Thread: XT660Z write up in this months BIKE magazine
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Old 03-12-12, 18:52
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Originally Posted by uberthumper View Post
The point I'm slowly getting to is that in any group test involving the Tenere, it will probably come out badly, because I don't think there's anything genuinely comparable on the market as a stock bike. The ~800cc multi-cylinder bikes are much bulkier, much more powerful, and much more road oriented. The likes of the 690 are smaller, lighter, and off-road-racing oriented.
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your bang right there! The Ten is often compared to those bikes but as you said there not comparable!!

i love my Ten, my main gripe is the wheels / hubs. Is it me or do they weigh like there made of lead!