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2013 G650GS Sertao or F800GS?
Hey guys, first post!
What do you guys think from a reliability/comfort POV? The intended trip is from Curitiba/Brazil to Antofagasta/Chile, and expecting a 70/30 paved/dirt ratio... Any thoughts?
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24 Aug 2013
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I have an F800 (with a replaced seat), and have ridden the 650, although only briefly. Although biased, I do prefer the 800. Off road, I found the 650 to be a little lack lustre, and I can only assume that this translates to road mileage too. But, each to their own . . . .
Reliability wise, I've no reason to think either wouldn't be fine.
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I keep reading that most people consider a single cylinder more reliable than a dual... :confused1:
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Hi,
I`m driving the 800GS, while my son rides a F650GS Dakar, which is like the actual Sertao. But, not exactly: The Sertao has a china engine and the workmanship seems a bit sleazy.
The Sertao has the advantage to be lighter than the 800GS. Thats nice on unpaved roads. Our bikes both are now at about 65000 km, and we can't see any engine to give up first. Maintainance is easy on both bikes. Maybe the 1-cylinder needs a new chain more often. The 2-cylinder runs a little smoother. That my be fine on long distances. Headlight is much better on the 800GS.
I'm biased, so I recommend the F800GS  .
Cheers
Joerg
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6 Sep 2013
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Husky
Any comments about the Husky Terra 650, shares the same Sertao engine plus a nice "tune" made by the italians.
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The Setao engine is made in china and has had serious issues. Last year I went with a friend to test ride one and the the electrics failed on the test ride and we had to be rescued by the Showroom. They then told us that this problem has been a mafor design fault and were considering a recall. They then let someone else go on a test ride on one when we got back to the showroom without telling them! Go for the 800gs much better bike.
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