So You Want a Supermoto... (Best Street Motorcycles)
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nice
Anybody else a drz squid?
690 smcr is life .....
Yamaha xt660x 2011 🔥🔥
Shaving your pubes is weight reduction.
I don't have a motorcycle, but I already want 5 different ones
One is never enough buddy 🤪👌
Same, I'm getting my license this month finally after waiting for 2 years
Everyone does. I have 3
Hahaha, same here
I have 5 different ones and want 5 more...
0:26, thats me on the picture :D Thanks for the shoutout
Your videos are dank brother thanks for the content!
except for the part where he gave you 0 credit and just simply used your image for free lol
Thought I’d seen it somewhere
No credit, send a copyright claim, lol.
No problem, just fun to be in the video
I don't know why but I've been fond of supermotos lately
I think they're the best of both worlds and I want one as a first bike
Do it I went for a Drz S over the SM
@@ajaxracing Sick!
Naked busa sm???
If you really want the true feel of a supermoto (Like NTK, Querly, BLDH etc) then get either Husqvarna FE501 or KTM 500EXC. I wish I had gotten one of them as a first bike cause a 250 wasn't enough, but I don't know your capability so I can't really say to get a 500cc 100%. Either way, now that I have my FE501, I am so glad I made the choice.
did you get one
Had one, raced one on the streets, crashed one offroad and now I've seen the light and ride a naked AND an offroad seperately.
N+1 kyle
Yammie says the best bike so much that it doesn’t have a meaning at this point
Learned to ride on GSXR-750, then got a DRZ. Missed my sport bike cause the DRZ was slow so I got a gsxr1000 but then missed riding the DRZ cause it was fun on Twistys and literally being able to go anywhere so now I have the best of both worlds with the KTM 690 SMC
I also learned to ride on a gsxr 750, and now mostly ride my 701 🙌
Am exactly in the same situation as eriq,and was wondering if the new hypermotard is the answer or maybe a 701?? :D
I always liked supermotos, between the sound and feeling of the big thumping single and the little itty bitty wheels that look like they'd be absolutely heaven on a windy mountain road. In fact my favourite vehicle in Vice City is the original Sanchez. But the downside, for me at least, was that being that they were based on off road bikes they made design sacrifices for off road ability that were a drawback in other areas, sky high seat height first and foremost. I always wished that there were more modern single cylinder road oriented sport bikes. Well nowadays we're spoiled for choice in that regard. In fact I'm picking up a Svartpilen 401 this week. But I still have a place in my heart for those sky high supermotos.
I feel that man, supermotos are cool but I’ll probably end up going for a vit for my first bike
@@mythicmars4848 Good choice, but you may want to try out the 390 Duke as well just in case that particular riding position is more to your liking. I ended up selling my 401 a little while ago.
I'm a former owner of a Suzuki DRZ 400 sm
All I have to say is that it is a remarkable school, just fabulous
My present bike is a KTM 690 sm, which is a dream in metal, fluids and tires
Extremely happy for both of my choices, highly recommended
The difference between a conversion and unkillable DRZ is pretty easy to explain. imagine 2 kids, one always takes ur attention and effort, the other one beeing independent and reliable :D
Hey Yams, love your content but I think you missed a mark in your video. I feel that you should have included the KTM 500 EXC. Although not a factory supermoto, they make for excellent supermotos (I own one and so do many of my friends). The KTM 690 is not a true supermoto, it's heavier and feels more like a traditional motorcycle. The KTM 500's make for perfect supermotos and are really not that bad to own. They come street legal from the factory and conversion isn't terribly pricey either. You can get a set of custom color warp 9's with larger rotor, caliper bracket, cush drive hub, and michelin pilots for around $1,100. The bike also does not require as much maintinence as everyone thinks. Oil changes and valve checks every 30+ hours when street riding and often the valves do not move. The 500 wieghs 250lbs and rips through every gear. It is one of the most fun bikes I have ever owned! Hope this helps some people.
How similar is this to the KTM 620 RXC that I just purchased lol
Bro, a valve job every fucking 30h, are you kidding me? And changing oil every 10h I'm sure.
This is exactly the reason why people take the 690. Its 150kg might be heavier than the average dirt bike, but it's way lighter than any other kind of motorcycle.
It also has a larger gas tank, higher gearing etc, which makes it a WAY better road bike than any dirt bike.
