To all,

First, I'm a newbie to TT, and I've got my first dirt bike, a KX 125.

I'm pretty sure I want to sell the KX and get a big trailie. I'm thinking XR600/650 R or XR400 R as a second choice.

I say this from ignorance, only commenting based on the excellent things I've heard about Honda XRs over the years.

I don't know how they compare WEIGHT WISE to some comparable bikes (DRZ, etc.).

Anyway, my only requirement is to hang a tag on it so that I can ride legally on the street if I need to. Doesn't need to be streetable, just legal.

Can anyone tell me what the 400/600/650 might be heavier than, or lighter than ?

Thanks,
Barry

The only possible Thumper/Streeter that won't be a pig is a WR-F or maybe some of the KTMs. The Honda CRF250X is just around the corner.

Anything beyond these bikes IS a pig when compared to your KX. I'm working on Dual-sporting a KX-F. I'll tag it in Oregon, which is where it's headed, anyways.

Manny

Hey Barry,
THe XR's are some of the heaviest bikes out there. I think they are going to be fairly close weight wise to a DR-Z, but wait for more responces before you take that to the bank.
I agree with teamgreen. The lighets dual sport you could ride would be a WRF of some sort. While they are still beefy, they aren't anchors like the XR's : ) I have one of each (XR250, and WR426) so I'm just speaking the truth. Great bikes otherwise though. No one can compare with the XR seat for comfort tho!

Might also try the KLX300, it's about the weight of the WR250. Maybe easier to street too (green sticker). I think the soft XR seats are a thing of the past. Sat on a few at the dealership last week and they are as hard as any MX bike.

DRZ400's almost exactly the same as XR400 weight-wise. XR650 is heavier again.

Are you sure you want a 400cc+ 4stroke? Would you be happier with like a WR250F or upcoming Husky/Honda/Suzuki/Kawasaki 250F? Just asking 'cos the weight seems an issue for you

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True, but the DRZ FEELS lighter. Bud you need to put around on a few different big bore bikes to get an idea. IF your serious about it, the XR400 is bulletproof and a great beginner big bore bike. It also has mucho capabilities.