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^^^^ Best test ride review...Jimmy Lewis is top notch not only rider but ride interpreter who explains things brilliantly.
And about 20lbs heavier than a DR650...
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Personally, I wouldn't put a DR650 in the same class as this bike.
DR650 is quite a bit more dirt than street IMO, this is the opposite, quite a bit more street than dirt.
You could easily and enjoyably commute 100 miles a day on the KTM and then turn around and explore some dirt roads on the weekend.
I don't think the DR650 would work nearly as well in that situation.
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WFO75080
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I still want a 790 R. I won't buy another bike (maybe trials) without a button, Never. Won't ever buy another bike that's not water-cooled either. I thought I was well on my way to a 790 R but the virus got the bike!
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Very good test, that puts the bike just where I want it. I have done the MX thing, and that’s in my past, so with a different set of pegs, and bar risers, it will be fine.
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That real?
Not yet.....I'm sure someone will do it though.
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That'll be big bucks which kinda defeats the purpose of small bike.
Does it really though? If you are in the market for a lighter ADV but want all the bells and whistles of the big guys then this may be for you. I would buy it. Especially for BDR type riding. Honestly, I think it would work most rides except long highway stints.
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For me it does, the more you load it up, heavier it gets and already underpowered. I'd go 690 for the money. This is an entry level machine to me.
Gotcha.. let's see how it goes once they get out there.
cwadej
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meh. I see it as all about looks, not functionality. They'd sell tons of them!
What's wrong with it functionally? Its getting good reviews for the most part. If folks can ride around the world on a Himalayan, this thing should be just fine!
cwadej
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I'm saying that producing the motorcycle like your picture shows, would be more about the looks of a rally bike, less about the functionality of a rally bike. I say that because I just dont see anyone taking a 373cc, 37hp, 390lb bike to rally race. yes, they'll spend 10 grand on the suspension and gas tank and engine, and still wont be able to compete.
EDIT: to be clear, I'm no snob. I love my Himalayan, and have no allusions as to my off road prowess, and the need to improve.
EDIT: to be clear, I'm no snob. I love my Himalayan, and have no allusions as to my off road prowess, and the need to improve.
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No doubt, there a bunch of rally looking bikes out there, but not many rally racers. So thusly, it's the rally looks that are important!
StromXTc
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Yep, and people want cheap-er, got to compromise somewhere
cwadej
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No doubt, there a bunch of rally looking bikes out there, but not many rally racers. So thusly, it's the rally looks that are important!
most people who buy this style motorcycle are interested in performance, not just looks. And obviously the OEM's don't think they could sell a factory bike set up like that, or they would be at the dealers. The segment of the riders that alters the bike purely for looks doesnt have much cross-over to the segment of riders who ride this style bike.
If someone makes that bike, I will buy it....
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KTM offers a rally replica $30,000. I'll be waiting to see it.
Meet The All-New 2019 KTM 450 Rally Replica - ADV Pulse
KTM has just unveiled their new KTM 450 Rally Replica, the customer version of the KTM factory rally machine. The new model is almost identical to those ridden by Dakar winners Walkner, Toby Price and Sam Sunderland. The bike now enjoys the technological innovation that propelled the Austrian...
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I've seen that one....we are talking about the 390 there! I'm hoping that the 450 Enduro slated for next year turns out to be pretty coolKTM offers a rally replica $30,000. I'll be waiting to see it.
Meet The All-New 2019 KTM 450 Rally Replica - ADV Pulse
KTM has just unveiled their new KTM 450 Rally Replica, the customer version of the KTM factory rally machine. The new model is almost identical to those ridden by Dakar winners Walkner, Toby Price and Sam Sunderland. The bike now enjoys the technological innovation that propelled the Austrian...