@@fwijffels They compare ultra light racing bikes to a full Euro5 complete bike. Place a Ti full exhaust, Li battery, remove sas, filters, mirrors and anything that does not exist in the lighter bikes and the weight difference will be much closer, while reaching 200Km/h rock steady plus being able to carry a passenger and have normal service interval s with maybe better or close enough power/weight ratio than the 500s. I would sure fancy a TM sumo but only if i lived in the twisties and had a second bike to move around.
Intersection of "Best SM, Best 1st motocycle and Best bike that is always useful in your garage: Suzuki DRZ400SM.
This time I’m literally still in school yammie it’s getting worse
lol same
Same :)
Keksmo he usually uploads when I am doing homework yesterday I was still in school
Thnx for the shout-out
Ohhh goddaaammit
Get a two stroke sm so you don't have to worry about valves, just remember to mix gas and kick ass.
80s-90s ρετρό αλητεία and do a top end every month
@@jordanJohnn It depends on how heavy your right hand is
Τι γαμάτο όνομα είναι αυτό;
@@alkiou3613 ασχολούμαι με παλιές αλητείες
@@s-s-lb9ci όπως τι μάγκα μου;
Lol this kyle got himself a tuono. I evolved
Thats still a bike where gravity doesnt apply to the front wheel xD but congratz on finally getting out of the SM hooligan zone
I was looking for a nice used supermoto, but went with a new 2020 ktm 390 duke. Even a used drz was more than the Duke. The Duke rides much like a super moto.
Yeah keep dreaming on that. That bike is nothing like a real Supermoto. It's much heavier, lacks the suspension travel and is lazy AF.
@@I_THE_ME I enjoy it and you can turn off rear ABS. And it’s the best 300 performance wise in its class. Compare it’s times to an MT07.
Yeah that’s what I got too and I love it but I’m already looking at a 690SMCR and want a Hypermotard when I’m ready for something big lol.
Watching this while converting a 1960s 2 stroke into a 'supermoto' with modern tires, in a rotted garden shed.
I literally crashed my supermoto a week ago on a corner that had a bit of gravel on there. I broke my foot and can't ride for 6 weeks BUT my supermoto is perfectly fine. It literally only has one scrape on the barkbuster and that's it. I was going like 70km/h as well so I am super surprised it handled the fall as well as it did!
Traded in my Africa Twin on a brand new 2020 KTM 690 SMC R this past Saturday. Absolutely love this bike.
Still have the ktm 690?
This sounds like the gravel bike of the motorcycling world. Love it.
I bought one thanks to Yammie Noob. He's right. It rules. I don't even ride my streetbike anymore.
"Or buy a broken drz400 that never works..." Ah, the dream. A word Smith! Enjoy your work.
Aaah, "The thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat." Jim McKay, would say this as they showed a killer beef and gnarl ski jump by V. Bogataj, where dude looks like he broke every bone in his body, in actuality, he sustained a concussion and broken ankle. Yammi, love your channel! Been riding since the US Army, female veteran! Very smooth, and very informative, keep it up brother. Love comin' to u from the hot asphalt of Phoenix, AZ!
Crf 450 converted to moto trim you can not beat a Honda , lightweight, quick and reliable best supermoto I ever had.
You just making me want a Husqvarna 701 even more Yams
Haven’t tried the 701sm or the 690 smcr.. but i sure have tried the duke 690 which has the similar lc4 engine... man it was a handful... the torque on that thing was monstrous!!
Yammie - I love your content dude, but I can't stand by while you try to assert that a factory supermoto like the DRZ400SM is a better option than a WR450F converted... Yes, the manual says the WR needs servicing every 5 hours, valves every 40hrs and a rebuild every 100hrs. That is assuming that it's being used in racing conditions...
I service my bike every 10~15hrs depending on how I've been riding it, it gets fresh oil every service, but only takes 1L of oil, so that's cheap. I do the oil and oil filter every 2nd service, 1L of oil and a $7 filter. I have two air filters that are washed and swapped out each service...
I can do a full service, oil and filters in under 30 minutes... The WR is 127kgs wet, makes 49hp with a pipe and a re-map... She's been indestructible thus far.
I do all the work on it myself, and yes, its a bit of work, but if you really want a Supermoto - you fall in love with the work. An SMC R is a nice bike but she's 50kg heavier than a supermoto should be, the drz is heavy and underpowered...
Get yourself an enduro bike and convert it, hell, if you're a real man with big balls, get you a 300cc 2 stroke that's 98kg and 50hp and do powerwheelies in 6th!
