DRZ or zx10? - Page 2 - General Sportbike Discussion

Beto · 06-28-2008, 04:56 PM

if it comes down to an 08 zx10 or a drz I'd get the drz no doubt.

but if you are talking 04-05 zx10s then I'd get that for sure

NINER · 06-28-2008, 05:00 PM

Just went on a 2 hour ride on the DRZ. Only thing that sucks is you really have to work to get it to wheelie over 20MPH. 55 MPG makes it an awesome commuter. I plan on doing a FCR carn, 440 big bore, and a yosh pipe to give it the power of a CRF450 this winter.

nickalltogether · 06-28-2008, 10:00 PM

I'm going to wait and think it out some more... I just need a package deal where I get both bikes for about 14k or so haha.

-SKETCHY- · 06-28-2008, 10:08 PM

KTM Super Duke! The most fucking fun bike on the planet!

nickalltogether · 06-28-2008, 10:35 PM

What's funny to me, is all the people who don't ride bikes or stunt that I know don't believe a motard could be fun.. I'm like "are you serious?". the place next door to my work has the husqvarna motards and they're sweet as shit but too pricey for what they are IMO.

NINER · 06-28-2008, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by nickalltogether

What's funny to me, is all the people who don't ride bikes or stunt that I know don't believe a motard could be fun.. I'm like "are you serious?". the place next door to my work has the husqvarna motards and they're sweet as shit but too pricey for what they are IMO.

Way too much fun. Today a car broke down in a 1 lane construction zone. I hopped the curb and rode around it on the sidewalk.

AzN~BoI_585 · 06-29-2008, 03:34 AM

IMO get the DRZ since u already got a sportsbike.

I dont kno if your looking to get new or used...but you can occasionally find a used older (05) Husky610 for about the same as a newer DRZ (07ish).

Another bike to consider, and my personal favorite, is the XR650R...u just have to make it street legal and then its kicker only no magic button.

-SKETCHY- · 06-29-2008, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by AzN~BoI_585

IMO get the DRZ since u already got a sportsbike.

I dont kno if your looking to get new or used...but you can occasionally find a used older (05) Husky610 for about the same as a newer DRZ (07ish).

Another bike to consider, and my personal favorite, is the XR650R...u just have to make it street legal and then its kicker only no magic button.

XR650L is street legal w/electric start. you just need 17"s and a bigger front rotor. they are big, heavy & ugly IMO

YodaCon · 06-29-2008, 09:14 AM

If you get the drz go 2 up in the rear and put a yosh on it this will take care of the lack of power down low. Also stiffin up the front end for stoppies. This bike is a blast around town in and out of the trails nothing you cant do Most fun I have had riding in years.

Super Duke sucks my friend had it for about two weeks its not smooth and it is real heavy but looks sick, he ended up trading it in for a Husky 510

Husqvarna is the shit. Dont go with the 610 in my opinion its the old man commuter motard. Its heavy at 315 dry and it has a softer suspension lacking in power even though the numbers are close to the 410 and 510. I had the 450r and it was an all around gd bike. Lighter (265)and Faster than the drz smooth as hell never had an issue a blast to stunt. I believe they want $ 7600 for it. My next one is the 510 probably at the end of the summer, killer ride you wont want to ride a street bike for awhile. The only problem is you need to go through the bike every once in awhile, shit comes loose.

zx-10 is cool but you need to go with the motard you wont regret it

nickalltogether · 06-29-2008, 02:39 PM

I'm gonna pick up a 2nd job for a little bit before I pick either one of these bikes... I was about to get the zx10 yesterday but they couldn't put together the right numbers for me so i decided to wait.

nickalltogether · 06-29-2008, 02:42 PM

how are the husqvarnas as far as engine life, reliability, and cost to maintain?

gsxr"d · 07-19-2008, 09:27 PM

Don't get a motard! Especially a husky. Its a chainsaw engine in a frame with two wheels. As for reliability, my old mate fucked it off cos It kept poppin out of gear and overheating etc. I took the 08 zx 10 out for a test ride and thought It was a beauty. More than enough power, Ohlins dampener. The only concern is the output shaft cos of the 04-05 engine cases crackin cos of wheelies! Hopefully sum1 like kane might enlighten the rest of us on that one. Get the 10!

