sm or 510?

[Quasievil]

Why not husky 450 smr or 510?

You cant get a SMR road legal, they are not made with the lights etc as far as I know

You would be looking at an SM

try a 690 SM, boyds have got two nice ones (one was mine the other a mates which is more grunty)

[Smee]

Cheers guys - I only wanted a new bike as im in a position where I can financially afford one! Probably the only time in my life I can...

So it looks like the KTM 450 for around 15k with motard kit....530 for 15.5k....or the Husqvarna SM630 for around 13...I cant believe there are no other manufacturers still making them!

[racefactory]

Why did they discontinue the DRZ400 motard? I also think it's a crying shame that there aren't any others making them.

I say get the KTM 450. More orange bikes on the road can only be a good thing.

[FlangMasterJ]

Out of those three go for the Husky. The other two aren't really designed for the rigors of the road. Just my opinion. Hey if it's just for a quick commute and some back road weekend riding then they should be all good.

Make sure you keep us updated.

[orangeback]

Hey guys...I want to buy a NEW road legal motard and having a few problems working out whats out there.

It seems Aprilia have dropped the SXV 4.5 and 5.5 and I cant get a KTM SMC690 either. BMW dont do the G650 motard varients anymore either...Cant even get a WR450 with a motard kit for under $15k.

So as far as I know that leaves the Husqvarna SMC630 or KTM EXC450 both for around $14k. Im leaning towards the Husky due to less maintenance....but I cant believe there are only 2 options!

Am I missing any others out? Maybe I should import a KTM SMR now with the high dollar...

there is still 4-5 new aprillia's in chch with MCDU
they dont bring in a ADR WR450 any more ( hence why i updated mine to BMW G450 and motarded it )
you need to look out side the box and make one not just buy one,
there is TM 's Vors ,Huskies , husabooms, ktm ,bmw , gas gas and all the common jap stuff , just check it has a ( i think 17 digit vin number) and you can road reg it,
the pic is a husabom for sale in alk , and the other is my g450x

[FlangMasterJ]

there is still 4-5 new aprillia's in chch with MCDU
they dont bring in a ADR WR450 any more ( hence why i updated mine to BMW G450 and motarded it )
you need to look out side the box and make one not just buy one,
there is TM 's Vors ,Huskies , husabooms, ktm ,bmw , gas gas and all the common jap stuff , just check it has a ( i think 17 digit vin number) and you can road reg it,
the pic is a husabom for sale in alk , and the other is my g450x

Still yet to sell your G450X?

What's wrong with people??

[orangeback]

Still yet to sell your G450X?

What's wrong with people??

I'm keeping it , sold my tuono in stead , just giving it some suspension tweaks at moment

[FlangMasterJ]

I'm keeping it , sold my tuono in stead , just giving it some suspension tweaks at moment

Haha good move.

[Rocket]

ride an aprilia SXV 550 before you buy anything else.

[Bulldog]

You've forgotten the APrilia 750 dorsoduro and 1200. I've had pretty much every motard under the sun and the 750 dorso is the shit! little bit heavier than husky with a lot more power and torque. and the sound!