I'm looking for Christchurch Adv rides

[Dr z-tard]

On some of the spec sheets they say next drz400/650 has a 6 gear but I think that was a typo, it depends what you want to be doing on it, do you want something raw for mud, gravel, performance, or something more comfortable for longer trips that can hold more gear for adventure, extended trips or camping? Do you care about the weight of the bike or want something more solid and practical? Do you want a wr450f or ktm 450 exc or do you want a Dakar or vstrom etc. What motivates you?

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[whatastoner]

What you guys need is a CCM GP450. I test rode one in the UK last month. Beautiful bike. Light, comfy, screen and a big tank.

[Kenb]

What you guys need is a CCM GP450. I test rode one in the UK last month. Beautiful bike. Light, comfy, screen and a big tank.

so, did you put down a deposit?

from the ADVRider thread it looks like the early adapters in the UK are getting all of of the bugs worked out

[Trials Rider]

Well I am going throw in a big curve ball, I have a 2010 DR650 with a 17 litre tank, it is a good bike BUT it is F&%king heavy so I have gone the other way and got a Beta 498, 113kg, hydraulic clutch, 6 speed, 13 litre tank, it will sit all day at open road speed and it really shines on shingle roads and adventure riding because of low weight, it is much easier to manage for me, like all bikes they get heavier during the day as you get tired but I can ride all day with our being punished by a truck sized bike.

Even worse is when you go away with some gear on board the weight goes up fast.

[whatastoner]

They've made 52 so far. It's going to be a superb adv ride. No deposit paid. A well appointed model would be 18 to 20k NZD plus shipping. That's just too expensive for a 450 single. I'm waiting for the crf 1000l Africa Twin later thid year.

[badblackbuell]

I vote DR650, I'm on a budget and after 3 DRZ400's (1 sm and 2 e models) the dr650 has taken me more places than any other bike. Sure it's a bit porky but it's a lot easier in the mud than the 950 adventure I owned and the open road confort is far superior than the thong like drz's. I got lucky though, I found a near new one at the right price with the TM40. Never expected it to be as good as it is given it's budget build. The truth is you have to build the right adv bike not buy one.

[Trials Rider]

I vote DR650, I'm on a budget and after 3 DRZ400's (1 sm and 2 e models) the dr650 has taken me more places than any other bike. Sure it's a bit porky but it's a lot easier in the mud than the 950 adventure I owned and the open road confort is far superior than the thong like drz's. I got lucky though, I found a near new one at the right price with the TM40. Never expected it to be as good as it is given it's budget build. The truth is you have to build the right adv bike not buy one.

Ah yes when you compare the DR650 to KTM950 the KTM are a big machine, and yes you need the expandable, retractable, inflatable bike again

[ducatijim]

Ahmen to that Badblackbuell.

[Tazz]

DR650 = aesthetically pleasing?

Whatever does the trick though! I'd own one.

That Beta looks pretty bad a$$.

I got a WR450 instead of a DRZ400, freakin love it, however, it also lacks a 6th gear so 1st/2nd mucho tallo when you gear it for the road I reckon.
Depending on funds/relationship status/Ken Ring predictions next time around I want to take a good looks at a WR250R. They are getting brilliant reviews across the board as far as economy (range), sturdiness (got sub frame built for your pie collection), reliability and surprisingly, highway 'crusibility' (despite preconceptions of widdle 250s).

As for screens and seats, I wouldn't buy a bike based on that. You can fix problems like that easily on any bike.

[Transalper]

....I want to take a good looks at a WR250R. They are getting brilliant reviews across the board as far as economy (range), sturdiness (got sub frame for your pie collection), reliability and surprisingly, highway 'crusibility' (despite preconceptions of widdle 250s)..

They have a remarkable wattage output from the stator too, you can run all the heated stuff and other accessories you can afford to buy and some with them.
I know this to be fact, everyone ridden with me from mid last winter and again recently can back me up on that though I've just started playing with battery powered clothes for trips with more gates and other on/off bike stuff... but then that's straying off topic a bit.

[Trials Rider]

They have a remarkable wattage output from the stator too, you can run all the heated stuff and other accessories you can afford to buy and some with them.
I know this to be fact, everyone ridden with me from mid last winter and again recently can back me up on that though I've just started playing with battery powered clothes for trips with more gates and other on/off bike stuff... but then that's straying off topic a bit.

Ha he is not shiting you either , if your lights in your house go dim ring Carl and tell him to turn off all his battery chargers

[flashg]

DR650 = aesthetically pleasing?

Whatever does the trick though! I'd own one.

That Beta looks pretty bad a$$.

I got a WR450 instead of a DRZ400, freakin love it, however, it also lacks a 6th gear so 1st/2nd mucho tallo when you gear it for the road I reckon.
Depending on funds/relationship status/Ken Ring predictions next time around I want to take a good looks at a WR250R. They are getting brilliant reviews across the board as far as economy (range), sturdiness (got sub frame built for your pie collection), reliability and surprisingly, highway 'crusibility' (despite preconceptions of widdle 250s).

As for screens and seats, I wouldn't buy a bike based on that. You can fix problems like that easily on any bike.

Carl's WR250R impresses me everytime i ride with him
Tazz you might wanna pull finger, local dealer told me they are not being bought into the country any more, they are just gonna push the WR250 F and i think it is now a 6 speed with that backwards motor.

[pete-blen]

Put a tank & seat on the DRZ..
yer have a good small light ADV bike..




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[Shoshoni]

So where to next?

Not sure where you guys have been too of late but there are lots of options around Banks Peninsula, I can plan a route to do in a couple of weeks if there are a few people keen?

Anyway back on topic, I was thinking about Banks Peninsula also I haven't been to the Light House for a few years so I wouldn't mind doing some of those roads like Flea Bay and Stony Bay.

[whatastoner]

Oh yeah sounds good. What date?