The Bucket List.

**Fooman** · 5th July 2009, 10:38

Originally Posted by Shorty_925

how many of these bikes you seen in a supermoto race..?

Suzuki class these as an introduction motorcycle(nothing about it being a competition motorcycle), surely this is what buckets are to road racing?

They're run in some of the Junior Motocross classes in NZ. And that it what the bike was designed for - introduction to off-road sport/competition riding. But it is a moot point really, as it is the SAME engine in the DR, DF, GN, GS, GZ non-competition bikes. So, it isn't a competition derived engine as far as I can see, but it is used in a bike designed for competition!

Cheers,
FM

**Skunk** · 5th July 2009, 15:08

Originally Posted by Shorty_925

what competition class in NZ does a drz fit into..?

Originally Posted by Skunk

Supermoto (and the off road classes I know nothing about).

Originally Posted by Shorty_925

how many of these bikes you seen in a supermoto race..?

You didn't ask that. You asked what class they fit, so I answered that.

Originally Posted by Shorty_925

Suzuki class these as an introduction motorcycle(nothing about it being a competition motorcycle), surely this is what buckets are to road racing?

It's not a farm bike either.

What do you mean "surely this is what buckets are to road racing". If you mean Buckets are an introduction to Road Racing you would be in the enlightened minority.
< rant >
There are many who view Buckets as a distraction, or a joke, or something not needed, and should therefore be ignored - MNZ is one organisation with this attitude.
< /rant >
Buckets are a great social class and the further it's kept from competition type engines the better IMHO.

**Trudes** · 5th July 2009, 15:22

Originally Posted by Skunk

What do you mean "surely this is what buckets are to road racing". If you mean Buckets are an introduction to Road Racing you would be in the enlightened minority.
< rant >
There are many who view Buckets as a distraction, or a joke, or something not needed, and should therefore be ignored - MNZ is one organisation with this attitude.
< /rant >
Buckets are a great social class and the further it's kept from competition type engines the better IMHO.

Here here!!! There's nothing competitive about some of our bikes.....or how some of us ride!!

**Buckets4Me** · 5th July 2009, 15:42

Originally Posted by Trudes

Here here!!! There's nothing competitive about some of our bikes.....or how some of us ride!!

keep that to yourself my bike is very competitive
now my riding is another story

**Shorty_925** · 5th July 2009, 17:18

Originally Posted by Skunk

You didn't ask that. You asked what class they fit, so I answered that.

It's not a farm bike either.

What do you mean "surely this is what buckets are to road racing". If you mean Buckets are an introduction to Road Racing you would be in the enlightened minority.
< rant >
There are many who view Buckets as a distraction, or a joke, or something not needed, and should therefore be ignored - MNZ is one organisation with this attitude.
< /rant >
Buckets are a great social class and the further it's kept from competition type engines the better IMHO.

TZR50 & RG50's are more competition based engines than a DRZ will ever be. Agree with everything else.

**Skunk** · 5th July 2009, 19:04

RG50's were sold as a road bike. When it comes to off-road bikes that could be road registered I think you'll be getting into a grey area. This sort of thing always depends on if you want to go with the spirit of the class or push the boundaries...

Could I recommend you read "How to win friends" before deciding?

**Shorty_925** · 5th July 2009, 19:27

hahaha good read?

when your 6'5 riding/racing a bucket you tend not to worry about much other than keeping it upright and feet outa the way.

**ajturbo** · 5th July 2009, 19:48

Originally Posted by Shorty_925

TZR50 & RG50's are more competition based engines than a DRZ will ever be. Agree with everything else.

and my mighty RG50 is putting out a whopping 7.2HP

get out of my way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Skunk** · 5th July 2009, 20:26

Originally Posted by ajturbo

and my mighty RG50 is putting out a whopping 7.2HP

Not with you looking after it it's not...

**F5 Dave** · 5th July 2009, 21:18

No drama Skunk, 925 has been hanging around bucket racing for quite some time, had some great races with his bro & Father many years back.

I'd say a DRZ125 is as legal as a Longchin.

**Skunk** · 5th July 2009, 21:45

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

I'd say a DRZ125 is as legal as a Longchin.

Yeah, well, I'm against them too... ferkin' four strokes.

**gav** · 6th July 2009, 20:00

I see the Honda TL125 is on "the list", technically speaking they are a competition machine? Just asking *cough*

Ohhh also found some photos of a road registered RS125? Guess it must be ok for buckets then? Toodle pip

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/at...8&d=1148785431

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/at...9&d=1148785431

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/at...0&d=1148785431