Small motard wanted

[sillyman]

Hello folks. I'm new to this site and pretty new to Motards. I previously had a DRZ400 SM which I loved and now ride a Buell. I'd love to get a smaller (250ish or even smaller) motard I can cruize to work with. Any suggestions? Makes/models/secondhand/new?

[devo]

I don't think you'll be able to go past the WR250X. Not too many around 2nd hand I wouldn't think, but there's a demo with a few bits on it in Adelaide (PM STRETCH).

[sillyman]

Thanks Devo. Had considered that one but thought it a bit pricey. Also can't even get a demo ride on one here in WA as there's only a handfull of them in the entire state.

[devo]

Something like a TTR/DR/XR250?

There are also the older and softish 2 stroke enduros like the DT200 that could be reliable fun.

[DRZ-SM]

Just get another DRZ.
Cheap easy.

[Flash]

If it's for comuting only have a look the chinese bikes Kinlon etc $2500 grand with 2yr warranty

[devo]

Do they follow through on the warranty Ash?

[sillyman]

Thanks guys. Anybody out there have a Kinlon?

[sillyman]

Just get another DRZ.
Cheap easy.
I know. They're great value I reckon. Even at the 2006 price (when I had mine) and now they've come down even further.

[albonator316]

Thanks guys. Anybody out there have a Kinlon?

no one here.. that i know of... maybe someones hiding one away ;)

[SM93]

there is a guy on here, but can't remember his name. from north QLD

[MrSXV]

If it's for comuting only have a look the chinese bikes Kinlon etc $2500 grand with 2yr warranty
I just got back from Japan and these cheap tards are everywhere....

[Wobbly]

Another drz can probably be had fairly cheap.

WR-X sounds like a stack of fun for around town commuting, but will need a little more tlc than a drz.

Or pick up a cheap 2 stroke like a CR250M or a RMX or something :)

[OwenS]

Well i love my wr250f. Its hella fun and nimble. Plenty of poke too. I would def recommend it, i rode the wr250x as well, but i can honestly say the wrf is better, lighter handling, and more snappy throttle response.

[sillyman]

Thanks guys. Can you get WR250f with street tyres/slicks easy enough?

[albonator316]

yeah not to hard really. look here are some :D

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Motard-Wheels-Yamaha-WR450f-or-YZ450f-250f-also_W0QQitemZ320261480816QQihZ011QQcategoryZ32628 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Flash]

Do they follow through on the warranty Ash?

Don't know mate.
I have heard good things about their reliability through some customers and I haven't heard anything overly bad yet.

[sillyman]

I've been on a few bike sites and this is one of the best. You guys are really helpful. Thanks again.