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Originally Posted by badou24
Why ........... do we not have a engine about 400 cc and around 40 bhp ?
perfect for a small adventure bike ...... not too powerful and good on the road
Do we remeber the Honda xr 400 ? a perfect trail bike.
currently on a t700 ( too much bike of road for most people and a crf 300 rally .... great off road . but a bit weedy on tarmac )
   
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You are describing a DRZ400. But it actually makes more power.
Great on the road ? Nope ! But better than an XR400.
You simply can't have a bike which performs well off-road without sacrificing on-road. And vice versa.
As always, I think the best compromise is a softer, less agressive 400-600 trail bike which is made more comfortable for the road. Seat, screen, rubber pegs etc.
It's harder making a road bike into a suitable off-road bike.
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Last edited by *Touring Ted*; 7 Apr 2023 at 09:50.
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