thoughts on this bike for sale?

[jbot]

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=446702

I don't know jack about dual sports or sumos, and thought i'd get your expert opinion about this bike. a 2002 Suzuki DRZ400S

throw everything you got at me, but what I really want to know is, in the grand scheme of sumo's and dual sports, is this a good pick? and of course, if anyone know first hand info about this bike, I'd love to know as well.

thanks

jbot

[Angrish]

I've rode a few. They are shit boxes..... and very slow. IMO stick with WR or a honda.

[jermattak]

depends, do you plan on riding strictly off road? dual sporting, or converting it to a motard?

[that dude]

looks beat

[jermattak]

looks beat

it looks pretty clean to me

[that dude]

it looks pretty clean to me

really?

[jermattak]

yeah, look at the frame, the motor, the swingarm, looks like its never been dumped. the only thing that isnt is the plastics, but its a dirtbike

[Disclaimer]

It won't go as fast as the Aprilia, on or off road.

[jbot]

the bike will primarily serve as a street bike. i may occasionally do dirt or hooligan riding with it, but i'd like it for carving up twisties. i may also grow a pair and do track with it, but i'd be happy if it was good at riding nice curvy roads.

[warpspeed]

the bike will primarily serve as a street bike. i may occasionally do dirt or hooligan riding with it, but i'd like it for carving up twisties. i may also grow a pair and do track with it, but i'd be happy if it was good at riding nice curvy roads.

get a sm not a s in your case.

Look into the ktm 450exc they are hella better. The drz is reliable though.

[jermattak]

the bike will primarily serve as a street bike. i may occasionally do dirt or hooligan riding with it, but i'd like it for carving up twisties. i may also grow a pair and do track with it, but i'd be happy if it was good at riding nice curvy roads.

it will handle like a dream if you convert it, it has enough power to have fun,ithey suck really bad on the highway, but if you really wanna do some hooligan riding, i would look to ktm, aprilia, husky, etc IMO

[Todd#43]

The S is way different than the SM for sure. Swingarm, forks, and some other stuff. I looked hard at the DRZ's before I bought my KTM, but honestly they're way underpowered and suck balls on the freeway.

If you're interested in a 2002 KTM Duke II, let me know. I may sell mine.

[Putty]

Does look beat. Although, he appears to live in a nice area, so he may actually take really good care of it.

[V4junkie]

^ b.a.!!!

[Putty]

Now we can end it...

[that dude]

Now we can end it...

putty is that yours, if so fuckin badd ass

[Putty]

putty is that yours, if so fuckin badd ass

Shits no....I wish it was.

[Sara_Rides]

Those red-grooved tires are hot...wonder if they come in pink? or purple or teal, which would match the bike I'm going to get perfect.....

[magley64]

here ya go sara...

http://www.cycletires.com/Innova/mxtires.html

http://www.cycletires.com/gallery.htm

[Putty]

Lets discuss your AV. Full size to my email.....stat!

[RSVDon]

End this thread. Noa!!

+ 1 billion! SXV FTMFW!!!

[jermattak]

since everyone is posting sumo pics....

[RSVDon]

^Doh!

If I had the choice between a KTM and the SXV I think it'd be a hard choice.

[jermattak]

^^ Choice meat right there.

thank you, thank you:D

[RSVDon]

Easy. Split the difference and buy the Husky.

Nah. I'm too much of a brand loyal hooker. I like both the KTM and Ape. I think the only one I don't seem to like is Ducati's Hypermotard. Haven't figured out why yet though.