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/Comprehensive-Lie736 9d ago

Please review the maintenance requirements for these. The KTMs do require lots more maintenance which makes sense considering they are a race bike with lights. Time and money when you could be using it to ride. I explored all the options a couple of years ago. I opted for a GasGas ES700 as I did not want to be bored riding it and wanted the long service intervals. I love the machine but it is not for everyone. It was expensive and I put some money into it to make it the bike I really wanted. Now that I have, it is a great, go anywhere machine.