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Snakeboy 27 Dec 2013 18:38
I know that bike from media and from div forums. Its interesting for sure, but it still need some real testing. And there is a question sign or two about the engine.....

If it was a KTM, Yamaha or Honda I would have bought it straight away....

c-m 29 Jan 2014 15:33
Have people stopped dreaming?

After owning an F650 Dakar I'm revising mine to the following:


175kg wet maximum (most important)
250 mile range
60mpg
70bhp
120mph top speed (makes it easier in Europe)
10,000 mile valve adjustments (adjust without removing cams or chain)
650w generator
19/21" front wheel
300mm suspension travel

Anything come close to this?

Henrique 17 Dec 2016 14:26
Quote:
Originally Posted by NYLon2000 (Post 413714)
If money wasn't a real issue, what bike would you take for a RTW trip?

Some criteria:
- 1 up
- 50,000km+
- Road and offroad riding

I'd need to be able to pick it up when i drop it, would still need to get it serviced / repaired, and can't afford to helicopter in spares, so lets not assume infinite money.

I'd go with a mid-weight BMW, or the KTM 990.

What would you pick?
BMW GS 800 with minor modifications for confort (tall WS, gel cushion) and safety (outex tubeless kit). ABS and heated grips (standard) are a must for a RTW tour.
Dependable, confortable, agile bike.
BMW service and parts available in most countries.

Travel light, hydrate, enjoy the road.

sushi2831 18 Dec 2016 18:07
Quote:
...Yamaha XT660Z
Quote:
Originally Posted by Walkabout (Post 413788)
Awesome height - about 895mm seat height from memory (and not much lighter than, say, a BMW 1200GS).
Perhaps those folks who actually ride these particular XTs could state their inside leg measurement (inches or mm). I get vertigo when I try to sit on them.
Hello

Yamaha XT660Z 23Liter 208kg Rider height:1.80m O.K
Sadly from 2017 not for sale anymore as a new bike by Yamaha.

BMW 1200GS 20Liter 238kg
BMW 1200GS ADV 30Liter 260kg


So there's a quite a difference of 30kg or even 52kg


sushi

inti 18 Dec 2016 20:37
BMW Xchallenge with some modifications, if money does not count

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inti 18 Dec 2016 20:49
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...62feccb748.jpg

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Skyliner 2 Jan 2017 14:30
Quote:
Originally Posted by inti (Post 553111)
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...62feccb748.jpg

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Nice bike, excuse my ignorance, but what is it?

inti 2 Jan 2017 15:24
@Skyliner
BMW Xchallenge Rebuild with R-Fairing from Hot Rod Welding

Gipper 7 Jan 2017 02:03
If money was no object, then Id take a CCM 450 with ECU upgrade and soft luggage - when it breaks I would just get a new one :)


Either that or do the same with a few KTM 500 EXC's

rendra-hertiadhi 9 Jan 2017 15:52
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2017...496f52c7e9.jpg

I trust my Kawasaki DTracker X 300cc for RTW trips. She never let me down, and when she's down for sure I can pick it up. I might be on the slower side of the highway, and it's not a problem at all. Like the old saying, you may be fast, but I could go anywhere...


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