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Originally Posted by Smokin
This is an interesting thread for me, because I have a choice between either a fully loaded XT600 or a KTM 640 Enduro with the tank of an Adventure, which seems to be one of the major differences between the two models.
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If you are a serious rider, a few minutes on each of the bikes you are
considering should clarify things nicely. The difference in the suspension on the two bikes is huge.
And if you listen to anyone's comments in this thread, listen to Colebatch.
He is the real deal, and he has been there and done that.
Also, it's worth noting that the 640 Enduro has a Keihin FCR carb, but the Adventure
has a Mikuni BST constant velocity carb. The FCR is better suited to "performance"
but the Mikuni is better able to compensate for changes in altitude, and that makes it
perhaps a better choice for a traveling bike.
Those who say the KTM is unreliable are mostly repeating things they have read on the internet.
Those who actually OWN a KTM won't trade their bike for any other bike. That should tell you
something.
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