NINER · 07-19-2008, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by gsxr"d

Don't get a motard! Especially a husky. Its a chainsaw engine in a frame with two wheels. As for reliability, my old mate fucked it off cos It kept poppin out of gear and overheating etc. I took the 08 zx 10 out for a test ride and thought It was a beauty. More than enough power, Ohlins dampener. The only concern is the output shaft cos of the 04-05 engine cases crackin cos of wheelies! Hopefully sum1 like kane might enlighten the rest of us on that one. Get the 10!

DRZ engine is like a tank. Even with a 440 big bore kit. I ride mine on the highway to work almost everyday.

MurderdR6 · 07-20-2008, 02:39 AM

he got an 08 ZX10....

he says its slow...haha

nickalltogether · 07-20-2008, 02:56 PM

I got the zx10, but I'm thinking if I sell my f4i I may use the money on a used drz.

Towlieee · 07-20-2008, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by NINER

Way too much fun. Today a car broke down in a 1 lane construction zone. I hopped the curb and rode around it on the sidewalk.

Never hop a curb on a sport bike?

I've taken my f4i through deep woods lol, climbing hills and missouring out!

nickalltogether · 07-20-2008, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Towlieee

Never hop a curb on a sport bike?

I've taken my f4i through deep woods lol, climbing hills and missouring out!

that's the most fun.

NINER · 07-20-2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Towlieee

Never hop a curb on a sport bike?

I've taken my f4i through deep woods lol, climbing hills and missouring out!

Not at 30MPH.

Kaneone · 07-24-2008, 12:17 AM

the 08 zx10r is a wicked biyaatch! i love it. between that and a drz not even a comparison...

now that new 09 black on black monstered out kx250f is pretty sick...

-kane

nickalltogether · 07-24-2008, 12:32 AM

Yeah I like my 08 zx10. Not as fast as I was expecting though.

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06-28-2008, 04:56 PM	#21
Beto Mexi-PIMP Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Clanton, AL Age: 19 Bike: 06 636 with HoHey/SI/OMR parts Gender: Male Posts: 7,476	Re: DRZ or zx10? if it comes down to an 08 zx10 or a drz I'd get the drz no doubt. but if you are talking 04-05 zx10s then I'd get that for sure

06-28-2008, 05:00 PM	#22
NINER I Have Too Much Free Time Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Westland, MI Age: 27 Bike: '01 F4i ,'02 954 '06 DRZ400SM,'03 XR50 mini-motard,87 YZ490 Gender: Male Posts: 32,331	Re: DRZ or zx10? Just went on a 2 hour ride on the DRZ. Only thing that sucks is you really have to work to get it to wheelie over 20MPH. 55 MPG makes it an awesome commuter. I plan on doing a FCR carn, 440 big bore, and a yosh pipe to give it the power of a CRF450 this winter. __________________ I need 954 parts! Sell them to me! http://www.stuntlife.com/forums/465-bike-parts-wanted/227515-954-parts-needed.html#post3418680

06-28-2008, 10:00 PM	#23
nickalltogether Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wilmington, NC Age: 20 Bike: 03 636, 06 crf88, 08 zx-10r Gender: Male Posts: 3,613	Re: DRZ or zx10? I'm going to wait and think it out some more... I just need a package deal where I get both bikes for about 14k or so haha.

06-28-2008, 10:08 PM	#24
-SKETCHY- Looking for a 636 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Columbus, Ga. Age: 28 Bike: none! looking for a 636!! Gender: Male Posts: 7,039	Re: DRZ or zx10? KTM Super Duke! The most fucking fun bike on the planet! __________________ Looking for a 636!!!!!

06-28-2008, 10:35 PM	#25
nickalltogether Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wilmington, NC Age: 20 Bike: 03 636, 06 crf88, 08 zx-10r Gender: Male Posts: 3,613	Re: DRZ or zx10? What's funny to me, is all the people who don't ride bikes or stunt that I know don't believe a motard could be fun.. I'm like "are you serious?". the place next door to my work has the husqvarna motards and they're sweet as shit but too pricey for what they are IMO.

