# Any Supermoto riders/users/owners here??? **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [June 10, 2010, 12:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-supermoto-riders-users-owners-here/252588 "2010-06-10T00:04:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 12:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-supermoto-riders-users-owners-here/252588/1 "2010-06-10T00:04:42Z")
I know “AlpineSkier” had a Husqvarna, does anyone else here own one or have any experience riding one? Im on my annual “I’d like to get a bike someday” kick lol. How are they on fuel, the tank doesnt seem too big, but how far on average can you go under normal riding? Are they costly to insure? I like the Husqvarnas, any other model/brand worth looking at? ---
**Author:** ![indy440](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b5ac83/32.png) [@indy440](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/indy440)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 5:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-supermoto-riders-users-owners-here/252588/2 "2010-06-10T05:32:18Z")
I owned that Husqvarna before Chris. Insurance was dirt cheap, like 125 dollars per year with full coverage from progressive. I dont remember how big the tank was, but it would go about 60-70 miles before flipping to reserve. One thing to consider; the husky 450 and 510 and other “race” bikes are very very maintenance intensive. 500 mile oil changes, 1000 mile valve adjustments, 10k mile rebuilds. If you’re looking for one as a daily rider get a DRZ 400. They are heavier and lack A LOT of power compared to a husky 450 or 510, but require maintenance more like a car. Im a big fan of the Husky 510s, KTM 525s, and converted honda 450Rs. They are all worth looking at. ---
**Author:** ![KrazyKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/krazykid/32/6371_2.png) [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-supermoto-riders-users-owners-here/252588/3 "2010-06-10T06:15:18Z")
I was, just sold mine sunday. I had a KTM 625 SMC. Bike was siiick. Hung next to sport bikes all day long on the back roads. This bike handeled. Motor was very stout too. topped it out around 120 and that was more than enough not having any plastics to duck behind. Bike really turned heads too. You could hit man holes, dips, jump curbs all kinds of stuff you really shouldnt on a sport bike without issue. The seat was rock hard and the big ktms shake like hell so your ass hurts after a long ride, I allways was moving around the seat when I rode hard so it wasnt a big deal. highways it sucked a little though. I got around 35mpg or so on it no matter how I rode it. It weighed in at 312 lbs and made around 50hp or something like that. Like he said they title it as an enduro and a single cyclinder made my insurance with colision and all less than $200 a year. If I were to get another bike, it would be a sumo again. no doubt. Aprilla or Duke motards are a step above my KTM was top notch machines. ---
**Author:** ![MX-5](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mx-5/32/6336_2.png) [@MX-5](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MX-5)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 6:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-supermoto-riders-users-owners-here/252588/4 "2010-06-10T06:17:55Z")
^^^ this is good stuff to know, thanks ---
**Author:** ![RocketPunch](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rocketpunch/32/6429_2.png) [@RocketPunch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RocketPunch)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-supermoto-riders-users-owners-here/252588/5 "2010-06-10T08:04:10Z")
I’m just gonna leave this here… [http://shift518.gom-host.com/showthread.php?t=17624&highlight=supermoto](http://shift518.gom-host.com/showthread.php?t=17624&highlight=supermoto) Have fun! ---
**Author:** ![Gendy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gendy/32/6456_2.png) [@Gendy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gendy)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-supermoto-riders-users-owners-here/252588/6 "2010-06-10T08:14:22Z")
Aayy yooo! Supermoto Gendy signing in. I’ve got a crf450 I converted. Awesome bike I love it! Great power for around town and back roads, but extremely maintenance intensive. If u don’t mind that and keep up w it, the bike will treat u well like mine has. My ins. Is about $65 a year. It gets anywhere from 30-50 mpg. I just put a 3.2 gallon tank on it … Basically adding 50% fuel capacity and range :). My only advice…getchu1! ---
**Author:** ![KrazyKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/krazykid/32/6371_2.png) [@KrazyKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KrazyKid)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-supermoto-riders-users-owners-here/252588/7 "2010-06-10T08:22:26Z")
> [@Time Warner phone calls \> \*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/time-warner-phone-calls/32522/7): > > Aayy yooo! Supermoto Gendy signing in. I’ve got a crf450 I converted. Awesome bike I love it! Great power for around town and back roads, but extremely maintenance intensive. If u don’t mind that and keep up w it, the bike will treat u well like mine has. > > My ins. Is about $65 a year. It gets anywhere from 30-50 mpg. I just put a 3.2 gallon tank on it … Basically adding 50% fuel capacity and range :). My only advice…getchu1! How much of a PIA is it getting a straight supercross/MX bike registered in NY? I might have missinformed people in the 50cc street legal reply. My uncle and 2 other people I know had a heck of a time getting them plated. ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2010, 9:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-supermoto-riders-users-owners-here/252588/8 "2010-06-10T09:11:55Z")
> [@Dow cracks 14000!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/dow-cracks-14000/32493/29): > > You could hit man holes, dips, **jump curbs** all kinds of stuff you really shouldnt on a sport bike without issue. I lol’d, because of who this post came directly after. ---
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [June 13, 2010, 12:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-supermoto-riders-users-owners-here/252588/9 "2010-06-13T00:52:33Z")
