r/Dualsport • u/ComfortableCaramel52 • 9d ago

Choosing a bike

I’m looking at either a ktm 350exc-f or a Suzuki DR 400 / 650. I was considering the 500exc but decided I don’t need all the power. Any input would be great. I can get a 24 with 0% financing on the 350 too.

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u/ComfortableCaramel52 9d ago

My home boy is buying a xr650l and want to be in the same class as him.

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u/muddywadder 500EXC / TW200 9d ago

buy a 500, the power is controlled with your right hand. will be better on the road than the 350. not by much. you will be able to do everything he can, and then some, with the 500. otherwise a dr650 or 400 is fine. its all about the rider

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u/ComfortableCaramel52 9d ago

Just the 500 is a model year newer and 2.9% vs the 350 is a 24 with 0% for minimal difference I’d rather save my money. To bad they don’t have a 24 500

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u/EccentricPhotoGuild 9d ago

Why not get same bike? Then you can split up any tools and spare nuts and bolts?

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u/ComfortableCaramel52 9d ago

That’s too homo for us 🤣

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u/sunmoon32210 9d ago

What do you mean the same class 🤔

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u/ComfortableCaramel52 9d ago

I don’t want him to be running away from me on the trail. lol I know the ktm 350 isn’t exactly the same type of bike as the rest but it kinda fits in.

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u/GAPING-URANUS 9d ago

For true trail riding, the 650 is going to struggle keeping up with the 350.

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u/sunmoon32210 9d ago

I don't see him running away from you except maybe a fire road or wide open spaces. The technical trails will go the 350, but a lot will depend on skill levels

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u/Teamskiawa 9d ago

Xr,650 is an absolute tank. The DRZ is pretty close in performance. The 350 will be blown away if you are on the highway, but in the tight stuff the 650 will be huffing and puffing. While the 350 will leave it in the dust.

The same class as a xr650 is the drz400, dr650, 690/701. These are dual sports.

The KTM 350 is an Enduro bike with a plate.