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Got a Husky FE501s about 2 months ago. Best bike I’ve ever ridden. Super light and nimble on single track, still runs down the highway at 75 somewhat comfortably. Tons of power, but very manageable even in gnarly stuff. No flameouts with stock setup here. Thought it’d be too tall for me, I’m only 5’6, but after setting the sag correctly it’s easy to get used to, and I don’t even have a low seat yet. 100% recommend the FE501/EXC500 platform.

@MobMoto

Жыл бұрын

Theyre top shelf for sure. Hard to beat!

@ChronicalsofAl

9 ай бұрын

That's the exact same bike as the swm 500 MSRP $7599

@MotoPeWee

7 ай бұрын

How is the service interval?

I own a 500 EXC-f, set it up for only desert riding. It is just fabulous, makes riding over dunes like a dream. Simply the best

Good job! I agree with your list!

Sherco, swm, fantic, Kove are a couple of brands that will need to be considered in the future. For today, I would agree with your list.

701 Husqvarna rider here. Ya I agree, the 701/690 platform can be used to ride big Hwy miles and does trail work ok too. I rode mine from Portland to the Arctic Ocean last year but still use it as a dual sport. Always wanted to try a 500/501. They ride circles around me on the trails.

@MobMoto

Жыл бұрын

You should definitely try to get a ride on one sometime just to feel it out.

Good list !

Bought the KLX300 after owning it for a few years I plan to upgrade to one of these bikes once I find out for sure what all my needs/favorite kind of trails to ride are.

@MobMoto

Жыл бұрын

Thats a great bike and thats a really good progression. Thats about the most efficient way to learn riding dual sports for sure!

Good honest review 👍

Great video

If it is not street legal it is not a DUAL sport, you Einstein!

Nice to see the Suzuki DRZ400 come out on top of another list.

I absolutely love my Husky fe350s, ya it’s not the most powerful but it’s a ton of fun to ride and it’s perfect for trails. If you put a little money into it the bike would be even more lighter and powerful but I really like the linkage rear feeling compared to the KTM version but they’re all pretty great bikes out of the box.

Great video. I don’t do hard enduro stuff so my choice is the CRF450RL. It’s much smoother than the 500EXC-F. With the GET ECU it’s golden.

@MobMoto

Жыл бұрын

I agree its noticeably smoother than the ktms.

Fascinating to compare the CRF450RX (or RR) with the KTM EXC 450. I own the Honda, but find the KTM much easier to ride and more forgiving

Yep, truly comes down to how and wherr you ride. For me, what you call heavy, is the same weight as my DRZ400. Which to me, the way and where i ride, the 690 checks off all the requirements. That my bike with close to double the power. As mine has been modified to put out 42HP on the dyno when used with street tires. But agree with the 500exc. As far as a true dual sport, the 500 Reigns King of them. But for my riding, kind of what you do on your 790, the 690 would suite me best. Long pavement rides to the BDR routes. Or some days just doing pavement rides only. I will be buying....adding a new bike soon. Just hard to choose. Looking at 890 standard, the transalp, just in case i want to ride two-up. But if i never two-up, the 690 would be my number one choice. Thanks for the vid, hadnt seen any in a bit.

@MobMoto

Жыл бұрын

The 690 is a pretty awesome platform for that kind of riding! Im hoping the Transalp comes to the States. Thanks brother

Agree , Well said. I also have the 450RL and it’s great for me. Blinkers and lights are good on the Honda, once you get a tail tidy, you can keep ‘em. All of these bikes have a need for aftermarket upgrades if you’re a serious rider. Beta way less so, which is a big advantage.

@MobMoto

Жыл бұрын

☝100%

For a first time buyer, I know I will be on normal street roads more often then on trails. My purpose is to ride it to my gym 2-3 miles away, but occasionally once a month take it to a trail. What do you suggest? (no highway riding)

@MobMoto

10 ай бұрын

ktm or honda

What about Yamaha WR450?

