And about 20lbs heavier than a DR650...Just finished it. Great video. That pretty much sums it up.
It's not a bike for folks that grew up racing dirt bikes, but for anyone else looking for a relatively inexpensive small ADV bike, its a home run in the bang for the buck category.
If I didn't already have the 790 R, I'd get one.
I think they said they weighed it at 387 lbs with a completely full tank.
IIRC, that's about 82 lbs lighter than the 790 R.
Personally, I wouldn't put a DR650 in the same class as this bike.And about 20lbs heavier than a DR650...
Not yet.....I'm sure someone will do it though.That real?
That'll be big bucks which kinda defeats the purpose of small bike.Not yet.....I'm sure someone will do it though.
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.That'll be big bucks which kinda defeats the purpose of small bike.
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!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.
Yep, and people want cheap-er, got to compromise somewhereWhat'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!
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!
If someone makes that bike, I will buy it....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....
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.
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