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Posted: 11:41 - 03 Mar 2018 Post subject: |
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I own a Vstrom 650, but I'd never use it offroad, far too heavy. But I know people who do, or people with far more skill than me
Example https://youtu.be/2kJxXi5xvDY
I've been on Rideout's with the TRF and have seen people offroading on BMW 1200's so it's all possible.
I know quite a few people use Yamaha Teneres, the 660 ones offroading, and for things like mapping the TET.
If you NEED a bike to do both, I'd stick around the 600cc range
As light enough tooffroad and pick up but alright on the road.
For example Suzuki Dr650s, or as you've found the G650 which are decent but quite rare bikes! They always sell quick on the ADV forums.
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/adventure-motorcycling.com/2014/12/16/bmw-g650-xcountry-10000-mile-report/amp/ ____________________ A2 Passed 18/6/10 |
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Posted: 12:14 - 03 Mar 2018 Post subject: |
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Moo. wrote: | I own a Vstrom 650, but I'd never use it offroad, far too heavy. But I know people who do, or people with far more skill than me
Example https://youtu.be/2kJxXi5xvDY
I've been on Rideout's with the TRF and have seen people offroading on BMW 1200's so it's all possible.
I know quite a few people use Yamaha Teneres, the 660 ones offroading, and for things like mapping the TET.
If you NEED a bike to do both, I'd stick around the 600cc range
As light enough tooffroad and pick up but alright on the road.
For example Suzuki Dr650s, or as you've found the G650 which are decent but quite rare bikes! They always sell quick on the ADV forums.
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/adventure-motorcycling.com/2014/12/16/bmw-g650-xcountry-10000-mile-report/amp/ |
Thanks for the response.
Yeah, that's why I liked the look of the G650. There's one going as a non-runner for £1600
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/862261233935632
Looked pretty light for a 650. ____________________ Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. |
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Posted: 13:13 - 03 Mar 2018 Post subject: |
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As Moo. said with adventure bikes you want to stick around the 600cc range, the XT660Z or the Tenere is apparently decent.
you might be able to get hold of a KLR650 (the very old ones) for little money, they're very highly rated by the yanks.
If you want to look at the DR650 I'd take a look at this series on youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58vB-5urcJI&list=PLEQwA8Brt84qNpRZ8nknm7xU8Q8R6yTPS |
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Posted: 14:34 - 03 Mar 2018 Post subject: |
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Oh, an X-Moto. Yes, that's a reasonable choice. Lighter then the F/G650GS, and reportedly robust: I've seen them recommended by a professional adventure tour rider.
They were poor sellers though (because no GS badge) so parts might be an issue.
A high mileage non runner for £1600 though? From a "Pro Bike Builder"? He can hardly claim it's a simple fix then. I think I'd be offering to do him a favour and take it away for him, no cost. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike |
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Posted: 15:38 - 03 Mar 2018 Post subject: |
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Rogerborg wrote: |
Oh, an X-Moto. Yes, that's a reasonable choice. Lighter then the F/G650GS, and reportedly robust: I've seen them recommended by a professional adventure tour rider.
They were poor sellers though (because no GS badge) so parts might be an issue.
A high mileage non runner for £1600 though? From a "Pro Bike Builder"? He can hardly claim it's a simple fix then. I think I'd be offering to do him a favour and take it away for him, no cost. |
It piqued my interest on the bike rather than wanting to get this exact one... 72k miles is a tad much. ____________________ Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. |
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Posted: 16:41 - 03 Mar 2018 Post subject: |
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It's worth considering. The chap I got my Enfield from had an X-bike tucked away, couldn't say enough good things about it. He was pretty clued up about the sector too, even knew about the long gap between 1st and 2nd on the F650GS twin.
Oh, I definitely wouldn't recommend the 800cc twins for any sort of offroad use. They're decent enough chintzy tarmac commuter/tourers, but not mud pluggers. Your field was about as far offroad as I'd want to take one.
If I wanted a bike for green laning, I'd start by looking out for a 250 rather than a 600+. ____________________ Biking is 1/20th as dangerous as horse riding.
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 6 years, 27 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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