U no like KLX, why Husky,KTM-not DRZ400

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Old 03-15-2007 | 09:17 PM
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Default U no like KLX, why Husky,KTM-not DRZ400

Just curious- I see people ready to trade up to a husky, ktm etc.. but few people mention the DRZ400.. this was the one bike I looked at - but went with KLX for a couple reasons. why spend so much more on the others??

as far as being disapointed that you have to use a clutch to wheelie- can soemone explain why that isa big deal? does it ruin the clutch quickly?? I have no issues using the clutch to get that front wheel up high.

I have been at 160 on a busa- and the KLX doesn't disapoint me-
 
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Old 03-15-2007 | 09:48 PM
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Just curious- I see people ready to trade up to a husky, ktm etc.. but few people mention the DRZ400.. this was the one bike I looked at - but went with KLX for a couple reasons. why spend so much more on the others??
This is obviously a very subjective area. Personally, the DRZ just doesn't turn my head like the other bikes. A lot of people love them, but they just don't do it for me. Honestly, I liked my KLX just fine with the mods I had done - it's pretty darn sweet by any standard. The lust factor of the KTM just got the better of me.
 
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Old 03-16-2007 | 01:58 AM
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being a former owner of a husky i can vouch for the power they have and mine was a old 83, 430cc. i can't even imagen the power they have now[&:]and the new one's are sick looking. the only reason i got rid of it is wasbeing a sweedish made bike there was only one dealer in my area, and it was really hard to get parts if they did'nt have them in stock they had to order from sweeden.
 
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Old 03-16-2007 | 05:42 AM
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I've personally been riding the DRZ 400 for a few weeks now when I go riding in the Pine Barrons with my son (who now KNOWS the bike is his[:@])

I love the power and throttle response of the DRZ, it pulls in any gear..

I HATE the heavy front end and the geometry of the fork to frame design. Too much of a road bike for the dirt.

BTW, it ROCKS on the road, very stable, very fast, lots of horses (my friend did the carb upgrade which helped even more!!)

But in the end, when it comes to dirt, I love the agility of the KLX!!!

NOW....Thats not to say that if I had $8,000I wouldn't get the Husky 450 in a heart beat... TRUST ME, I WOULD!!!! (It's fascinating how the payment of college tuitionS can bring one back to earth relatively quickly!!)

Can't waitto rideNobrakes old bike!!!
 
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Old 03-16-2007 | 04:03 PM
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My friend that I ride with has a drz. It is a nice bike with great power. It just doesn't feel right when I ride it. Kind of like the bike is giving me the ride instead of vice versa. I can throw the klx into the turns where the drz has that top heavy feel that doesn't inspire confidence. Don't get me wrong I would love to have its power on the hill climbs but I like the light handling of the klx.
 
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Old 03-16-2007 | 04:22 PM
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Once you get into the 400cc category, I think you need to take a long, hard look because thereare bikes that will put the DRZ400 to shame. Now, you could argue that companies such as Husky make a 250cc as well, butthe price difference between the KLX250 and a Husky TE250 is a much larger jump than from a DRZ400 to a KTM or Husky of similar displacement.

Personally, if I felt the desire to get a bigger bike, the DRZ would not be one of my choices.
 
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Old 03-16-2007 | 08:46 PM
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you can get a TE250 for $6200 otd and the TE450 for $6800 otd pretty much at any husky dealer, trust me i've called them all around the midwest. and the 250 husky i was told by every dealer that it would feel like it has twice as much power as the KLX (2 of them dealers sold Kawasaki's tooand know the KLX). i'm sure they're talking a stock KLX though. however it is like 25lbs lighter than the KLX with a lot more horsepower so it's no surprise it feels that much more powerful i bet. the TE 450 i believe mayhave the most powerful 450 engine in any dirt bike currently. it's over 50 horse stock and built to withstand about anything so i read.
Was that dealer who told you that information by any chance named Mark E. Ting??
 
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Old 03-16-2007 | 08:55 PM
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Seems as though alot of people here ride with a Drz 400 Buddy, myself included.
I just don't like the look of the bike and it is kinda heavy.
The KLX just hasthat "dirtbike" look, whereas the drz is like a beefy moped!!
To each his own I guess, I still enjoy riding with the Drz because it keeps me moving faster than I would if I where alone!!!

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