06-29-2008, 03:34 AM	#27
AzN~BoI_585 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Upstate NY Age: 23 Bike: 05' 636 freshy Gender: Male Posts: 1,370	Re: DRZ or zx10? IMO get the DRZ since u already got a sportsbike. I dont kno if your looking to get new or used...but you can occasionally find a used older (05) Husky610 for about the same as a newer DRZ (07ish). Another bike to consider, and my personal favorite, is the XR650R...u just have to make it street legal and then its kicker only no magic button.

06-29-2008, 09:14 AM	#29
YodaCon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Yaphank, Long Island Age: 32 Bike: 636 the new shit Gender: Male Posts: 263	Re: DRZ or zx10? If you get the drz go 2 up in the rear and put a yosh on it this will take care of the lack of power down low. Also stiffin up the front end for stoppies. This bike is a blast around town in and out of the trails nothing you cant do Most fun I have had riding in years. Super Duke sucks my friend had it for about two weeks its not smooth and it is real heavy but looks sick, he ended up trading it in for a Husky 510 Husqvarna is the shit. Dont go with the 610 in my opinion its the old man commuter motard. Its heavy at 315 dry and it has a softer suspension lacking in power even though the numbers are close to the 410 and 510. I had the 450r and it was an all around gd bike. Lighter (265)and Faster than the drz smooth as hell never had an issue a blast to stunt. I believe they want $ 7600 for it. My next one is the 510 probably at the end of the summer, killer ride you wont want to ride a street bike for awhile. The only problem is you need to go through the bike every once in awhile, shit comes loose. zx-10 is cool but you need to go with the motard you wont regret it

06-29-2008, 02:39 PM	#30
nickalltogether Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wilmington, NC Age: 20 Bike: 03 636, 06 crf88, 08 zx-10r Gender: Male Posts: 3,613	Re: DRZ or zx10? I'm gonna pick up a 2nd job for a little bit before I pick either one of these bikes... I was about to get the zx10 yesterday but they couldn't put together the right numbers for me so i decided to wait.

06-29-2008, 02:42 PM	#31
nickalltogether Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wilmington, NC Age: 20 Bike: 03 636, 06 crf88, 08 zx-10r Gender: Male Posts: 3,613	Re: DRZ or zx10? how are the husqvarnas as far as engine life, reliability, and cost to maintain?

07-19-2008, 09:27 PM	#32
gsxr"d Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: deep south Age: Bike: 600rr Gender: Male Posts: 93	Re: DRZ or zx10? Don't get a motard! Especially a husky. Its a chainsaw engine in a frame with two wheels. As for reliability, my old mate fucked it off cos It kept poppin out of gear and overheating etc. I took the 08 zx 10 out for a test ride and thought It was a beauty. More than enough power, Ohlins dampener. The only concern is the output shaft cos of the 04-05 engine cases crackin cos of wheelies! Hopefully sum1 like kane might enlighten the rest of us on that one. Get the 10!

07-20-2008, 02:39 AM	#34
MurderdR6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 24 Bike: 02 R6 - 02 929 - CBR 1kRR Gender: Male Posts: 180	Re: DRZ or zx10? he got an 08 ZX10.... he says its slow...haha

07-20-2008, 02:56 PM	#35
nickalltogether Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wilmington, NC Age: 20 Bike: 03 636, 06 crf88, 08 zx-10r Gender: Male Posts: 3,613	Re: DRZ or zx10? I got the zx10, but I'm thinking if I sell my f4i I may use the money on a used drz.

07-24-2008, 12:17 AM	#39
Kaneone Ive been everywhere Join Date: May 2004 Location: Las Vegas NV Age: 26 Bike: KAWASAKI Gender: Male Posts: 4,344	Re: DRZ or zx10? the 08 zx10r is a wicked biyaatch! i love it. between that and a drz not even a comparison... now that new 09 black on black monstered out kx250f is pretty sick... -kane __________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - "the Evolution in Pink" Kawasaki Street Stunt Competitor Kaneone.com

07-24-2008, 12:32 AM	#40
nickalltogether Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Wilmington, NC Age: 20 Bike: 03 636, 06 crf88, 08 zx-10r Gender: Male Posts: 3,613	Re: DRZ or zx10? Yeah I like my 08 zx10. Not as fast as I was expecting though.