50K km Dommie or 100K km TA?
Gals & Guys,
I am researching buying my next bike, and have pretty much narrowed it down to Dommies or TAs. I am aware of the difference between singles and twins and the off road - on road focus differences between both models.
My budget allows for either a 10 year old Dommie with 50K km on the clock or a 15 year old TA with 100K km on the clock. In terms of reliability / engine life expectancy, which situation is better?
I've read on a recent post that Jap singles need engine replacements or similar by 40K km. Does that apply to XRRs and other more powerful singles or does it also apply to sedate singles like Dommies or XTs?
Additionally, is it realistic to cruise for a couple of hours at a time at 75mph = 120 kph on a Dommie when I hit the highway or dual carriage road?
My typical trip will involve 95% of tarmac or packed gravel with 5% of soft sand or mud or sth else.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Lepium.
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