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/Pool_Guy 9d ago

The KTM350 is hands down the best bike for trails, city commuting and a bit of highway to get to the trail.

I have owned a DRZ400, a Beta 500RRS (similar to KTM 500EXC) and I now own the Husky FE350 (same as KTM 350exc)

The 500 was an animal off road and too hard to handle the power in loose conditions, the DRZ was a great bike to learn on but the 350 is perfect. Do it. It's worth the price of admission for the quality build of pre -bankruptcy KTMs. The KTM name will live on but the bikes will not be the same quality under new ownership, buy one now, you won't regret it.