oldschoolsdime92 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Anyone coming on the gap trip have a Drz400sm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 I've had a couple down there. Bringing the 450 supermotos this time though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 when is that 450 making an appearance at CRP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 It's been there on a practice day. I'm not racing it there, entirely too much bike for that track. I may bring it to the PIRC round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 I've been debating swapping my fz1 for an drz, and was hoping someone would have one I could Potentially sit on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 They are fun. Can sit on one at about any dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 I know. I just though it would be nice to enquire on one in person than having some salesmen breathing down my neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Well I've owned 2 before going to the 450. Go sit then we'll talk at the gap and answer your questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 I saw this on the FZ1 forum...relatively easy pickup if you are going to the gap rally. Not a DRZ but looks like fun. http://charlotte.craigslist.org/mcy/4490149554.htmlhttp://www.yamahafz1oa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=133321 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 I was looking at one local to trade for - I just thought the gap would have someone with one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 Err let me rephrase that - I've been talking with a guy semi local with one, about trading the fz1 for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 I saw this on the FZ1 forum...relatively easy pickup if you are going to the gap rally. Not a DRZ but looks like fun. http://charlotte.craigslist.org/mcy/4490149554.htmlhttp://www.yamahafz1oa.com/forum/showthread.php?t=133321If I were to get another supermoto it would be the 650R not L. This is coming from a drz owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 I rented a DRZ400SM from sportbikes4hire a couple years ago when I was visiting the Gap.A lot of fun, especially on those roads. They brought the bike right to the cabin we were staying in and picked up after I was done.Might be worth a try if you are considering buying one. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted June 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 I saw they offered them. I may do it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 If I were to get another supermoto it would be the 650R not L. This is coming from a drz owner.My thought as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted June 3, 2014 Report Share Posted June 3, 2014 450r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 It's been there on a practice day. I'm not racing it there, entirely too much bike for that track. I may bring it to the PIRC roundYou should have seen Will's bike last year. Full race spec 650 from what I was told. He ran the whole track in 2nd gear and couldn't keep the front wheel down. Hopefully Stump will show up to PIRC. That dude will put on a show on a 450. I believe he is technically a pro flat tracker. Not sure if it's his brother or his son who has raced AMA pro at mid-Ohio, but JB and I were sitting near their fan club in the keyhole last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted June 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Here's my biggest question- does it have enough "go" to be able to run big track days? Obviously in the straights it will be down on power, but I've got two track days at mid O on the schedule, and potentially a putnam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Here's my biggest question- does it have enough "go" to be able to run big track days? Obviously in the straights it will be down on power, but I've got two track days at mid O on the schedule, and potentially a putnam.It does but is better suited for smaller tracks like Putnam. It will still be fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 Here's my biggest question- does it have enough "go" to be able to run big track days? Obviously in the straights it will be down on power, but I've got two track days at mid O on the schedule, and potentially a putnam.I would expect a DRZ400 to be similar to riding a Ninja250R on the track. Should handle a little better and pull out of the corners with a little more grunt but top end will be similar. I've never ridden track so can't say about that but speed and acceleration is nothing like a SV650, so I would think it would be much better suited to a small tight track. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 (edited) The ninja 250 will out perform the drz in all areas you just mentioned at the track.Except a cart track Edited June 4, 2014 by MidgetTodd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 It does but is better suited for smaller tracks like Putnam. It will still be fun Summit Point Jefferson Circuit is even better still. Although I believe they extended the track there... Some orgs will not allow supermotos to ride on any track where they deem closing speeds to be a major issue. I cannot speak for N2, but I know NESBA only allowed Motards at Jefferson (in this area of the country). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 The ninja 250 will out perform the drz in all areas you just mentioned at the track.Except a cart track I think that would be a really fun comparison to do some time. I have never ridden a 400 or a 450, and my seat time on a 250 is extremely limited (like, tried it in a parking lot without a helmet on). I would speculate that a 450 would accelerate much better at low RPM, and thus, as you suggest, give the singles a big edge on a kart track. But the 250 should kill it on the top-end. What I can't even begin to speculate is how a dirt chassis feels in high-speed corners. The EX250 is hardly a race chassis, but it's at least set up for street use. Then the 2008 EX250 had to go and change everything with the 17" wheels. The rubber options really opened up, and made the prior generation pretty uncompetitive in a racing environment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 The drz is a 400 not 450. Power on the the drz is nowhere near a 450 sumo Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted June 4, 2014 Report Share Posted June 4, 2014 (edited) The drz is a 400 not 450. Power on the the drz is nowhere near a 450 sumo Chris. Like I said, I've never ridden either, so I have no idea what the comparison would be. Actually, the XR100 is pretty much the only dirt bike I've ever ridden. what's the power difference? are we talking the difference between a ninja 250 and a ninja 363, or more like 650 versus 636? Edited June 4, 2014 by redkow97 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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