I just called today to order the ktm 500 and was told $13,599 before taxes and tags! But still worth it I believe

@MobMoto

Жыл бұрын

I think thats the six days version at almost $14k

Having owned the top two on the list and having ridden the other three a few times I would agree with your list. I really liked the Beta 390 that I got some seat time on when riding the Alpine Loop a few years back. Beta is out of the box the most mod ready, but they are lowest of the bunch when it comes to fit/finish and somewhat reliability/dependability. The 690/701 is a odd machine but it makes a lot of sense if you fit the mold for that bike and its niche. I loved my 450L, it was a fantastic bike in most regards but even after the most extreme diet one could put it on, to include ditching the rear subframe, I still couldn't come within 20lbs of the KTM and at slower speeds it just wasn't the orange bikes equal. At high speeds and on the road it was awesome and possibly the best of the bunch. I have a 500 EXC-F now and aside from the slightly buzzier motor I couldn't be more happy. It truly is the best of the bunch and nothing else comes close to the aftermarket for it either. I am building mine into a light weight BDR ride and I plan to keep it for many years to come for that sole purpose.

@MobMoto

Жыл бұрын

I love my honda but I agree the KTM 500 is top shelf!

Great round up! I have the KTM 690 2014. The bike has run well for me. It's nice to have the punch of the 690 engine when I'm loaded down with a few bags. Highway riding is good, I've clocked a few 800 mile days on the slab and was able to walk after those long days in the saddle. I wear padded bike shorts for a bit of added comfort on long trips. One of the first mods people do to this bike is change out the Can. Wings mufflers fixed that issue. The stock exhaust was a hot and heavy boat anchor. The 450 exc I have is a older model with a carb. Currently changing out the piston and hope to have it back on the trail soon. When I replace this bike I'll be looking at the 5Honey as my next bike with FI. One of the few down sides to KTM is you have to get rid of the emission garbage to open up the bike and keep them cooler, what ya gonna do, thanks EPA!!

@MobMoto

Жыл бұрын

Thats pretty impressive, thanks for sharing! I think they all need the emissions removed, but that's just me. Lol

EXC 500 has 64 HP open. Is yours limited in HP in the US?

@MobMoto

2 ай бұрын

Yes, I believe the exc is different model in Europe, but in the states it’s the plated version with like 42hp.

Have you ever mastered your beta??

Sign me up Rodney! I'll take any one!! 😊

@MobMoto

Жыл бұрын

right, you cant go wrong with any of these bikes. Thanks Bob!

How can you rate the Beta #5 when you’ve never ridden one?

@MobMoto

6 ай бұрын

because it's a good option and worth mentioning for anyone in the market to take a look at it. Plus its safe to say beta doesn't have as much experience making dirtbikes as any of the others.

👍👍👏

@MobMoto

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

I mastered my beta.....

I just bought a 2023 ktm 500 exc-f six days

@MobMoto

Жыл бұрын

Im sure you love that thing! Lol congrats

@brennangarvey1868

Жыл бұрын

@@MobMoto I love it. It definitely needs an exhaust and fuel tuner tho.

Ill take 2 dr650's instead of any on this list. Sure its a relic, but it will do all that these bikes do and can be affordably customized to suit your exact needs by the absolutely bonkers aftermarket support it has. IMHO, the words "premium" and "dual sport" should never be uttered next to each other. Im sure all these bikes are great and im sure the DR is considered crap by the people who would want any of these, but for the power, weight and smiles a DR gives you the price can not be beat and its VERY competant. Ive done Black diamond single track and 75+ mph 2.5 hr rides to charlotte. Relic or not it fits the name "dual sport" to a tee. It isnt premium, fancy, or modern, but neither is a hammer and we still use those.

@oldtownscouts3712

2 ай бұрын

I think the main thing to consider is that the Fe/EXC 500 is over 100 lbs LIGHTER than the dr650. I'm sure that thing is fantastic on the road, but man I can't imagine having more than 100lbs to throw around on the tight single track in the forest. It's exhausting as is already

@PaulKind3d

2 ай бұрын

@@oldtownscouts3712 weight matters, especially when it tips over. but i find it manageable. Maybe i just love it cause its mine, but so far, no bike has caught my eye enough to consider a switch. Certainly not for that price tag. I got my dr used for 3k. Came well equipped and not clapped out. Finished up the few cosmetic details and this bike has done everything ive asked (including black diamond trails on hatfield mccoy). Bike just works.

@lawrencedavidson296

2 ай бұрын

I real man and true dual sport rider is not bothered by the whieght of a DR 650...these high end dirt bikes with a plate are not true dual sports

@oldtownscouts3712

2 ай бұрын

ur gatekeeping a dirt bike dude@@lawrencedavidson296

Good reviews. I think that it should be mentioned that out of the box, the beta is ready to go. There is no need to add a new ECU or exhaust. This actually puts the price point one of the lowest.

