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10 Nov 2011
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Whats important to you ?
I love KTMs and but I own a DR650SE. I think it is safe to say that almost all bikes are reliable to a point if serviced and loved in the right way. But some will take more of a beating than others.
For me bike choice is about budget, reliability, comfort, simplicity of repair and availability of parts. You can get used to almost any bike on a trip, some will be more fun than others, some will be faster than others. What is your trip about fun, getting from POI to POI as fast as possible, getting there without the need for a massage to recover ?
I personally would go with the DR as it seems more universal. But I also understand that there issues with getting that model up there.
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5 Dec 2011
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Hi Guys,
some updates.... I ended up buying a DRZ-400 SM 2005 with 14500km this weekend. In excellent condition for only 2000US$... Well that's the reason I bought it.
Is has a charging problem, and that's why I got this incredible price, I guess it's the connector between the regulator and the battery, I red a lot of posts on internet about this, will check as soon as I can.
So now I have the option to buy enduro rims, big tank and panniers and prepare this DRZ, or to sell it/trade it when the good season starts again...
I kept an eye and still no DR650 SE for less than 3500 US$ and just one KTM Adventure. A 99 with 17'000km, with lot of goodies, but +5000$.. A bit too much for me right now..
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This 'might' help...
[url=http://www.touringted.com/drz400s-overland-prep]Touring Ted
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AHHHH Why can I never insert working links on this site....
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6 Dec 2011
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Hi Touring Ted,
thanks for the link, but I already have it! Nice webpage.
I should do the same with the modifications I did on my R100GS
By the way, it's a 2006, not a 2005.
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First thing - you are going to pay much much more for a KTM than a DR650!
Although KTM's do have a big following they are very highly strung machines which take a lot to maintain and keep roadworthy.
A DR650 is a much much simpler bike (most would say more durable & reliable too).
A KTM is cutting edge Austrian technology at it's best but you pay a lot of money for it. If you are rich then go right ahead and get one...
For me the DR650 makes much more sense.
Perhaps you should also look at the Yamaha XT series too?
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