Strangely the excess weight on the road is not a bad thing. It makes it more stable in the wind, this off course is a problem in the dirt were the weight is a major pain. But it is a DUAL purpose, which means compromise to do it all. Therein lies its strength. A one bike do it all. Big bore dirt bikes are only any good in flat wide open country, like farm roads.

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2010 XT660Z Blue, Exan can, UFO high front fender, SW Motech baseplate, heated grips, 12v point, Kevs Fuel & O2 mod, DNA Stage 2 Filter and cover, Givi tall screen, Mefo mfe 99s, Kevs throttle mod, TT high seat and 'compass'