@MobMoto

Жыл бұрын

Thats a fair point in overall costs.

@jimhimesjr

Жыл бұрын

True but I’ve had a 21 500 excf for a couple years now and it runs darn good out of the box. No stalling issues/etc like the older KTM’s and the Honda 450RL. Sure it’s down on power a little vs being uncorked but is very smooth and rideable stock. I’ve rode one uncorked too and isn’t worth the cost of upgrading the ecu and exhaust to me. Would like to try the beta someday though

@MobMoto

Жыл бұрын

@@jimhimesjr They are all ridable stock. KTM is choked up more than the honda, which will produce more HP than the Honda once uncorked. But...... like I said in the video all these bikes don't need the aftermarket mods but its a much better experience than stock.

@MobMoto

Жыл бұрын

@@jimhimesjr the 500 ktms are the most restricted bikes in this category, and it makes for the biggest gains when uncorked because of it. Its also hard to say its not worth it if you've never invested the money and had the experience. IMHO

@jimhimesjr

Жыл бұрын

@@MobMoto I’ve rode a few KTM 500’s uncorked and a 23 xcfw 450 that’s uncorked outta the box quite a bit so I’ve had the experience. It has more power for sure but not worth it for trail riding to me. Maybe a dobach and an endcap but it runs good the way it is so I can’t bring myself to do it.

What about the WR

@MobMoto

7 ай бұрын

We don’t have the wr in the US that is street legal.

First time I've ever heard the 690 engine described as reliable

Traveled to Chengdu China on business three months ago, Just wanted to put my two cents in here and say that if the Kove 450 makes it to the states ! I will be the next best thing since the legacy of the drz400 . Rode the bike and it’s simply the best thing to ever come out of China. Policy and politics aside . It’s a master piece.

@MobMoto

Жыл бұрын

We can only hope, Id love to get a test ride on one.

@sandralunsford5108

Жыл бұрын

I feel as if the price could be a little much for folks that are just casual riders but aside from that and not knowing the all being question … reliability. Hope for the best.

@MobMoto

Жыл бұрын

@@sandralunsford5108 They are pricey but its the best of the best.

Is this easy E’s voice??? If you haven’t had the opportunity to ride a Beta….you can’t rate a Beta.

You forgot SWM.

@bryanbrowning9294

10 ай бұрын

Soft White Men?

@ChronicalsofAl

9 ай бұрын

SWM 500 will give any of these a run for their money and do it for $2-4k less!

Lol the Honda 450 shouldn't have made the list that's hilarious

@jarrod1687

10 ай бұрын

Best compromise of all bikes listed

No ABS no dualsport.

A bike that has oli change every 10h is no dual sport. It is an enduro racing bike, althouhg you can have plates on it, and you can ride onroad legally. Other thing that dual sports should have is those Rubber pieces in rear wheel , that makes the sprocket be like suspended. WHY. Ride an e nduro bike 100 miles on road, then you know why.

I don't get these guys lol blows my mind because the far superior dr650 isn't fuel injection it doesn't make the list ...they fail to understand the Dr 650 hasn't changed is because it's near perfect and doesn't need to change ...so tired of hearing the over priced unreliable KTM is the best ...it's not the best is a DR 650!! And it's half the price

@MobMoto

2 ай бұрын

Dr650 is a good option but it’s not a premium or a performance dualsport. 😂 Performance wise the dr650 is not even close. It hasn’t changed because Suzuki is grandfathered in on emissions regulations, simply they don’t want to pay the money to meet those regulations with 21 century components. Do you see anybody racing dr650s? No Dr650 is a good beginner bike. I have it on my top 5 beginner dualsports, its Affordable, easy to ride, with easy maintenance.

Pronounced 'Hoosk-var-na'....

In Australia we are lucky to have a Yamaha WR 450 with 49 rwhp (almost a yz with lights)

@MobMoto

9 ай бұрын

We could only dream of having that here. Cant get anything over 42 hp stock in the US for these dual-sports. Id get one if they were available here.

Where is the kove 450 it’s supposed to be a beast and very awsome

@MobMoto

9 ай бұрын

I dont think its available at the moment.

you didnt say anything specyfic, just your opinion ... 690 is heavy 164kg but has 74hp and 75nm tq quick shifter traction control etc ...