Leaner Enduro or Trail bike

**Frankie** · 18-03-2009 04:06 PM

hi Guys
Was wondering what would be a good motard bike for a Learner and legal to ride. Dont want to spend to much money limit around 3 to 5 grand

Cheers

**Type R Positive** · 18-03-2009 05:06 PM

One bike instantly comes to mind, Suzuki DR-Z400SM. They are Under $9k new.

If you're real lucky, you might find an injected WR250R for that price.

**Frankie** · 18-03-2009 08:01 PM

yeh WR250R are nice bikes, DR400 is that legal to ride on ur l's

**gumbs** · 19-03-2009 07:46 AM

It is if your in a lams state (NSW and VIC) and probably the best choice.

**Zilli** · 19-03-2009 07:59 AM

^ yes 'tis legal

**Frankie** · 19-03-2009 08:35 AM

what other bikes would also be good

**aimre** · 22-03-2009 02:44 AM

I would get, and i will once i have the cash, a KTM 300 exc.

Only weighs in at 110kg wet and has around 50hp...(idk why its lams, thats a joke power to weight ratio for a learner) Although, you are a learner so maybe u should start with something a bit slower.

Just get an xr250/drz250 and put road tires on it. 400s are shit cos u pay at least $400 a yr on rego. Thats another reason for the 300exc, being 293cc it just slips below the 300cc green slip threshold

**Frankie** · 23-03-2009 08:44 AM

i ve been riding a motrobike for quite a few years now off road, So the power wouldnt be to much for me,

**aimre** · 23-03-2009 11:23 PM

Well, then thats your answer

**Frankie** · 24-03-2009 08:17 AM

Yeh but parts for a KTM are a bit expensive bit harder to get in than a honda, suzuki ETC

**aimre** · 25-03-2009 09:34 AM

Well the Euros make the best motards. Hondas are ugly as, i got an xr and its putrid.

Theres the Suzuki DRZ400. Get the offroad one as its got the better carbs and what not and buy the motard stuff seperate, ends up cheaper than making the actual motard one more powerful