Scrambler

[smoothrider]

Am interested to know more about scrambler .. below 400cc ..

 

so far, wat i've seen, scramblers are for "tall' ppl... r there any for petite soul like me ...

[barefoot]

whats your height? i think as long as 160 and above, should be alright. 150 might wanna get a lowering link

[smoothrider]

shld be around 155-158, i guess .. well doesnt exceed 160, sure.

 

wat do u mean by lowering link? any extra charges for tat?

[hondawavefan]

Perhaps those at scramber section can help?

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=100

[juvena]

eh i m 1.56m, riding ktm200, short fork but stock rear shock. a bit high for me, my both feet cannot touch ground concurrently. have to shift around a lot. it's a matter of time getting use to the bike.

[mild_slevin]

i'm 1.69 tall... rode my NS buddies scram... problem is tip toe during stationary... but overall is fun... lurve the pick up... lots of torque!!!

[smoothrider]

Perhaps those at scramber section can help?

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=100

 

hi there, thanks! but i'm kinda new to this forum. still learning to find my way around ...

[smoothrider]

i'm 1.69 tall... rode my NS buddies scram... problem is tip toe during stationary... but overall is fun... lurve the pick up... lots of torque!!!

 

eh i m 1.56m, riding ktm200, short fork but stock rear shock. a bit high for me, my both feet cannot touch ground concurrently. have to shift around a lot. it's a matter of time getting use to the bike.

 

ermm .. feet totally not touching the ground or tip toed .. i've experience that before, but the outcome was disastrous wen it comes to uneven ground ... if u noe wat i mean...

 

mind sharing with me how much does the ktm200 cost? Thanks!

[Demon]

ermm .. feet totally not touching the ground or tip toed ..

 

It's quite common for scram riders to just tiptoe with one leg at traffic light. After a while, it becomes second nature.

 

i've experience that before, but the outcome was disastrous wen it comes to uneven ground ... if u noe wat i mean...

 

When riding, regardless of terrain, your feet should be on the footpeg and not on the ground. Rider's height is never an issue when on the move, the problem is when the bike is stopped.

 

mind sharing with me how much does the ktm200 cost? Thanks!

 

For a more focus website on scramblers, go here :

 

http://main.slackriders.com

 

[smoothrider]

It's quite common for scram riders to just tiptoe with one leg at traffic light.

 

yeap, seen tat very often ...

 

Rider's height is never an issue when on the move, the problem is when the bike is stopped.

 

Exactly!! there r way too many traffic lights in s'pore ... as I'm petite, guess wld hv difficulty tip-toeing in stationary mode while having a pillion riding along.... esp a big size one ..

 

guess, scrambler has to be ruled out ...

 

Neway, thanks!

[Demon]

guess, scrambler has to be ruled out ...

 

Neway, thanks!

 

If you really like scramblers, there are bikes which are suitable for the vertically challenged riders, such as the Suzuki DR200, Honda Vara125.

 

Once you are more confident, and riding more proficiently, bike's height, relative to rider, becomes secondary.

 

Our 80's local mx champion, Steven Lee (owner of Ideal Motors), is a short guy, and that did not stop him from riding scamblers, in fact he went on to race competitively in the region.

 

[smoothrider]

let me hang around n see2 look2 .. my mind's all muddled up .. everything oso i like ...

 

thanks so much!

[mild_slevin]

anyone know anything about kawa new scram 250cc too, saw it at looi's.

[juvena]

ermm .. feet totally not touching the ground or tip toed .. i've experience that before, but the outcome was disastrous wen it comes to uneven ground ... if u noe wat i mean...

 

mind sharing with me how much does the ktm200 cost? Thanks!

 

sorry for the late reply. I don't use the ktm for pillion or transport, solely for off road only. honestly i hate stopping at traffic lights or when trailing.

 

my ktm cost ard $3.6k left with 2 or 3 years COE brought from my friend and it comes with a lot of goodies. you can get cheaper ones.

