Originally Posted by tuscan

The 10kg personal weight loss I know about - thanks very much!!! I couldn't agree more.

I hate bikes being over built - hell the XR650 is just as robust and is 122kg dry (cf Tenere at 186kg ish). Looking at the exhaust, wheels, tail light etc. there is unnecessary weight all over the place. The lighter the bike the easier it is to ride further without gettingtired and the more likely the rider will be able to save a moment from becoming a full spill.