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New XT660 Owner..Soon!
Hi Guys..after a lapse in biking I decided to get myself another bike and its prob going to be an XT..Friend has just bought a KTM 690 which is fab but out of my price limit of around �3500..!
I will be using the bike for general road use ..unlikely I would go off road methinks.. Im 5' 8" inside leg 30" which means I dont want a tall machine..is the R the best model for all round use? Thanks!! |
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09-06-12, 11:46
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A XTX would prob suite you best... good on the road.. right tyres will do easyer offroad duty... If yer after a low dirt bike mainly for road use... BMW F650 only have a 790mm (31") seat hight..
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09-06-12, 13:17
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I just want a lightweight bike for all round use thats fun to ride..most reviews seem to say the XT660 is just that! |
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09-06-12, 13:47
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Hey Phil, welcome to the forum-i'd heartily recommend the XT660X
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09-06-12, 14:19
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G'day Phil, +1 on the X
Rarely offroad?
Unless you want to ride on the dirt with your 690 straddling mate you would be better off looking at the motard XT660X. Ride em both & see what you reckon. R is great for dual-purpose/light adventure, X would be better for on-road use. IMHO anyway. Cheers, Boneman |
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09-06-12, 14:39
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Welcome - XT's punch well above their weight - wise choice and good luck..
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09-06-12, 15:30
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 Hi Phil and welcome aboard.
I shouldn't get too hung up on the X or R debate, there are pros and cons both ways, just get the best XT you can for your budget.  hunting one down...
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09-06-12, 22:13
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MT-03 is perhaps a prettier alternative if you really are going to stay on the road? - same engine, just more street-bike styling, and that way funky horizontal shock! - in a street-motard kinda way...
Plenty on e-bay at the moment within your price range, and they are less likely to have been hammered or used off-road, which is worth considering? Jx eg. this one is not far from you in Kent: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2007-YAMAH...#ht_500wt_1147 Great price... you could spend a bit more and get one with a few less miles, but why would you when this is in such good condition - it's orange too to really suck it to your KTM riding mate x |
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09-06-12, 22:15
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hi and welcome
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