Australian Road Rider — Bike Guide 2017

Trail and Enduro

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The 2017 DR650SE offers you the versatility of hitting

the highways or raising the dust, without compromise on

either surface. Reliable, big on value and street legal, the

DR650SE is eligible for the Learner Approved Motorcycle

Scheme (LAMS) in certain states and territories.

Progressive at low throttle, force at mid-throttle, and

signifi cant power at high throttle, the Sherco two-stroke

engine block is there when you need it. The chassis uses

the proven formulas that made the brand’s four-stroke

engines famous: rigorous directional.

The mid-size four-stroke that conquered the 2016

Enduro World Championship is a sheep in wolf’s

clothing. Often described as a bike that makes a bad

rider look good, the 300SEF-R is incredibly pliable and

easy to enjoy. It’s agile on the trails yet packs enough

punch to take out the heavyweights.

Engine/displacement: 644cc, single cylinder, four-

stroke, SOHC, air-cooled with SACS

Tyres: F: 90/90 x 21 R: 120/90 x 17

Seat height: 885mm

Kerb weight: 166kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 13L

Engine/displacement: 249.32cc, two-stroke single

cylinder with electronically controlled exhaust booster valve

Tyres: F: 90/100 x 21 R: 140/80 x 18

Seat height: 950mm

Kerb weight: 105kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 10.4L

Engine/displacement: 303.68cc, four-stroke DOHC

four-valve single-cylinder

Tyres: F: 90/100 x 21 R: 140/80 x 18

Seat height: 950mm

Kerb weight: 102kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 9.7L

SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS

SUZUKI DR650SE $8090

SHERCO 250 SE-R FACTORY

$13,090

SHERCO 300 SEF-R FACTORY

$14,490

VERDICT: ACCOMPLISHED DUAL

SPORT

VERDICT: CONQUEROR VERDICT: NEXT-GEN

This is the bike that, unlike any other, fi ts the

description of a dirt-churning weapon. This year, the

bike that year after year rocks its rivals comes loaded

with high-tech ammunition. The DR-Z’s motivation

comes from 398cc of displacement, DOHC with four

huge valves and liquid cooling.

Engine/displacement: 398cc, four-stroke, liquid-

cooled, DOHC, four-valve

Tyres: NA

Seat height: 935mm

Kerb weight: 138kg (wet)

Fuel capacity: 10L

SPECIFICATIONS

SUZUKI DR-Z400E $7990

VERDICT: RACE-INSPIRED

A blend of lightweight control and torquey four-stroke

performance is the hallmark of this taut, well-mannered

missile. At its core is a compact 249cc four-stroke

engine featuring dual overhead cams and four-valve

Twin-Swirl Combustion Chamber cylinder head for

strong torquey performance.

Engine/displacement: 249cc, 4-stroke, air-cooled

with SACS, DOHC, four-valve

Tyres: F: 80/100 x 21 R: 100/100 x 18

Seat height: 890mm

Kerb weight: 131kg

Fuel capacity: 10.5L

SPECIFICATIONS

SUZUKI DR-Z250 $6990

VERDICT: WELL SPEC’D

Strong yet ultra-smooth horsepower developed

from the most cutting-edge technology brings the

450SEF-R to life. The power delivery is silky smooth,

with plenty of torque which allows the rider to explore

instant power on demand. The 2017 Factory edition

comes with Akrapovic exhaust system, Pyramid anti-

slip seat and distinctive Factory graphics.

Engine/displacement: 449.4cc, four-stroke DOHC

four-valve single-cylinder

Tyres: F: 90/100 x 21 R: 140/80 x 18

Seat height: 950mm

Kerb weight: 109kg (dry)

Fuel capacity: 9.7L

SPECIFICATIONS

SHERCO 450 SEF-R FACTORY

$14,990

VERDICT: STRONG, YET SMOOTH

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