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    Quote Originally Posted by drbandit View Post
    I do think he was a bit disappointed when his new one was no different tho his 70000km one!!!

    PS Need chat on accommodation for Picton on way back down south.
    I guess that goes to show that the 70000k one was ok after all?

    At the end of the day there are only so many options for duel riding and I for 1 will argue the suitability of any 1 bike( bar ktm950 according to Oscar) for the whole plethora of sinarios to be found duel riding.
    Is it road ability/gravel or single track that is the focus of Richards attention? I personally think the old DR comes close to all 3, some say the KLR is too( but hugely heavy in comp with DR), ktm 640a no doubt. From here the only place to go is bigger( read-reduce single track suitability) or smaller( reduce road suitability). We have all mulled over these options many times i bet in our selection process, 1 thing stands above the rest is that cheap is usually exactly that....cheap.
    A $13k Bm Dakar would have been up there with the dr/klr, dare I suggest? 640a?
    Will ring u Ross.

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    What Ducatijim said ^_^

    Forgot to add (to what I said), there was a very nice looking one in BOP recently on TradeMe. Classified has expired but it may still be around as it had been sticking a bit. It was listed here a while ago.

    This might also be handy.

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    Saw a nice Canyon 500 for sale at ANZA over the weekend in Palmy. Silver, low kms.

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    read the reviews...

    Quote Originally Posted by chasio View Post
    What Ducatijim said ^_^

    Forgot to add (to what I said), there was a very nice looking one in BOP recently on TradeMe. Classified has expired but it may still be around as it had been sticking a bit. It was listed here a while ago.

    This might also be handy.
    The Freewinds seem to be good on the roads but not really an adventure bike? More of a road bike suitable for a bit of maybe occasional gravel, slowly...
    Handle well on tar, but not good for anything more...I dunno, prove me wrong...There is a cheapie on Trade Me, $4000..so could be a good bargain. Weird speedometer though....

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    Struan and Roger get about alright on more interesting territory I believe, including the Dusty Butt for the former (on stock 19" wheel) IIRC. I'd probably just fall off but that's the rider, not the bike.

    Not what I'd buy with an unlimited budget (although if I had a big garage I'd keep it), but they can be good value if funds are limited and it does what is required. It is lighter than a Dakar, but just one option among many

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    If the guy is happy with a 19" front and is only riding seal & gravel (not knarly stuff) then I agree - either a Canyon, XF650 or F650 could do the job. Ideally he should ride each to find out which suites him best, rider ability being an important consideration.
    However I'm not the best Freewind rider to quote - I ride slow yet still fell off on the Porika & now converting the front to 21" !!

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    Quote Originally Posted by XF650 View Post
    If the guy is happy with a 19" front and is only riding seal & gravel (not knarly stuff) then I agree - either a Canyon, XF650 or F650 could do the job. Ideally he should ride each to find out which suites him best, rider ability being an important consideration.
    However I'm not the best Freewind rider to quote - I ride slow yet still fell off on the Porika & now converting the front to 21" !!
    Appreciate all the comments / info. It is what I wanted from forum. Stuff for him to sift through and keep riding... Next step is the test rides etc.. great stuff.
    Will post updates ... but he is old and it might take time.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by ducatijim View Post
    I guess that goes to show that the 70000k one was ok after all?

    At the end of the day there are only so many options for duel riding and I for 1 will argue the suitability of any 1 bike( bar ktm950 according to Oscar) for the whole plethora of sinarios to be found duel riding.
    Is it road ability/gravel or single track that is the focus of Richards attention? I personally think the old DR comes close to all 3, some say the KLR is too( but hugely heavy in comp with DR), ktm 640a no doubt. From here the only place to go is bigger( read-reduce single track suitability) or smaller( reduce road suitability). We have all mulled over these options many times i bet in our selection process, 1 thing stands above the rest is that cheap is usually exactly that....cheap.
    A $13k Bm Dakar would have been up there with the dr/klr, dare I suggest? 640a?
    Will ring u Ross.

    Jamie.
    You hit the nail on the head...
    But you also have brand awareness... Some people would not be seen riding a DR or Klr...

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    Quote Originally Posted by ducatijim View Post
    At the end of the day there are only so many options for duel riding and I for 1 will argue the suitability of any 1 bike( bar ktm950 according to Oscar) for the whole plethora of sinarios to be found duel riding.
    I'm pleased that my opinions are so dear to you


    Personally I don't think you can go past the Canyon value for road oriented stuff, the value of the Dr650 for more dirt oriented or a KTM LC4e if you've got the money.

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    I'm looking at an upgrade early next year and depending on the day depends on what I'm looking for as well as growing. At this stage my list is long with each having pros and cons.

    The grand list;

    Cagiva Canyon
    BMW 650GS
    KTM 640 Adventure
    DR650
    KLR650
    XTZ660
    XT660R

    What is the best way to choose!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lambo View Post
    I'm looking at an upgrade early next year and depending on the day depends on what I'm looking for as well as growing. At this stage my list is long with each having pros and cons.

    The grand list;

    Cagiva Canyon
    BMW 650GS
    KTM 640 Adventure
    DR650
    KLR650
    XTZ660
    XT660R

    What is the best way to choose!!!!
    Ride them ALL and make up your own mind what suits YOU best IMHO

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    Quote Originally Posted by dino3310 View Post
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    this a Honda though

    Quote Originally Posted by tri boy View Post
    Cccooooooorrrrrrrr............."The force is strong in this one"...................Ccccooooooorrrrrrrrr
    quite reliable

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