To change or not to change

[corey heatherMember]

HELP!

i’ve been tossing the idea out there for a couple of months on weather to stick with my 08 KLX450r or thinking about a dual sport like the kle650 vensy any thoughts on to change or not?

[Mick DMember]

Corey8 wrote:

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HELP!

i’ve been tossing the idea out there for a couple of months on weather to stick with my 08 KLX450r or thinking about a dual sport like the kle650 vensy any thoughts on to change or not?

Get an XR650R and have both………….kinda…….

[corey heatherMember]

micknmeld wrote:

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Corey8 wrote:

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HELP!

i’ve been tossing the idea out there for a couple of months on weather to stick with my 08 KLX450r or thinking about a dual sport like the kle650 vensy any thoughts on to change or not?

Get an XR650R and have both………….kinda…….

Funny you should say that mick. Its because of those really fast parts of Taylors arm that got me thinking about it but i think the XR650 is sort of lost between 2 worlds sorry but i really really loved your bike that day

[scott bockingMember]

Sounds like you need a second bike mate.

You can’t trade one for the other and be hapy everywhere.

STM

[corey heatherMember]

singletrackmind wrote:

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Sounds like you need a second bike mate.

You can’t trade one for the other and be hapy everywhere.

STM

I see your point STM so if i get my bank details you will drop a few K in there for me LMAO

[GregMember]

Ride them all mate, in my opinion only, I feel the KLR650 is a very soft off roader, very low ground clearance and pretty doughy. They have a good following and are very reliable, I had a short ride on two now and think they are far more road then off and you need to have some wow factor although they are cheap

The Tenere is far more of road more ground clearance and I am told perform much better I will be test riding soon
After that you have KTM’s, BMW’s and much more coin. My opinion dollar for perform for fun its the Tenere holds the most potential and I have been looking for a while now

Mick is right about the XR650, does it all and all very well just hasn’t an electric leg and if you are doing it solo is the best bet and its does the tight the open and with fuel tank will do over 400kms between fuel stops

If Salina wasn’t interested I wouldn’t purchase a dual sport bike I would just use the XR

At the moment the Tenere has my money but it isnt a closed book yet

TB

[corey heatherMember]

Thanks TB i have spent a few k’s at the helm of a XTZ to and as it was a nice bike to ride it was more road and very unstable on dirt. The NX was a good dual and was 50/50 for dirt and road. Mate of mine has just brought the Versys and even though i have not ridden it YET he swears it’s one of the best bikes he has ridden in his life and he is a guy that has been around.

Now he has me thinking again

[GregMember]

Yeah you’ll sort it out Corey, not a lot of choices for new ones under 15k

Good luck will watch with interest mate

TB

[Anonymous]

Totally disagree with the comments on the KLR650.

Bang for buck you couldn’t go past one.

You can pick them up cheap second hand for not a great deal of coin, or new for not a lot either. Least that way it leaves you more money for accessories.

They do everything that a dual sport bike is meant to do. Maybe not as quick as a Tenere, KTM or BMW but they will still do it.

They look somewhat better than what an old NX does and are a more comfortable ride to boot.

The new Tenere is a good bike but could be a bit high for most riders – and yes I have ridden one to make this call on it.

I havent had the chance of riding a KTM or BMW to make any calls but I am sure they would be good as well

Base your desision on what best suits your needs and budget, then you will be on a winner.

[GregMember]

Is this the Versy 650 you are talking about

TB

[corey heatherMember]

Trailboss wrote:

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Is this the Versy 650 you are talking about

TB

thats the one TB

[GregMember]

DanD wrote:

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Totally disagree with the comments on the KLR650.

Bang for buck you couldn’t go past one.

You can pick them up cheap second hand for not a great deal of coin, or new for not a lot either. Least that way it leaves you more money for accessories.

They do everything that a dual sport bike is meant to do. Maybe not as quick as a Tenere, KTM or BMW but they will still do it.

They look somewhat better than what an old NX does and are a more comfortable ride to boot.

The new Tenere is a good bike but could be a bit high for most riders – and yes I have ridden one to make this call on it.

I havent had the chance of riding a KTM or BMW to make any calls but I am sure they would be good as well

Base your desision on what best suits your needs and budget, then you will be on a winner.

Aren’t disagreeing with you Dan , said it was only my opinion, most definitely more comfortable then a NX as you would know having done a few miles on mine, yes bang for buck your right about the KLR and height again your right but then again its a compromise for off road ability I guess the height.
Yes like I said ride them all Corey we are all different and want different things :laugh:

TB

[Anonymous]

How much offroad ability is required to make a dual sport “good”?

[corey heatherMember]

DanD wrote:

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How much offroad ability is required to make a dual sport “good”?

Good question my friend. I guess being able to handle main fire trails with ease and stable enough to feel comfy in the sadle at speed doing it

[GregMember]

Thats a open question Dan, guess like we both pointed out comes back to peoples wishes, thoughts, requirements and taste.

Each to their own

TB

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