Amen to that! I ride an FE501 and do exactly the same as you! New oil every 10-15 hours, new filter every second oil change, clean air filter whenever it needs it. Had a full service done on it cause previous owner rode enduro which broke a couple things, so that wasn't cheap. But now it's a beast with no issues at all. Converting an enduro is definitely the way to go for sure!
EDIT: Wait a minute! I've seen your bike before on Facebook i think! You ride here in Australia too haha. That's sick
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690 is not 50Kg heavier. You are comparing race bikes with a 200km/h beast that can carry a passenger and has normal intervals. Place a full Ti exhaust and Li battery, remove sas, air filter and anything useless and the weight difference will drop significantly, while retaining the bike's overall superiority. With a 690 you don't necessarily need a second bike, while you keep 95% of the fun. If you need 100% fun, then get a a TM racing why do you even bother with conversions.
Old guy here. A 300lb SM - maybe KLX300 - would allow me to go places in my Promaster low-deck, easy transport van with the bike inside. Get out and away from idiots texting or taking selfies while driving.
The KTM 690 SMC-R is one of the most epic motorcycles ever produced, by anyone. Great power, handles terrific, great suspension, good electronics, up and down quick-shift, and actually designed for long service intervals and capable of loads of street (and track) miles.... cobbling a Sumo to together from a dirt bike..... can't imagine why anyone would bother. DRZ400SM? I had one... nice enough bike for the money, but pretty much feels dead by comparison to the SMC-R. It is just so under-powered. Same with the WR250X... had one of those too.
every other time yammie said "kyle" he shows a picture of trevor wallace
Poppa yamz i come here as a proud dr650 owner who just had his first bike, a Harley Davidson fatboy come back into my life. This comes at a time when both kids will be in school next year and the mrs is showing interest in wanting to learn to ride. I always figured the dr650 mild manored and forgiving enough for someone like her to learn on…. But she is vertically challenged, so i just ordered a sweet lowering kit in the appropriate color scheme, a shorty kick stand, and am now pondering the smaller wheels and tires of the super moto to get it low enough, make it look cool, and if i can swing the big bucks, make the god forsaken tubed tires tubeless. Im fairly certain the good people at pro cycle will blow coffee out of multiple orfices when they see my email asking for tire size recommendations for their 17” warp 9 aluminum mag rim kit, and if a set of dunlop trailmax missions can be had to fit those rims. Im a complicated guy but i swear it would make sense for us. Love you stuff bubba. Sorry it took me 3 years to get here.
literately waited for this video FOR EVER
Wrecked my Supermoto two days ago, fractured both my wrists....
But that KTM lookin’ fine though😉
Hope you heal up quickly
christians131 thanks bro
@yammie Noob. So I just did one of the hardest things I have ever had to do.... I returned my motorcycle rental I have been on non stop for the last day or so. It was an RnineT and It blew my mind. The tiger I reserved was broken so the upped me to this bike and I’m in love. If you remember my comment, on you guys not needing to understand the Harley way of riding; I can honestly say that I think I understand where you are coming from. The RnineT I road was a complete departure from every other bike I have ridden; A paradox that both talked to me, and tried to yeet me to the moon on more than one occasion. Yammie, Spike, of you can get your hands on one please do. It hit ALL of my “I need a bike that will look me in the eye and have a conversation” feels.... then Rip my face off when I pin the throttle and bang gears. As someone who overwhelmingly rides harleys, the bike I just finished riding was a paradox of shake/rattle/role, and pure unadulterated power.
Finally. Thank you, you inspired me to try a different way of riding through your willingness to do the same.
And yes. Seriously, go ride the Beamer spike.. it blew this sportster bro’s mind.
You forgot the Yamaha DT…
So... A superbike is everything a scrambler is supposed to be.
Unless you own an SXV550 then you just hate it 99% of the time
Unless it runs right then loads of fun
Can always count on my first break I get a yam video faithfully ,, thanks for giving me something to look forward to in my afternoon guys . Cheers
SM'd my KDX250, 20 years ago which produced a great time through the hills and lanes of South Wales. I've recently bought a cheap FMX650 which is a bit less frisky but cheaper on the go juice.
i use to watch his videos when i was younger an fuck i forgot how funny this dude is
Lol I was just talking about getting a mini 70cc supermoto to a friend of mine and your video popped up
"They are pretty far and few in-between right now." That figure of speech got chopped up right there.
