Drz400

[Andy67]

Sounds like the DRZ is more for you, the KLR is even more roady than a dr650.

Don't let anyone tell you that you cannot take the 650s in the knarly shit though.

Thanks woodman, yes I am more likely to appreciate better off road capabilities and put up with the rest. Still that said, I won't know until I ride a few I guess. Unfortunately I will have some time to consider all of this.....

[Crim]

Thanks woodman, yes I am more likely to appreciate better off road capabilities and put up with the rest. Still that said, I won't know until I ride a few I guess. Unfortunately I will have some time to consider all of this.....

There might be a hire / trail place up there that have them - I know there is one down here in Quakesville that uses them for tours and trail rides ........................................ thought I may as well google for you

http://www.adventureride.co.nz/

seem a bit $$$ but then buying the bike & gear, insurance, running costs and a few sarnies - all adds up I s'pose and might be worth a half day or day if it stops post purchase dissonance (funnily, I have only ever heard of this happening with DRs never KLRs)

[Andy67]

There might be a hire / trail place up there that have them - I know there is one down here in Quakesville that uses them for tours and trail rides ........................................ thought I may as well google for you

http://www.adventureride.co.nz/

seem a bit $$$ but then buying the bike & gear, insurance, running costs and a few sarnies - all adds up I s'pose and might be worth a half day or day if it stops post purchase dissonance (funnily, I have only ever heard of this happening with DRs never KLRs)

Tis pricey but I think you maybe onto something..thanks Crim

[NordieBoy]

If money is no object consider the KTM 690 which is only ~8 kg heavier than the DRZ.

And has the turning circle of the Exxon Valdez.

[dino3310]

Fantastic advice mate and that's where my thinking is too re road vs trail. I'm fairly hardy road guy and don't mind a bit of discomfort provided the bike doesn't either by ringing it for extended periods....if need be....but....I am virtually a noob given I haven't ridden off road for decades, pretty much starting from scratch I guess tho i did own a procession of chook chasers in my late teens including a XR500 and then its bigger brother 600 until it got stolled off me.

So thinking off road capabilities are more important to me cause that's the whole point for me, to get off road then have fun. The Beemer gives me all the on road smiles I need.

Cool guys, I like you adventure types, less b.s it wold seem over this side.

Andy

another BRP could meet your requirements

[Andy67]

another BRP could meet your requirements

Thanks man they are good bikes alright and I did start out looking at them but I think I need something newer with electric start and nder 600 because of registration costs.

Something like this seems perfect:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-470914413.htm

Cheers Andy

[Andy67]

And has the turning circle of the Exxon Valdez.

Whoah....

[george formby]

I'm in the same boat, looking at getting a DRZ 400 E in the spring... maybe, possibly.

The idea is to have something more comparable to my girlfriends DT 230 which is hilarious on gravel, twisty tarmac & off road. Not a mile muncher, though. I would get another one but they are like hens teeth.

Am I on the right track here (as it were), a good companion to the wee 2t?

[dmoo1790]

And has the turning circle of the Exxon Valdez.

Yeah. One of several things that annoy me about an $18k (gulp) bike. On the other hand it's a helluva machine in so many other ways. Worth the price? Up to you to decide.

[dmoo1790]

Tried selling my DRZ a few weeks back but no bites. 2010 street legal dirt model done ~5000 km. $5500 no offers. I'm not desperate to sell hence I'm not willing to go lower in price.

[dino3310]

Thanks man they are good bikes alright and I did start out looking at them but I think I need something newer with electric start and nder 600 because of registration costs.

Something like this seems perfect:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-470914413.htm

Cheers Andy

looks a minta Andy
suprising how low the Km's are for a 2004

[dmoo1790]

looks a minta Andy
suprising how low the Km's are for a 2004

Hmm. I'm a bit dubious about the km. Have a look at the wear on the heel plate. Strange for a bike ridden mostly on road. I don't see the aftermarket bash plate in the pics either. Maybe I'm paranoid but I'd have a very close look at this one before buying.

[Ender EnZed]

Something like this seems perfect:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-470914413.htm

Tried selling my DRZ a few weeks back but no bites. 2010 street legal dirt model done ~5000 km. $5500 no offers. I'm not desperate to sell hence I'm not willing to go lower in price.

Does yours have any farkles dmoo1790?

For the same price I'd sacrifice 2000km and go 6 years newer.

[bart]

Thanks man they are good bikes alright and I did start out looking at them but I think I need something newer with electric start and nder 600 because of registration costs.

Something like this seems perfect:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-470914413.htm

Cheers Andy

Lot of coin for the age. You should be able to get one with a blue seat for that.

[dmoo1790]

Does yours have any farkles dmoo1790?

For the same price I'd sacrifice 2000km and go 6 years newer.

Not really. I sold the Safari tank and B&B bash plate separately. Here's the info from last ad on trademe:

3 rear sprockets: 41, 44, 47 teeth
2 front sprockets: 14, 15 teeth
2 rear knobby tyres with plenty of life left in them: Original Bridgestone Gritty ED04 and Michelin Cross AC10
1 very worn Vee Rubber 221 rear tyre
Heavy duty tubes fitted
Spare front and rear tubes
Zeta alloy hand/bar guards
30 mm bar risers
New battery
Clutch and ignition case guards
Home made rear/pannier rack
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