 

do consider dr200, xr200, xr125, these bikes are quite low.

[juvena]

anyone know anything about kawa new scram 250cc too, saw it at looi's.

 

if i m not wrong, it's klx 250?

[smoothrider]

sorry for the late reply. I don't use the ktm for pillion or transport, solely for off road only. honestly i hate stopping at traffic lights or when trailing.

 

my ktm cost ard $3.6k left with 2 or 3 years COE brought from my friend and it comes with a lot of goodies. you can get cheaper ones.

 

do consider dr200, xr200, xr125, these bikes are quite low.

my sole purpose wld be more for transport n pillion. ya i'll feel funny too stopping at traffic lights n having to keep on switching. furthermore, seems like scrams r built more for off road riding ...

[Demon]

furthermore, seems like scrams r built more for off road riding ...

 

Scrams are built for it's ruggedness, the terrain will dictate the selection of tyres.

 

[smoothrider]

Scrams are built for it's ruggedness, the terrain will dictate the selection of tyres.

 

 

couldnt agree more. (for transport purposes, how rugged can it be/get..)

[firefox87]

anyone know anything about kawa new scram 250cc too, saw it at looi's.

 

that will be klx 250. but is that the sm model or off road one? i would be interested to know if that's the sm model.

 

my sole purpose wld be more for transport n pillion. ya i'll feel funny too stopping at traffic lights n having to keep on switching. furthermore, seems like scrams r built more for off road riding ...

why not try a motard? scrams are meant for off road riding. but motards are getting popular cos it's very road friendly. as you say, if it's for transport and pillion, a motard would be the best option for you. normally, people would get a scrambler for off road purposes only while having another bike to ride on the road. if you're looking for fancy and low scramblers, can try husqvarna sm 125. but other good low-height scramblers will be honda xr 125, suzuki dr200, kawasaki ksr 110(cannot pillion but power!).

[smoothrider]

why not try a motard?

 

wats a motard? care to share some pics on tis?

[juvena]

that will be klx 250. but is that the sm model or off road one? i would be interested to know if that's the sm model.

 

i heard it's like a dual purpose bike, not sure what tt really means. mean can use for road and off road?

 

why not try a motard? scrams are meant for off road riding. but motards are getting popular cos it's very road friendly. as you say, if it's for transport and pillion, a motard would be the best option for you. normally, people would get a scrambler for off road purposes only while having another bike to ride on the road. if you're looking for fancy and low scramblers, can try husqvarna sm 125. but other good low-height scramblers will be honda xr 125, suzuki dr200, kawasaki ksr 110(cannot pillion but power!).

 

how about drz? i tried riding it before, can ride, more comfortable than my ktm 2.

[juvena]

wats a motard? care to share some pics on tis?

 

scramblers with road tires?

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motard

[mild_slevin]

that will be klx 250. but is that the sm model or off road one? i would be interested to know if that's the sm model.

 

 

why not try a motard? scrams are meant for off road riding. but motards are getting popular cos it's very road friendly. as you say, if it's for transport and pillion, a motard would be the best option for you. normally, people would get a scrambler for off road purposes only while having another bike to ride on the road. if you're looking for fancy and low scramblers, can try husqvarna sm 125. but other good low-height scramblers will be honda xr 125, suzuki dr200, kawasaki ksr 110(cannot pillion but power!).

 

the Kawa KLX250 seems to be a dirt track bike... judging from the tyres.

[Demon]

the Kawa KLX250 seems to be a dirt track bike... judging from the tyres.

 

 

Judging from the tyres, what bike is this ?

 

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/DSC03681.jpg

[barefoot]

Judging from the tyres, what bike is this ?

 

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/DSC03681.jpg

 

this one leh?

 

http://www.rightaroundaustralia.com/blog/uploaded_images/AC-756134.jpg

http://pied.au.plancher.free.fr/dakar/images/07-1web.jpg