Originally Posted by supatrig (Post 234316)

I find the X a really comfortable bike to ride all day. the only thing I would add is a small screen (I have the Puig) it makes a difference.

Originally Posted by Cozi70 (Post 234322)

Hello John.
I have no experience of the KTM brand but even following Lyndon poskit on YouTube traveling the world on the 690 you can see issues he has with rocker arms, and I guess the 950/990 bike would be powerful and fun.

Like you said I really liked my xtx, comfortable seat and fun to ride, but I preferred the xtz style for weather protection and increased tank range.
Your more than welcome to call down and see my bike,or meet up in Belfast sometime.

Colin J

Originally Posted by Twix (Post 234341)

I just can't make the decision whether to go for X or Z.

Originally Posted by englishbandit (Post 234331)

Hi
I have the xt660r at the moment and had the xt660x 18 months ago the X is much more comfortable than the R I found. I did 1200 miles in 3 days on the xt660X about 7 hours each day had know problems at all. No motorways mind you. I took the xt on the motorway for about 15 miles, that was hard work. I also have just sold my tiger 800 now that is a much better bike for doing long distances and also is a lot of fun. You can really rag them. But both are good bikes. One thing I will say, you could not pay me to ride the xt for two weeks over seas for me it�s just not man enough, it�s fun for 100 to 200 miles days out did that Sunday on the xt But that�s enough. It�s just to much like hard work. Now the tiger 800, I would do 500 miles all day long every day just a pleasure to ride. Took my fz1 out today for around 300 fast miles. Nice bikes the xt660 lots of fun but would not have it as my only bike. Having to fill up every 100 miles the tiger 800 I could do 240 miles on a tank I think. The xt is still a great bike mind you that�s why I have one, well I have two of them one with all the mods and one standard.

Originally Posted by Cozi70 (Post 234333)

Here's another John
https://adventurebikerider.com/forum...ic.php?t=46103

Have you changed your mobile number recently?

Originally Posted by Twix (Post 234341)

I just can't make the decision whether to go for X or Z. It would be great to meet up some time, first I just need to get my MOT through, it just expired on my Suzuki.

Originally Posted by Chalk Two (Post 234342)

Z,Z,Z,Z,Z,,,Z........did I mention Z? Yep, slightly more expensive but not KTM money, (although I loved my 950 - mistake in selling). Plus the Z has a 23 litre tank and is world tour capable / comfy, as proved by so many.

Originally Posted by Twix (Post 234341)

Gotta check that channel out!

Originally Posted by Twix (Post 234346)

Oh that one looks really interesting! Gotta create a profile so I can get in touch with him and find out where it is. Well yeah my UK phone is currently offline, forgot it during a trip and haven't bothered to get a new SIM yet. I'll let you know once I'm reachable again.

Originally Posted by Chalk Two (Post 234342)

Z,Z,Z,Z,Z,,,Z........did I mention Z? Yep, slightly more expensive but not KTM money, (although I loved my 950 - mistake in selling). Plus the Z has a 23 litre tank and is world tour capable / comfy, as proved by so many.

Originally Posted by Twix (Post 234364)

Yes you are making a strong point. I've also discussed this with my co-worker today and I've decided that it's going to be a Tenere.