I rimembre whacihng this kinda of videos when i was young, and i tought i will never buy my self a bike
Last month i got myself a husqy sm701...dreams are coming true !
Biggest thing to factor in when buying a sumo is location. I have to ride 200+ miles roundtrip to get anywhere interesting, and because I'm a procrastinator I end up leaving too late and then being in a rush and am forced to take the highways. The other day I spent FIVE HOURS roundtrip on the highways which is not fun at all. If you live in the mountains or near lots of good off roading trails, go for it, but if you live in a boring ass location and still insist on a sumo, you have to be willing to take it on the highway OR spend several hours on country roads - the latter is still quite fun, but you'll need to allocate your entire day just to travel. I guess if you have a pickup truck you could mitigate this though.
The factory vs conversion segment was pretty spot on.
There is a lot of nuance though.
Some conversions aren't as bad in terms of maintenance. Bikes that are made for long distance racing tend to be pretty good as far as maintenance.
It's the age old dilemma of sport vs utility.
What are some good middle of the road conversion options as far as state of tune vs durability? Particularly when it comes to valves, oil changes are ok but I'd prefer more than a liter of oil lol
@@CHURCHISAWESUM I had a drz400e that always had something wrong happening. I bought a 2015 wr450f 5 years ago and the valves haven't budged, oil changes are cheap.
the only yammie approved ball shaver....
Manscaped Ads = Yammie Pubes
Yamaha xt660x - great bike!
Just ordered an Apollo 250cc
My first Supermoto
Just last month I secured a XR650R supermoto. Lighter than the 690, almost same power. Love it.
Almost same power?????? 690 can easily output 75 to 80Hp on the back wheel with minimal tuning (that would mean 88Hp on paper).... And XR650R has no Euro5 restrictions or ABS and so on to make it heavier, not mentioning it is kickstarter and has an anemic front brake... Remove the trash from the 690 and you can pretty much come down to XR weight. They we talk about suspension and so on.
I just saw Kawi’s new 300sm. I am getting THAT.
I zoned the fk out the entire time you spoke of the history. Just woke up when you said kyle again
30s into the video and he's got me...
Finaly video just for me
I just bought a DR-Z400S and I'm converting it with full takeoffs from an SM.
Bought a 701 husky supermoto - still amazed months later.
Great to see a big channel like your give some love to the Supermotos ...keep it sideways ✌️
Crazy, I just bought a brand new drz400sm for my birthday which is when you released this video....
Appreciate it. Thanks Yammie! -Kyle
Where’s my klx 250 love?
Kawasaki just introduced a new SM. The KLX 300sm. 6k new, fuel injected too!
@4:00 fk u know ur audiance well. holy shiz ur gunna go far... im spooked 0.0
You say that supermotos are complicated, bro it’s literally just a dirt bike with street tires and blinkers
I own a 2018 mt09 & I decided I needed the same twitchy dumb torque throttle for off-road so I got me a 450l no regrets 🔥
360 lbs for the 690 smcr? No.
actually i clicked on this video thinking it was from querly
I went into a dealership not knowing how I'd fit on anything, tried em on all for the first time, wanted hey fuck you i will buy that trimmer. now i have super motto.
Sumo’s are the absolute best all around bike for urban, tight twisty back roads, and with the right tires, some light to moderate off road. I’ve owned a DRZ with every mod under the sun and the only complaint I had was it needed a few more hp and a 6th gear for riding in Houtex. That’s why I bought a 701SM. If I weren’t getting too fkng old (51) or had a longer than 30 inch inseam, I’d still have one. (Throwing a leg over ain’t as easy as it once was.) That said, track days, riding on the beach, jumping parking blocks or curbs to avoid Houston’s traffic, blasting back roads, wrangling cows from the road back into their pasture or just general hooligan f*€k3ry… sumo is the most fun I’ve ever had on two-wheels.
My first proper bike is a Gas Gas sort-of factory 250 2-stroke supermoto. The service manual states service intervals measured in races. It has no key and a kick start and 1 tank gets you 50miles. The manual states you should do a 35 bolt tightness check before every ride. Its completely stupid but I regret nothing. NOTHING!
due to the stringent emission regulations
having a road-legal supermoto in my country Taiwan is a dream of lots of Taiwanese riders out there
even a 2005 drz400sm could cost 7,000USD as average !
(u can even buy one and sell it costing 0 Depreciation Expense)
Q1: how about some small replacement japanese dual-sport bike?
