250 Motards

[dannyred]

G'day all. I'm new to the bike world and have just got my learners permit here in SA which limits me to 250cc. I've been told by a few mates that the most fun I can have with a 250 and the best way to learn to ride in general would be to get a supermotard.
Can anybody give me any pointers on what road registerablebikes are good candidates for a supermotard conversion and perhaps how much it would cost me. The cheapest method would be most helpful as coin is a consideration.
Thanks fellas :)

[Muzzard]

Dannyred,
I am riding a WRF250 Yamaha now, and are very happy with its performance and all round durability...
It will be for sale shortly and has already been developed.
There are some pics in the Gallery of it, and has a shit load of extras to go with it.
Its the mechanical cow :lol: ...
There is a move afoot here (core business) that may see a reproduction of a DRZ but in 200cc aircooled version in motard trim for sale in Australia soon.. Pic is in Tasty album,.. title EMS Dirt.

[Rick]

Hey mate Im in SA too, I think were the only ones.
In my opinion a dirt bike is the best way to learn the extremities of a two wheeled machine. Get a 2 stroke, take it to Pt Gawler, dislocate a few limbs, and youre hooked! Stage 2: Realise that four strokes are way easier to ride, get a super motard, start running a muck on public roads! :twisted:

[Wobbly]

Hey danny ... I'd definately go the WR250F I reckon ... good performance, reliability better than a CRF-X and plenty of knowledge about them. Muzz's one goes great and is absolutely stunning to look at (the man has too much free time on his hands for polishing stuff!! :lol: ). I've ridden road bikes for years (since I was 16) and getting into supermotards has been as much fun as getting into track days 8)

[dannyred]

Thanks fellas for the response. You guys are quick off the mark!
Muzzard, do you have any idea when and how much you'd be selling the Cow for? Looks sweet, much fun and attention i'm sure. I'd love to buy it if I could afford it. Alternatively what sort of price range would I be looking for a set of complete wheels and new front brake? Cheers :)

[Muzzard]

Wheelsets range in price Danny depending on style and personal choice.
Machining sportbike mag wheels is an option should the wheels be cheap to purchase initially, as the machining process can get expensive and you have the inherent weakness as opposed to a spoked wheel.
Then there is lacing rims to your hubs which depending on rim choice can be about the same cost as mags around $1200...
Next is the top of the range Talon hub/Excell rim package that retails for $1995 and you need a disc rotor and caliper bracket around another $400, tyres around $400, and tubes around $60...
There is Haan wheels as well, dearer again...


I will P.M. you with details about the 'Mootard'. You wont build a WRF for what you could have mine for, so far it owes over $20000. Was new with the wheelset, pipe, brake set up, tyres and tubes, TAG bars, and a host of other little goodies like tacho, hour meter, long range Acerbis tank, gripper seat, custom decals and the list goes on... :shock:

[Flash]

Lioke Neil I recacon Muzz has tooo much time on his hand! :shock: