10-22-2013, 02:32 PM
I love my '09 CRF450X Supermoto. The only downside is that it still has a carb, but it's got the wide ratio transmission, e-start, kickstand, stator/lights for street, aluminum frame...and plenty of power. I had a DRZ, and to ride with traffic on the highways, you'll be wide open 90% of the time. You won't keep up with your friends on sportbikes on the highways. If your commute will have you riding at constant speeds of >65mph, I'd stay away from either the DRZ or WRX. They're both capable of doing it, but riding at the throttle stop for sustained periods of time is no bueno for you or the bike. It took me 8 months to find the right 450X though. You can find older ('05) ones already converted in the $4k range. I just got mine a month ago and have about $7,500 into it already, with suspension and other mods.