A : for example brand new CRF150L would cost like 5,500USD and a CRF250LD is like 8,200USD
(PS. bikes under 251cc don't have the right to ride on freeways , Expressways , highways also no turning right at lots of intersections etc. )
Q2: how about a SMCR 690 or a supermoto 701?
A : they cost like 25,400USD brand new and they're soooooo rare (10 bikes per year or something like that I believe)
Q3: any supermoto made by Taiwan makers?
A : yes for sure but they don't have good quality to rely on most of the time(most riders in Taiwan knows well what I'm talking about...)
would like to know if there's other countries with similar situations...
I'll answer questions if anyone want's to know more
In India... What's a Supermoto?
Aalif Kamal sounds sad...
Wow that is factory race bike cash in Europe, sorry for you dudes 🤪
CycleCruza needs to see this!
Just bought my first bike after watching papa yam for a while great advice
I went with a ninja 300 got it for a steal
The first 30 seconds of this video made me want to buy a super moto, thanks Yammir Noob 👍🏽
My name’s Kyle, and I totally ride dual sport and dirt bikes. I sorta want a supermoto, too, but I’m relieved to find that I match none of your other ‘Kyle’ stereotypes. Phew...
Been saving for a sumo, thanks g:)
You can convert duall sport to sm, and you will not have engine issues.
Brilliant synopsis, love it!
Husky 701 sm !!!!! the quintessential SuperMoto - possibly a MegaMoto.
I got my first bike a month ago and it is a supermoto and i really love it. Some may say its not wise to get a 2021 model but at the time i didnt find good used ones. I end up with a 2021 Suzuki DRZ400sm. I really love it
I like how the XT660x is basically forgotten. And yes I will bring up the XT at all times as it's basically a 690 but yamaha durability
not forgotten, just not available in the usa
gotta be dreaming if you think xt is anywhere near a 690 or that xt660 is an actual Yamaha product lol
XT was heavy, lazy low power motor, bad frame, bad suspension, bad brakes. No comparison to 690. XT: 173Kg/48Hp, 690: 147kg/74Hp. And imagine XT had no Euro5 restrictions or ABS that bring weight and lower the power....
I got an extra set of wheels (stock) with my dr650 just gonna slap some street tires on and call it a day
Yes! More dirtbike and supermoto stuff please :)
How about a used Husky smr510, 511...Aprilia sxv 450, 550, or even a Husaberg fs 650, 570...those were all street legal, almost race ready sumos from the mid 2000's. And not to forget you can do a factory conversion from Beta nowadays with the BYOB program, or go the exotic route and get one of the many TM's or even a SWM ( basically a rebranded smr510)...
Japan should just make 450 supermotos in the factory.
i opted for a honda crf230m. I got mine with a spare set of rubber for 2200 and it came with the factory service manual. Factory 17 inch wheels, 6spd, not super fast only goes about 75 but doesn't feel too bad for a thumper. bike was only available here in the usa for the year 2009.
Thank you for validating my drz purchase!
That's the way it is,. Great to have a fast bike...BUT the bike must be fun and enjoyable when not going fast.
Husky 701sm , a few easy inexpensive mods and a slip on and it rips
come on papa you almost hate every type of bikes
You can easily start in a KTM 690 thats what i have done with no problems 😂
as all life returns to crab, all bikes return to sumo
Had a crf450, can confirm it chewed valves
Trevor Wallace, PBS Space Time? What a mix of UA-camr shoutouts. Was that Cherdleys for half a second??
I have a Yamaha wr450 and I love it
just buy 125-300 ktm exc 2stroke and fit 17'' rims and you are all set
Dont forget about the chinese option! The Dongfang df250rte. Can be had for about $2k brand new. The engine is suprisingly strong. (Not powerful, but can can take abuse) mines been running on about 6 lbs of boost reliably for awhile now.
I forgot my monster today 😔
My KTM.. and my dr650. Let’s not forget about that old one. Haha
Well you basically just crushed any dreams I had about converting a dirt bike to a sumo. Im not spending 2 grand on new wheels and all that other shit when I could just buy a husky 701 or a Ktm factory sumo. You basically confirmed all my current suspicions about the hassle of converting a dirt bike. Just more hassle than its worth, along with more maintenance. It would be cool to have a bike that you could switch tires and go from dirt to street, but then you mine as well just have 2 bikes. One for street and one for dirt dedicated.
You can also buy a SWM 500 SM with the power kit. Almost half the price and very nice bike.
Just get a dual sport and slap some street tires on that boi