02-01-2013, 07:21 PM | #256 |
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Amen!
They may now with the competition, but the excellent Yamaha has been out for years, as has the KLX. Suzuki needs to come out with something special if they want to re-enter this important market. On the other hand even though their DRZ400 is outdated, at least they have a 400 class dualsporter! None of the other Japanese makers do that I am aware of! The DR/XR/KLR 650s are all good solid but old designs. The KLR was redesigned in 2009, but it was mostly evolutionary and cosmetic.
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02-01-2013, 08:22 PM | #258 | |
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02-01-2013, 08:25 PM | #259 |
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Suzuki could continue to sell many more DR-Z400 bikes if it would only add a sixth gear to the transmission! :roll:
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02-01-2013, 08:28 PM | #260 | |
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02-01-2013, 10:28 PM | #261 |
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I have thought instead of replaceing my XR250 tornado with a new bike..
put a 300 kit in it... I have a set of 2000 CR250 USD forks that would fit with very little mods.. then a Ohlins shock.. still would be less than the prise diffrents between selling mine & a new CRF or KLX... the 300 kit looks to be pretty good with every thing.. the kit yeids 9.5hp more than the standard XR.. from 23.5hp to 33hp 20% increass in deplacement & 45% increass in HP with only 8% higher motor ware rate.... As you can see the kit is all Honda parts from the CB300R / XRE300 You need the new rod as the XR has a 17mm wrist pin the CB/XRE300 has a 18mm.. & the crank case has to be opened up 3mm to take the 300 barrel... The kit is $800us
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02-01-2013, 10:40 PM | #262 |
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That's a nice kit, and it yields an impressive boost in power! 8O
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02-21-2013, 05:09 PM | #263 |
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Read between the lines on this article on the Hyosung 250.
Honda is pricing the Koreans out of the market! http://www.motorcycle.com/manufactur...iew-91522.html
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02-21-2013, 05:26 PM | #264 |
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Honda is stepping up to the plate, and taking on the competition for the world marketplace. In a couple years, I hope there are a lot of good deals on slightly used, CRF250L bikes.
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02-21-2013, 05:38 PM | #265 |
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I'm sure there will be Spud. PLUS some of them will be pre-Spudied! Let someone else install the goodies! 8)
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02-21-2013, 07:38 PM | #266 |
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Now if we could just figure out how to use potatos for gas.
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02-21-2013, 08:06 PM | #267 | |
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02-21-2013, 08:16 PM | #268 |
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I've decided the CRF250L is a worthy descendant of the Honda XR motorcycles. I follow several threads concerning this bike on different forums, and the CRF250L is selling handsomely all over the world.
This bike makes pretty good power in stock form. However, you can easily add about 6 horsepower with an aftermarket exhaust and EFI programmer. In addition, you can easily get the bike under 300 pounds if you ditch the huge muffler and install a lithium battery. Maintenance for the CRF250L is minimal, and the aftermarket support is very impressive. The bike can handle freeway speeds, and gets excellent fuel mileage. If I didn't already own an XR650L, I would seriously consider the CRF250L as a candidate to fill its place in my stable of bikes. Spud
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02-22-2013, 12:35 AM | #270 |
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I love that dashboard! Thanks for re-posting the photograph.
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