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SlitherySnakethe klr is pretty bulletproof, but they're not a dirtbike they're a dual sport motorcycle. It's a lot heavier, but it is street legal too. the only things I would consider is how much that heavier weight is going to affect what you're doing and what it's built for (you won't be able to ride mx at all and it will be really hard to ride more technical trails on it), but also consider that it only makes 30 horsepower compared to the 35 or more hp that a lighter designated dirtbike makes. I would say you're gonna be better off with a newer bike that makes a little more power and is more purpose-built for mx or trail riding rather than street riding with a little bit of trail riding blood mixed in.
personally I would look at the 125cc two stroke/250cc four stroke class for more capable and much lighter (like 50-60lbs lighter) dirtbikes.
AbiHI’m trying to get something to commute with, but I’ll keep it all in mind! Thanks!
BiffbarfYou'll want more power probably unless the commute doesn't involve speeds over 40mph. But klr's and drz's last forever and are great bikes. If it'll be your first time on a motorcycle take a class where you can beat around the loaner bike on a closed course, you'll learn a lot.
BiffbarfYou'll want more power probably unless the commute doesn't involve speeds over 40mph. But klr's and drz's last forever and are great bikes. If it'll be your first time on a motorcycle take a class where you can beat around the loaner bike on a closed course, you'll learn a lot.
SlitherySnakeoh yeah I completely forgot the drz but I've heard that they're super torquey and a blast on the street too.
updated choices considering @AbiH 's commute: wr250/450, drz400
AbiHOkay, so it doesn’t have enough power then? Also yeah great idea
Sick thanks!
SlitherySnakeoh yeah I completely forgot the drz but I've heard that they're super torquey and a blast on the street too.
updated choices considering @AbiH 's commute: wr250/450, drz400
gorbdawggybrentme and my brother wanna get a dual sport bike because we are sharing a car right now, mind if i hit you up when we have the money together... you sound like you know what your talking about
oldmanskiKLRs like said above are pretty tough. Looks to be a pretty decent deal for what it is. Check the chain and sprockets, make sure they arent worn out and need replaced, make sure the front forks and rear shock are not leaking, pretty common in those older models. DM if you have any questions or need me to look at anything. I was a mechanic at Honda/KTM/Suzuki and a separate Harley shop for many years.
AbiHOh sick! I’ll definitely take you up on that! Are you in Utah now? Also do you know of a good place to rent a dirtbike for sorta cheap for a day? I was looking online and I only found a couple of really expensive places
oldmanskiI am not, still in the U.K. For the next 12 months at least. I don’t know of a good rental place in UT but let me contact a few people and see what I can do.
