New bike time (almost)

**cooneyr** · 21st January 2009, 17:51

Originally Posted by c.h.r.i.s

.....The TE610 I am not sure the price of these, anyone know?....

I asked about the TE prices in early 08 and I think I was told an 07 i.e. previous model was around $11k. I stand to be corrected on this though.

Cheers R

**bart** · 21st January 2009, 18:40

TE610 = $11490

Not bad. That's a lot of bike for the money.

**.chris** · 21st January 2009, 20:28

Originally Posted by bart

TE610 = $11490

Not bad. That's a lot of bike for the money.

Yes it sure is, and my local dealer are Husky dealers.
That puts the 610 as a very good option at that price.

**Woodman** · 21st January 2009, 20:46

Of those three I would go for the Husky no question. It just looks so cool and purposeful. Fantastic.
How big is the tank though? a couple of models ago they were only 9 litres which is damn near useless.
I,d still take it though.

**NordieBoy** · 21st January 2009, 20:54

Originally Posted by Woodman

Of those three I would go for the Husky no question. It just looks so cool and purposeful. Fantastic.
How big is the tank though? a couple of models ago they were only 9 litres which is damn near useless.
I,d still take it though.

IMS do a 19L tank for it.

**Woodman** · 21st January 2009, 21:19

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

IMS do a 19L tank for it.

oooooooo Bloody global economic crisis!!!!!!

**pampa** · 21st January 2009, 22:27

Hi c.h.r.i.s, my two $0.2 for what is worth

I have the Xch, is good bike has a couple of faults but at current price it can be good buy.

I don't agree with seat perception it was hard when newer but is it gets better with use, clearly is not a cruiser but is not intended to be.

The balance of the bike is very good and the seat is very tall though that depends on you.

Its reasonable powerfull (wheeling on first and second is as easy as twist throtle no clutch and no need of sudden release either, third is also reasonable easy and I'm a newbie) and has a very good fuel consumption, so though the fuel tank is small (9l) u can do about (200+k depends on riding).

Engine is reliable based on F650GS/GSDakar with 3more HP with long interval service 10000K. Brakes are good quality and very effective.

As a Beemer it may be expensive to repair but there are generally alternatives to parts, people provide good info in adv r1der. Servicing on dealer is definitively expensive. Aftermarket is getting better with more options for bits and pieces.

Dealer support in Wgtn and BM NZ didn't help out with the problems I had with the bike so I wouldn't really count on them and don't recommend them.

I has a some things to attend that are serious failures but can be sorted without too much money, look at http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=335086 for details.

My list:
gear lever too strong and can/may/will snap shaft
Rims are very soft
Some people find air shock difficult to get used to

Finally, I'm not very experienced on DS ( started around mid 07) and never ridden either of the options you presented surely they're good buy as well. The kTm is $ more money and if u buy a second hand one even more and then it also has some things to address.

Hope it helps,
Pampa

**NordieBoy** · 22nd January 2009, 07:07

How about a 1994 KLX650 with upside down forks and big tank...
Reserve is $2000

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=197541247

**.chris** · 22nd January 2009, 08:20

pampa, thanks for your opinion.
I felt pretty confident on the BMW when I gave it a ride, just felt like the right bike, the only problem I found was the bike height it felt a little bit too high (and that was with the low seat option), but with the air shock on the X, you can easily set the bike to sag a bit more to keep it manageable.
seat heights:

g650 - 930 mm (low seat: 910 mm)
TE 610 - 930 mm
690 - 910 mm

I notice this guy has his adventure setup 525exc back on trademe
clickey clickey, it looks like a pretty good bike, but the 610 only being $2000 more makes it seem less of a deal.

Maybe in this harsh financial climate I can get all 3 dealers to bring the bikes somewhere and give them all a ride at the same time, both off and on road. Then we can have a reverse auction to see who wants the sale the most

**.chris** · 22nd January 2009, 08:32

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

How about a 1994 KLX650 with upside down forks and big tank...
Reserve is $2000

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=197541247

Hi Nordie, thanks for the option.
Nice bike, I am actually considering buying a 2nd bike to keep down at my parents place in south canterbury so I can do some riding while on holiday, and that would be about the right kind of bike.

**NordieBoy** · 22nd January 2009, 11:28

Originally Posted by c.h.r.i.s

Hi Nordie, thanks for the option.
Nice bike, I am actually considering buying a 2nd bike to keep down at my parents place in south canterbury so I can do some riding while on holiday, and that would be about the right kind of bike.

It does seem to be a very Canterbury suited type of bike.

**.chris** · 22nd January 2009, 14:59

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

It does seem to be a very Canterbury suited type of bike.

Yep, turn up down there with a BMW and you are likely to be escorted off the island.

TE610 UPDATE
After talking to my local dealer (

not that guy, the husky dealer) and it appears they do not have any 610's in NZ. Got the guy at the bike shop to investigate further, but its not looking likely.

DRZ650/DRZ400
After having a look a couple I don't think I can , about 10kg heavier than the other 650's and power not listed anywhere. If I wanted a bike that looks old I would get this one r80 on trademe

So this leaves the BMW and the KTM.
The BMW is cheaper, has longer maintenance periods and has a 3 year warranty

The KTM looks nicer, likely to be cheaper to service/fix.

Guess I need to take the KTM for a ride see if its worth that extra $4000.

**Paladin** · 22nd January 2009, 15:19

Originally Posted by c.h.r.i.s

Yep, turn up down there with a BMW and you are likely to be escorted off the island.

TE610 UPDATE
After talking to my local dealer (

not that guy, the husky dealer) and it appears they do not have any 610's in NZ. Got the guy at the bike shop to investigate further, but its not looking likely.

DRZ650/DRZ400
After having a look a couple I don't think I can , about 10kg heavier than the other 650's and power not listed anywhere. If I wanted a bike that looks old I would get this one r80 on trademe

So this leaves the BMW and the KTM.
The BMW is cheaper, has longer maintenance periods and has a 3 year warranty

The KTM looks nicer, likely to be cheaper to service/fix.

Guess I need to take the KTM for a ride see if its worth that extra $4000.

Not sure where you're looking for weights but the BMW 650X Challenge & the Suzuki 650SE are only 3Kg difference in dry weight, its not 10kg on dry weights for sure:
http://www.bmwmotorrad.co.nz/scripts...p?PageID=26977

http://www.suzuki.co.nz/Motorcycle/Dual+Sport/DR650SE/

and the KTM690Enduro in at 5.5Kg lighter than the Beemer:
http://www.ktm.co.nz/bike.php?bike=110

Hope that helps mate. The Suzuki is certainly down in the lighter range and waaay lighter than the KLR!!!

On the heavier side of things the BMW650Dakar is almost same weight, 2.2kg difference, as a KLR:
http://www.kawasaki.co.nz/kawasaki_c...0E9FA&do=specs