xt660 or dr650 or ?

**heymista** · 27th September 2012, 13:42

any one have recommendations? Wanna motard for road use

**White trash** · 27th September 2012, 14:01

Ktm 690 smc.

**heymista** · 27th September 2012, 18:03

gotta be LAMS category bike

**Zyre** · 28th September 2012, 13:49

Recently bought a 2007 XT660R. I find it does what it is supposed to do and fairly comfortable. Havent tried the dr650 but I did look at it, and felt that the XT660 was the better bike quality wise.

**Zyre** · 28th September 2012, 14:16

However, the Dr650 is lighter and I think lower as well.

**pete376403** · 28th September 2012, 18:03

KLR650 (ducks and runs for cover)

**brp** · 30th September 2012, 16:44

XR650R ya wont be dissapointed - Designed by Honda to be pinned wide open at high speeds for the Baja race - 188 km/hr with the factory trail gearing - wack motard gearing and ya 200 plus - best engine builders in the world Honda !

Easy to maintain - run mine on diesel oil $6 bucks litre
Just did valve clearances for first time - got 11k on clock - quick and easy to adjust

Above why they hold their value for decent amount of time

**brp** · 30th September 2012, 16:45

Originally Posted by Zyre

However, the Dr650 is lighter and I think lower as well.

166 kg - in latest brochure - bit porkie

**brp** · 30th September 2012, 16:48

just seen lams caper - 520/530 KTM EXC - 690SC be like xr650r wldnt it - not lams approved

**heymista** · 30th September 2012, 17:42

yeah,not allowed those you liked.

**brp** · 30th September 2012, 17:56

530 exc apparently lams approved going by another topic

**humphrt** · 1st October 2012, 11:05

Dr650 buts that's cos I got 1. Yes they are heavier than the likes of the xr650r but that's why the DR is lams approved and the XR isn't. Lots of aftermarket goodies to and they are reliable too. Can't comment on the xt660 but I hear they are heavier still.

**pete376403** · 1st October 2012, 18:51

If you really want a motard then a drz400sm would be the story - dunno about LAMs though

**ktm84mxc** · 2nd October 2012, 15:02

Transport NZ were just lazy fuckers and copied the Aussi's bikes you'll find most of the trail bike models are ADR strangled with throttle stops, tiny end caps on mufflers and tall gearing etc.
A well set up KTM 530 motard will easily put out 50 + hp and wheelie in 3/4 gear. A 525 with a 570 kit will hit close to 65 hp and scare the hell outta ya.