> [@Rocky's Pizza Review - WINGS OMG!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/rockys-pizza-review-wings-omg/32024/159): > > I owned that Husqvarna before Chris. Insurance was dirt cheap, like 125 dollars per year with full coverage from progressive. I dont remember how big the tank was, but it would go about 60-70 miles before flipping to reserve. One thing to consider; the husky 450 and 510 and other “race” bikes are very very maintenance intensive. 500 mile oil changes, 1000 mile valve adjustments, 10k mile rebuilds. If you’re looking for one as a daily rider get a DRZ 400. They are heavier and lack A LOT of power compared to a husky 450 or 510, but require maintenance more like a car. > > Im a big fan of the Husky 510s, KTM 525s, and converted honda 450Rs. They are all worth looking at. 500 mile oil changes and 1000 mile valve adjustments!!?? Why are they so maintenance intensive? ---
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2010, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-supermoto-riders-users-owners-here/252588/10 "2010-06-14T18:03:15Z")
> [@Bright and shining examples of society... Fo' real!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bright-and-shining-examples-of-society-fo-real/32601/5): > > 500 mile oil changes and 1000 mile valve adjustments!!?? Why are they so maintenance intensive? They’re race bikes with mirrors and blinkers to make them road legal, that’s why. :lol If you don’t mind the maintenance, I’d go for the SMR 510 Husky. The new ones are even FI, too. Husky makes the 610SM, which has the friendly maintenance schedule just like the dr-z, only I won’t make fun of you for riding it. :lol The drz is garbage, IMO. But maybe I was just used to my 510 when I rode one. ---
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [June 14, 2010, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-supermoto-riders-users-owners-here/252588/11 "2010-06-14T18:04:40Z")
![http://www.a1motorcycles.com.au/husqvarna/sm_450rr.jpg](http://www.a1motorcycles.com.au/husqvarna/sm_450rr.jpg) and then I JIZZED IN MY PANTS ---
**Author:** ![evokilla](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/evokilla/32/6307_2.png) [@evokilla](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/evokilla)\ **Post date:** [June 15, 2010, 5:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-supermoto-riders-users-owners-here/252588/12 "2010-06-15T05:05:23Z")
Yeah the DR-z is deff way under powered…I would go with a KTM or a Husky. ---
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2010, 8:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-supermoto-riders-users-owners-here/252588/13 "2010-06-20T20:45:10Z")
> [@Call out Choda](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/call-out-choda/30743/80): > > They’re race bikes with mirrors and blinkers to make them road legal, that’s why. :lol > > If you don’t mind the maintenance, I’d go for the SMR 510 Husky. The new ones are even FI, too. > > Husky makes the 610SM, which has the friendly maintenance schedule just like the dr-z, only I won’t make fun of you for riding it. :lol The drz is garbage, IMO. But maybe I was just used to my 510 when I rode one. Good to know, I’ll have to check into that. I agree the DRZ, even based on looks, doesnt do much for me. ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2010, 9:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-supermoto-riders-users-owners-here/252588/14 "2010-06-20T21:09:08Z")
> [@Bright and shining examples of society... Fo' real!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bright-and-shining-examples-of-society-fo-real/32601/31): > > Good to know, I’ll have to check into that. > I agree the DRZ, even based on looks, doesnt do much for me. You’re in Vermont right? Vermont’s DMV is quite lenient with registrations of vehicles, so it should be quite easy for you. ---
**Author:** ![KillerBlackbird](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/killerblackbird/32/6525_2.png) [@KillerBlackbird](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KillerBlackbird)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2010, 10:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-supermoto-riders-users-owners-here/252588/15 "2010-06-20T22:36:58Z")
> [@pepsi center update](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pepsi-center-update/32598/107): > > You’re in Vermont right? > > Vermont’s DMV is quite lenient with registrations of vehicles, so it should be quite easy for you. Yea, VT. My friend owns 4 bikes, he doesnt have a motorcycle license. [/PJB] NY sounds like a cluster bomb for vehicles and the DMV. I still have to give it more thought what I want to do when I get more cash saved up. That 610 is probably overkill on power for what I would use it for, but the easier service schedule is nice. Who sells Husky around the area? Isnt there a dealer past Amsterdam? ---
**Author:** ![indy440](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b5ac83/32.png) [@indy440](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/indy440)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2010, 10:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-supermoto-riders-users-owners-here/252588/16 "2010-06-21T10:40:53Z")
> [@Has Anyone Demagnatized A Television?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/has-anyone-demagnatized-a-television/32854/7): > > Who sells Husky around the area? Isnt there a dealer past Amsterdam? Yes, they are in Herkimer. Fox Powersports. Thats where mine came from. ---
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2010, 4:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-supermoto-riders-users-owners-here/252588/17 "2010-06-21T16:38:25Z")
Mine also came from Fox Powersports. ---
**Author:** ![indy440](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b5ac83/32.png) [@indy440](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/indy440)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2010, 10:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-supermoto-riders-users-owners-here/252588/18 "2010-06-22T10:17:44Z")
> [@psychopjv\>Some tool in a Z28](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/psychopjv-some-tool-in-a-z28/32876/7): > > Mine also came from Fox Powersports. thats because we had the same one. lol. ---
**Author:** ![Alpine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4da419/32.png) [@Alpine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Alpine)\ **Post date:** [June 22, 2010, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-supermoto-riders-users-owners-here/252588/19 "2010-06-22T19:41:07Z")
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