DR650SE vs KTM 640 Adventurer
i'm deliberately keeping this thread very focused. i had all but settled on the DR, having eliminated the honda XR because of its height, and the KLR because of it's weight. then i spotted the KTM. i've looked into both and see advantages for both.
i figure the cost of a new DR, plus the money to get the suspension uprated and a larger tank, bring it roughly in line with the cost of a late-model used KTM.
my question is, are there any factors about the KTM (parts availability, mechanical reliability, etc) that are so glaring as to disqualify it for RTW riding?
i'm definitely down to these two, and am not interested in posts recommending other bikes (hear that bmw guy?). you can also discern from my two "finalists" the type of riding i'm looking to do: paved, gravel, dirt, limited offroad.
if you have experience with the KTM, please advise.
right now, a major concern for me is the seat height which is essentially the same as the honda, and is too high for me. is it possible to get a custom seat which will lower the seat height to around the suzuki's height (approx. 2" lower)?
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