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Hi new to the forum - planning of doing a RTW trip in 2010 before I get too old. Read most of the RTW books and looking at my budget for a bike (approx £2500 for the basic bike) think the Yam would be the best option. Am thinking of buying a bike in the near future, so I can do a bit of off-road riding on the IOM (where I live at the mo) as well. So the basic questions are what are the differences between the XT and TTR, which is best for off-road riding and which would be easier to convert into a RTW bike?
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Well, there is this discussion in this thread from Feb 08:-
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...d-ttr600-33349
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i got TTRE
Hi Paultol

Welcome to the HUBB – I’m planning my RTW for the year after yours, but I’ll probably do a couple European runs before I go, longer distance test runs/holidays.

I researched for about 4 months on which bike and had the same budget as you. Ended up with a nice little 2003 TTR600E with 4.5k on the clock. A friend of mine has always had the XT since they came out many years ago. I’ve had five yams in my time and they must be the most reliably bikes I’ve ever had!

I’ve only had it for about 8 weeks, and it’s been 8 of the most fun weeks I’ve had on two wheels. When I asked my friend about the bike he just laughed and said “Shaun, how long have I had it? Can I kill it? It just goes on and on”

I’m not sure why I spent 4 months on research? Think I’d made my mind up about Yamaha years ago!! TTRE or TTR or XT go for it – you wont look back

this is a good thread

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...tt600r-re-7607

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Thanks for the links.
Am I right in thinking the Acerbis tank for the TT600RE won't fit models later than 2003 - just appears that a few 2004/5 models around in my price range -just wondered why the tank won't fit if it doesn't?
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I’m not sure, you may be right. When I was looking at prep I did find more sites selling tanks up to 2003 on the TTRE - so, that was my reason for getting the 03 model when I did

Acerbis Large Fuel Tank Motocross Gear from Dirt Bike Bitz

TT600 part number 1593

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Hi,

Reckon the TT is def. going to be better off road but I'd personally rate the Xt as the better RTW bike. Comfier for long rides with it's more 'dual sport' design. Steel wheels, easier to fix in the third world, beefier subframe will handle luggage better.

Other good things about the XT are it's aforementioned reliability, unbelievable toughness, simplicity for self maintenance etc. There's also loads of aftermarket adventure kit available for it. I got a tank, bash plate, centre stand, luggage etc. for it no worries at all and, certainly when it came to luggage, with a lot of choice to ponder over. How it compares to the TT in this respect I'm not sure, as I have an XT and have never owned a TT.

Whichever you choose I'm sure it'll do a bang up job.

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I have managed about 60 odd thousand miles on TTR/TTREs. It would be my choice again, just bought another one! The tank is the same on 98 onward TTR/TTREs, so the Acerbis tank will fit. Stickers will bubble up on the tank due to fuel vapours unless perforated. If choosing a pannier system, go for one that mounts to rider footpegs (off the road or hepco and becker) due to the removable subframe being less robust than a solid one.
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