Has anyone taken an Enduro or MX bike and made it road legal?

[M4TT]

Just wondering how many here have done it? Something I've been considering, especially with a load of decent enduro's coming up on gumtree for reasonable prices (some already road reg'd and just needing a bit of TLC).
How practical is it? I wouldn't be commuting or anything like that, I've a car for commuting and generally getting from A-B, this would literally just be for the craic.
Im aware an enduro is the best route to go down as its already wired up with front lights etc and have a larger tank so thats the most likely route I'd take but need first hand opinions from people who have done it.
Essentially turning an enduro/mx bike into a road legal supermoto.

 

[natogreen16v]

I know this doesn't answer the question at all but why not buy a road legal supermoto?

The negatives I can see are the hastle of trying to register it then insuring it afterwards.

 

[M4TT]

I know this doesn't answer the question at all but why not buy a road legal supermoto?

The negatives I can see are the hastle of trying to register it then insuring it afterwards.

Cos its pretty difficult to find them here in the used market lol

 

[slag]

There doesn't seem to be much for sale at the minute over here anyway..

KTM 640 LC4 Supermoto Prestine Condition

late 2008 suzuki drz 400 sm{ in as new condition }

Depends what you are after, building your own will give you a more focused bike but it won't be cheap! Buying one already converted will save you a load of hassle and money. Alot of the manufacturers 'supermotos' are diluted and overweight, although they have their advantages too such as larger fuel tanks and less frequent servicing.

I had a XTX it was a big heavy pig but great for an everyday bike more of a street moto really. Plenty of good ones on the mainland, well worth a trip over.

2007 KTM 690 LC4 SUPERMOTO, MOT NOV'14, TAX MAY'14, F/S/H, HPI CLEAR

2007 (07) Suzuki DRZ 400 SM-K7 398cc Black - SUPERMOTO

honda CRF-R 450 supermoto road legal not a CRF-X or, suzuki drz, yamaha wr.

Or if you're feeling dangerous..

1999 Honda cr 500 supermoto road legal / road registered rebuilt

 

[mike150]

I had an 04 WR450 supermoto years back with Talon wheels, Maxxis wets, FMF system, supermoto front mudguard, hand guards etc. all road legal.
Insurance was £90, it was quick enough and had a top speed of 110mph but felt dangerous at that speed due to the weight..........110kgs
It was a great bike for back roads and wheelies but if you actually wanted to go anywhere at a constant throttle at any speed it was not pleasant so much so that after about 6 months I didn't use it much and sold it, I had a 900 Hornet at the same time though. Think of a 450 mx bike on the road.............great fun for a short time.

KTM LC4's are heavy............DRZ400's are slow..............KTM 690 might be worth a look

Buy an Aprilia Tuono instead.

 

[M4TT]

I had an 04 WR450 supermoto years back with Talon wheels, Maxxis wets, FMF system, supermoto front mudguard, hand guards etc. all road legal.
Insurance was £90, it was quick enough and had a top speed of 110mph but felt dangerous at that speed due to the weight..........110kgs
It was a great bike for back roads and wheelies but if you actually wanted to go anywhere at a constant throttle at any speed it was not pleasant so much so that after about 6 months I didn't use it much and sold it, I had a 900 Hornet at the same time though. Think of a 450 mx bike on the road.............great fun for a short time.

KTM LC4's are heavy............DRZ400's are slow..............KTM 690 might be worth a look

Buy an Aprilia Tuono instead.

You kinda sold the idea of a supermoto to me there tbh lol.