KLR650e

unfortunately corey, i dont think they will climb hills like an XR650 :laugh:

i cant believe i said that

if i move north, i will be looking at something similar to get around on. i will be interested to hear your findings mate

This is in the same category and is a much more exalted bike

http://www.suzukimotorcycles.com.au/bikes/dual-purpose/dual-purpose/2010/v-strom-650.html

heaps of aftermarket stuff for them too, 2 of the blokes I work with own them and love them to bits

Found this on ADV

TB

Specifications DL650 V-Strom
Engine: 645cc, four-stroke, lc, 90 degree V-twin, DOHC, 8-valves
Bore Stroke: 81.0 x 62.6mm
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
Fuel System: Fuel Injection
Lubrication: Wet sump
Ignition: Digital/Transistorized
Transmission: 6-speed
Final Drive: #530 chain
Overall Length: 2290mm (90.2 in.)
Overall Width: 840mm (31.9 in.)
Overall Height: 1390mm (54.7 in.)
Seat Height: 820mm (32.3 in.)
Wheel Base: 1540mm (60.6 in.)
Ground Clearance: 165mm (6.5 in.)
Dry Weight: 189kg (417 lbs.)
Suspension Front:
Suspension Rear:
Telescopic, cartridge-type, oil damped, adjustable preload
Link-type, adjustable spring preload and rebound damping
Brakes Front/Rear: Dual hydraulic disc/Single hydraulic disc
Tires Front/Tires Rear: 110/80R-19 – 150/70R-17
Fuel Tank Capacity: 22 liter (5.8 gal.)
Color: Blue, Black

Price-$9990

Specs – Kawasaki KLR650
Engine – 651cc, liquid cooled, single
Transmission – Five speed manual, chain drive
Seat Height – 890mm
Wet Weight – 194kg
Fuel Capacity – 22.1 litres
Average Consumption on test – 8 litres per 100km
Range – 275km when riding hard (400km would be achievable if riding
moderately)
Warranty – Two years
Price – $8499

Price
$8499

Warranty
Two years

Engine Size/Type
651cc, liquid cooled, single

Transmission/Driven Wheels
Five speed manual, chain drive

Fuel Consumption
8 litres per 100km

Fuel Tank Size
22.1 litres

Range
275km when riding hard (400km would be achievable if riding moderately)

Seat height
890mm

While i probably wouldn’t be in the market for either (my idea of an ADV bike is an XR650) I know for sure the Suzuki is the one by which the others are measured now, and have ridden one and they’re very capable bikes.

Yep I’ve got one. Its an 08 model. I am happy with it, nice to ride on the road and capable enough for where I want to take it off the road.

The suspension on the rear is a tad soft but I have never jigged with the settings on it. They are not super quick off the mark, but can get up to speed without too much trouble.

Mine has been fitted with crash bars, a top box and I have bought a set of Andy Strapz Adventure bags for it (which I am still making up the racks for) so they are not fitted yet.

I want to get a set of pivot pegs and bar risers with a decent set of bars as well for it one day. That will be all that it needs to suit my needs.

That is a nice setup Dan for sure, those Andy Strapz bags are great mate but aren’t water proof

The KLR is very cheap and will do the job they have a loyal following that they deserve. I looked but decided I wanted something with a little more zing no offence to anyone please. Something I could wheel with a bit more pace when on my own, a little more suspension travel etc I know with NX at time I feel I wiould like something a little more capable if youknow what I mean. Although may not be has comfortable as the KLR, V Strom and BMW.

That said I would buy a KTM 640 Adventure if they still made them, maybe a low mileage 2007 would sway me :huh:

Good looking specs

KTM’s profilation of this bike
Wherever in the world strange continents, lonely desert expanses or wild jungle trails are explored – the KTM 640 Adventure is the ultimate, single-cylinder travel motorcycle. Directly descended from successful rally racing bikes, it is characterized by its low weight, agile chassis with long suspension travel and a robust LC4 engine

General information
Model: KTM 640 Adventure
Year: 2007
Category: Enduro / offroad
Rating: 77.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes
Safety: See our safety campaign with the high safety rated bikes in this category.
Engine and transmission
Displacement: 625.00 ccm (38.14 cubic inches)
Engine type: Single cylinder
Stroke: 4
Power: 53.64 HP (39.2 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Torque: 55.00 Nm (5.6 kgf-m or 40.6 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM
Compression: 11.7:1
Bore x stroke: 101.0 x 78.0 mm (4.0 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel system: Carburettor. Mikuni BST 40
Valves per cylinder: 4
Fuel control: OHC
Ignition: Kokusan digital DC-CDI
Starter: Electric & kick
Lubrication system: Pressure lubrication with 2 Eaton pumps
Cooling system: Liquid
Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type
final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet multi-disc clutch, operated hydraulically
Physical measures
Dry weight: 158.0 kg (348.3 pounds)
Seat height: 945 mm (37.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Ground clearance: 315 mm (12.4 inches)
Wheelbase: 1,510 mm (59.4 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Frame type: Chromium-molybdenum, powder-coated
Rake (fork angle): 27.5°
Trail: 124 mm (4.9 inches)
Front suspension: WP USD, 48 mm
Front suspension travel: 115 mm (4.5 inches)
Rear suspension: WP monoshock
Rear suspension travel: 185 mm (7.3 inches)
Front tyre dimensions: 90/90-21
Rear tyre dimensions: 140/80-18
Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm (8.7 inches)
Exhaust system: Premium steel HGS 4
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: 0.3395 HP/kg
Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 25.50 litres (6.74 gallons)

Closest I feel to this is the Tenere ??

TB