5 AWESOME DIRT BIKES THAT WILL RULE THE OUTDOORS IN 2017

Dirt or street. The rules say you have to choose one or the other, do not you? Not really. Choose the right bike and you can do both. For 2017, bikemakers bring us incredibly versatile new models that are legal on the street by adding the most insignificant lights and mirrors required and other models of supermotards built with asphalt in mind. Best Dirt Bikes

Whichever recipe you choose, these 2017 bikes are ready for a mix of dirt and pavers for the most flexibility when you put on your helmet and boots in the new year.

Husqvarna FE 501. Husky's all-terrain offroad features the power of a brand new lightweight 510cc engine, a new lighter steel frame and 20% torsional rigidity for improved handling and durability. a rear frame. 2.2 pounds of carbon fiber, but promises to recover from an accident. If only the rider could do the same thing! The Brembo brakes, the WP suspension and the CNC-machined triple claws make the 501 only equipped with high-end equipment. $ 10,799.

Honda CRF250L Rally. The Honda News 2017 is a new Rally edition of the CRF250L that uses a windshield and windshield mounted on the chassis for better protection against the elements. The tiny LED lights make the headlights even less visible, for a style centered on dirt. The Rally has a stronger front brake for greater sidewalk braking power, while the rear brake anti-lock system can be disabled to intentionally lock the rear end to prevent slippage in the dust. $ 5,899.  Best Dirt Bike

KTM 450 EXC-F Six Days. Like long-distance rally drivers in events like the Dakar Rally, the International Six Days Enduro riders must be able to negotiate difficult terrain and ride legally on paved roads. The KTM 450 EXC-F Series Six Days motorcycle therefore combines the same capabilities with a bike that you can buy and drive from your front door to the off-road site. KTM promises that the bike seat is specifically designed for driving comfort for six days in a row, while the 450 also uses premium bits like the same WP fork as the Husqvarna. $ 11,399.

Suzuki DR-Z400SM. The Suzuki entry for the new popular supermotard category is riding on street tires rather than knobbies, because this dirt bike is destined to compete on courses that include road and gravel. Because it is the street legal production version, the DR-Z400SM includes the lights and mirrors required. Suzuki calls it "80% dirt bike", while the inverted fork, wide spoke wheels and 300mm front brake rotor provide on-road performance. $ 7,199

Yamaha WR250R. Okay, the Yamaha WR250R is not new in 2017. It continues to be the standard 250 on / off-roader. Its lightweight aluminum chassis borrows from the company's YZ cross-country motorcycles, the WR250R is "not exactly an enduro model and not a road bike, the WR250R is for off-road riders," says Yamaha. . Perfect for having fun on a bike, you do not need to tow your off-road course. $ 6,699.
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