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TOPIC: DR 250 Z

DR 250 Z 04 Mar 2018 19:43 #25033

Dr. Peter Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 143 Thank you received: 5	I ride a DT 175 chook chaser could a DR250Z Suzuki be a good next step?
	Peter Farrell 2017 Suzuki S40 Boulevard (cruising) - loned out 2006 Kawasaki KLE 500 (adventure) - loned out 1989 Suzuki TS 250 X (vinduro) 1986 Honda Goldwing 1200 1988 Honda Goldwing 1500 1976 TY250 (twin shock trials and officiating) The administrator has disabled public write access.

DR 250 Z 04 Mar 2018 20:46 #25034

Jason375 Offline Expert Boarder Posts: 107 Thank you received: 4	It would be a lot better than the DT
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DR 250 Z 04 Mar 2018 22:03 #25036

Serge C Online Administrator I Wanna Be Sedated Posts: 3059 Thank you received: 169	I had a DR250 for many years. Good, honest, reliable bike. Simple to maintain, comfortable to ride and won't get you into trouble. And CHEAP! The only 'problem' with them, is that they haven't changed in years (which, in fact is not a problem). You could do a lot worse.
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DR 250 Z 08 Mar 2018 20:34 #25130

Dirtpilot Online Administrator Posts: 577 Thank you received: 36	Not a bad choice, bit heavy . Like I said in the other thread anAJP PR4 is the go. Or if rec rego only is ok, a CRF230.
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DR 250 Z 08 Mar 2018 21:19 #25131

Dr. Peter
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Thanks for sharing your thoughts everyone. The DRZ is definitely on the list of possibilities, particularly if full registration is important.

An issue about the AJP, at least to me, is dealer support. Japanese bike dealers are in every other regional town here in Victoria, so where is the AJP, SWM, Sherco etc dealer?

Anyway, I asked the regional Suzuki dealer I dealt with when I purchased my S40 about a changeover price for a new DRZ250, and I have to say it ain't advantageous to me right now. Second-hand might be better and then its a case of the deal rather than the bike.

I think might spend a little more time on the DT175 learning to go a little faster, and to be a little braver, and maybe see a year of riding with it while checking out what's being ridden by other AMTRA members, before jumping one way or the other. I forget who said that to me but it seems reasonable and prudent advice right now.

However, it doesn't hurt top ask, 'what if?' and, 'if only" from time to time.

Peter Farrell
2017 Suzuki S40 Boulevard (cruising) - loned out
2006 Kawasaki KLE 500 (adventure) - loned out
1989 Suzuki TS 250 X (vinduro)
1986 Honda Goldwing 1200
1988 Honda Goldwing 1500
1976 TY250 (twin shock trials and officiating)

Last Edit: 08 Mar 2018 21:23 by Dr. Peter.

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DR 250 Z 18 Mar 2018 11:43 #25200

Dirtpilot Online Administrator Posts: 577 Thank you received: 36	also consider, if you can find a good one, a Dt200/Wr200.
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