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  • riley_racerR Offline
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    riley_racer
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    So I'm searching for some expertise lol

    I'm 19 and when we are allowed to do bike tests again I'm going to do my A2 license.

    So I'm looking to get a bigger bike (not get rid of the DT of course!) but struggling to find something that would be suitable. I'm only 5"3' and weigh nothing so anything too big means I'll probably end up dropping it if I loose my balance at any point. I'm into sports tourers and want something I'd be able to do the North Coast 500 on next year, but it needs to be small and A2 legal. Perhaps a 400 would be about right?

    If anyone has any recommendations, please let me know?

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      Get a KTM 300EXC πŸ˜‹

      I would say KTM duke 390, but a decent 125 two stroke is faster...

      Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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        Suzuki DRZ 400 SM is good for a short arse like yourself, and it’s cracking do it all motorcycleπŸ‘Œ

        Keep it real

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          Suzuki DRZ 400 SM is good for a short arse like yourself, and it’s cracking do it all motorcycleπŸ‘Œ

          CalumC Online
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          Calum
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          #4

          @Darty Yeah I dunno? Is it? Bit slow ain't they?

          The KTM is lighter and makes more power.

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          God I dislike the new 4 stroke bikes/

          Could get a 1989 Yamaha SDR200
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          Lighter and makes a smidgen less power, but would be much more smiles per miles. Bet it's faster too!

          Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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            I’ve ridden a Duke, and it’s a weapon!

            Really good chassis, and revvy motor. Brakes were excellent.

            Forgot about the KTM Duke 390.

            That’s 2 votes from us @Calum πŸ€™

            Keep it real

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              I’ve ridden a Duke, and it’s a weapon!

              Really good chassis, and revvy motor. Brakes were excellent.

              Forgot about the KTM Duke 390.

              That’s 2 votes from us @Calum πŸ€™

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              Calum
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              #6

              @Darty Brakes? They just slow you down, don't worry about that.

              I dislike KTM really. Too expensive and I am poor! I like Aprilia because you get a lot for the money.

              I do like those KTMs though. Would love to drop a smoker engine into that chassis.

              Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                SDR would be my vote but thin on the ground but similar money to the other bikes listed

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                • CalumC Calum

                  @Darty Brakes? They just slow you down, don't worry about that.

                  I dislike KTM really. Too expensive and I am poor! I like Aprilia because you get a lot for the money.

                  I do like those KTMs though. Would love to drop a smoker engine into that chassis.

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                  @Calum since when were aprillia the working mans freind πŸ˜‚

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                    @Darty Brakes? They just slow you down, don't worry about that.

                    I dislike KTM really. Too expensive and I am poor! I like Aprilia because you get a lot for the money.

                    I do like those KTMs though. Would love to drop a smoker engine into that chassis.

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                    riley_racer
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                    @Calum @Darty my mate has a KTM Duke and I am considering one but I don't really know how much money I want to spend and most seem to be upward of three grand or the other side of the country...

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                      @Calum @Darty so in the end I bought a Kawasaki Ninja BX250. It's also the super light version which is much better for me as it's not that much heavier than the DT either. Got my Mod 1 and 2 booked in so hopefully that'll all go smoothly too!

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                        I mean, it's 152KG, as opposed to 116kg DTR. And it only makes 26hp. So it will be slower than a DTR.

                        But looks smart!

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                          Old Hondo VFR400, if you can find one these days. My tuppnies worth ☠️

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                            Old Hondo VFR400, if you can find one these days. My tuppnies worth ☠️

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                            @SpookDog nice bike, along with the RVF400, but dayum they are small.

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                              Yeah, they is diddly 🏍

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                              • CalumC Calum

                                I mean, it's 152KG, as opposed to 116kg DTR. And it only makes 26hp. So it will be slower than a DTR.

                                But looks smart!

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                                @Calum I failed so unfortunately it's got to sit in the garage a little longer... 😞

                                Still 40kg heavier is better than 80kg cause I wouldn't be able to pick that up if I dropped it lol

                                and yeah the acceleration won't be like travelling through warp speed like it is on the DT, but at least it will sit at 75 without being on the limiter!

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                                  I am very happy with my buzzing Aprilia. That will glide along at 90 and scream to 100+ (indicated it's Italian so take that with a pinch of salt).

                                  Either way, it's fast enough for me. I only ride locally.

                                  Sorry to hear that you failed πŸ˜•

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