Mmm, new commuter bike... DR-Z400SM, DR650SE, KLR650 or ?

[Marknz]

May have a need soon for a new commuter bike, and I can't possibly get rid of the GSX-R600 Race bike.... options options

Anyone got any positive or negative thoughts on the options above, or even alternatives?

Cheers

[Big Dave]

DR 650 for all-round duty - KLR for added adventure touring bias.

The 400 for mainly city work

[NinjaNanna]

if its for commuting why would you want to pay the extra rego for the 650s?

[Marknz]

if its for commuting why would you want to pay the extra rego for the 650s?

Good poiont, I'd forgotten about that. Ta

[White trash]

Come see me at TSS Mark, I've got the demon bike for you mate.

[Gibbo89]

the 400 might be pretty fun

my 2 cents

[PirateJafa]

the 400 might be pretty fun

my 2 cents

The 400 is pretty fun.

My 2 cents. (Coming from a 636 too).

[SMOKEU]

An NC30 seems like a very fun way of getting to work. Reasonably cheap to buy, and rubbers don't cost a fortune for them either. They tend to hold their resale value quite well.

[Squiggles]

Get a DR650...

[SVboy]

I was going to say 400[with mods] all the way, but that 650[with mods] looks pretty tasty!

[clint640]

I was going to say 400[with mods] all the way, but that 650[with mods] looks pretty tasty!

Yep. The drop in rego to a 400 is certainly an attraction now though. It's worth noting that in comparing the above bikes for commuting, the 650's have more reliable & heavily built motors than the DRZ if you plan to really rack up the kms.

With a 21" front wheel & knobs the DRZ is a good honest trailbike too, something the 650's are a bit heavy for. However if you want to go tour the Sth Is etc the 650's are the shizz.

Cheers
Clint