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Yep, it's pricey. That bike is a friggin tank as well.

It's a 450 I believe. And it's a fantastic bike! I have the 2011. I blue plated version would be awesome!

I actually prefer fuel injection. I was simple pointing out that carburetors are nothing to be afraid of.

Don't be afraid of the carburetor. With proper care and maintenance, it'll perform properly literally forever. Turn your fuel off when the bike is going to sit for a bit, and proper care during storage is important. The biggest difference is cold starting. The DRZ will need to warm up for a few...

The DRZ is the better commuter. Both bikes are bomb proof, so no need to be real hands on. I would say the WR would be the harder of the 2 for working on, only because of the fuel injection. The WR is better offroad for sure, but the DRZ is no slouch!

I liked it!

The description of that exhaust is awesome! Adding an exhaust can, or aftermarket intake is all just lipstick on a pig. Waste of your hard earned dollars. The performance gains are zero on a 250cc. Treat the bike as what it is, a trainer for a more powerful bike. I love custom as much as the...

The description of that exhaust is awesome! Adding an exhaust can, or aftermarket intake is all just lipstick on a pig. Waste of your hard earned dollars. The performance gains are zero on a 250cc. Treat the bike as what it is, a trainer for a more powerful bike. I love custom as much as the...

What does that have to do with the thread??

If you're an experienced dirt biker, pick up a 250cc dual sport for a year, do all your tests with it, and then move up to the bike you want. I got my licence with a Kawasaki KLX 250, rode it for 3 years, then sold it and bought a Ducati Monster.

I think you'd by better off with the KTM 690 Enduro. Certainly more offroad oriented. The Husky is a short commuter, or hooligans dream!! This bike is clearly built for asphalt shenanigans!!

The Africa Twin is an all day, multi-day, comfortable offroad oriented tour bike. I'd hate to spend a whole day in the saddle of that Husky! It wasn't built for comfort at all! Performance, and hooliganism! You can put fairings on it all you want, it still won't be long distance comfortable.

The Husky is in a league of its own. That's why it is so desirable, and also why Husqvarna can charge what they want! It's closest competition in my mind would be the Ducati Hypermotard, or the Aprilia Dorsoduro. Those are both closer to a standard motorcycle, than a dirt bike style supermoto.

LOL :rolleyes:

Edited my post for clarity. Should have read direct injection, not straight fuel injection.

That you can currently buy......��

I ride in the same conditions. I just don't use my clutch in the same manner. Just the way I learned I guess (oh so long ago). Some older guys I ride with are similar, the younger guys seem to use their clutches more. My Suzuki is built from the factory for woods riding as well. Wide ratio...

Japan really left the 2t crowd out in the cold when they embraced the 4t. They basically gave up on 2t. Now that they're making a big comeback, the Japanese bikes will catch up. I agree, if 2t is your thing, a KTM is your best bet. As far as braided lines, and hydro clutches: I don't think the...

While I agree with you in principle, I just don't see that much of an advantage. I've never owned a KTM or Husky, but I've spent plenty of time in the saddle of these bikes, 2t, and 4t, and aside from engine performance, I don't feel the advantages vs the Japanese bikes is as great as they say...

I'll take one! Good luck this year!