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Wednesday, 25 August 2021

Re: [emrat:12963] Triumph Prototype for a mid weight Tiger

If that ends up being a good sport touring bike, it would be tempting to trade my tiger for one of those and a dirt bike for trails. On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 10:08 AM Jim Kerick <jim.kerick@gmail.com> wrote:660 does make sense. Like the Wee-Strom 600. A buddy from NC ride one to the artic circle and back, two up a lot of the way.The brakes and suspension parts appear to be higher end, like Brembo.I wonder what the price point...

Re: [emrat:12962] Triumph Prototype for a mid weight Tiger

660 does make sense. Like the Wee-Strom 600. A buddy from NC ride one to the artic circle and back, two up a lot of the way.The brakes and suspension parts appear to be higher end, like Brembo.I wonder what the price point will be?sent from telegraphOn Wed, Aug 25, 2021, 07:25 Jim Baker <emeksv@gmail.com> wrote:Ok, that makes sense.Jim Baker770.356.9209Sent via mobile deviceOn Aug 25, 2021, at 7:03 AM, Steve Smith <shmitty74@gmail.com>...

Re: [emrat:12961] Triumph Prototype for a mid weight Tiger

Ok, that makes sense.Jim Baker770.356.9209Sent via mobile deviceOn Aug 25, 2021, at 7:03 AM, Steve Smith <shmitty74@gmail.com> wrote:It's based on the same 660 motor as the new Trident. On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 06:29 Jim Baker <beaker@pobox.com> wrote:I had the same question ... isn't the 750-900 class the mid-weight class? If so, they already have one. On Tue, Aug 24, 2021 at 8:54 PM Jim Kerick <jim.kerick@gmail.com>...

Re: [emrat:12960] Triumph Prototype for a mid weight Tiger

It's based on the same 660 motor as the new Trident. On Wed, Aug 25, 2021 at 06:29 Jim Baker <beaker@pobox.com> wrote:I had the same question ... isn't the 750-900 class the mid-weight class? If so, they already have one. On Tue, Aug 24, 2021 at 8:54 PM Jim Kerick <jim.kerick@gmail.com> wrote:Got an email about...

Re: [emrat:12959] Triumph Prototype for a mid weight Tiger

I had the same question ... isn't the 750-900 class the mid-weight class? If so, they already have one. On Tue, Aug 24, 2021 at 8:54 PM Jim Kerick <jim.kerick@gmail.com> wrote:Got an email about Triumph's prototype today. Okay, I LIKE the design. I know it is to hide some details of body, I think it is neat.Article here:https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/motorcycles/adventure/coming-soon?sc_camp=63645825CA954C66FE1326C38E932814&mkt_tok=NTkxLVdWRy00MzgAAAF_F6L7-IcrpeVeMlgD1aW9RHBGli_FbLT6u6qGB13tu-KzG8Uz9qy_iWDmPVj9J-le6fpARQaGtin5JuqPPEjKWGfFlsxLizIdJPa4z8DI5ANow,...

Tuesday, 24 August 2021

[emrat:12958] Triumph Prototype for a mid weight Tiger

Got an email about Triumph's prototype today. Okay, I LIKE the design. I know it is to hide some details of body, I think it is neat.Article here:https://www.triumphmotorcycles.com/motorcycles/adventure/coming-soon?sc_camp=63645825CA954C66FE1326C38E932814&mkt_tok=NTkxLVdWRy00MzgAAAF_F6L7-IcrpeVeMlgD1aW9RHBGli_FbLT6u6qGB13tu-KzG8Uz9qy_iWDmPVj9J-le6fpARQaGtin5JuqPPEjKWGfFlsxLizIdJPa4z8DI5ANow,...

Re: [emrat:12957] Re: Starter dual sport recommendations?

Martin, my turn now. I've been thru the gamut of average dual sport bikes. In order: Honda XL250, XL600 & XR650L, Suzuki DRZ400E & DR650SE. All are "affordable" models. Although I think you'll be hard pressed to find a satisfactory example at the $3k price point, here and now. Maybe in an older sub 400 cc bike. My current all-around favorite is my DR650. Not too big, best power from the Jap 650 single models, easy...

RE: [emrat:12956] Starter dual sport recommendations?

The 500 EXC does have a map switch, at least the older ones did. The one I owned was pretty tame in the "Soft" mode. But even an older one may be beyond the stated budged. Sent from Mail for Windows From: Curtis GravesSent: Monday, August 23, 2021 9:00 PMTo: rmrat@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: [emrat:12951] Starter dual sport recommendations? The KTM 500 EXC Sean mentioned is the ultimate and might be...

Re: [emrat:12955] Re: Starter dual sport recommendations?

Dan makes some good points in favor of the KLR, to which I would add that the majority of owners tend to be more mature riders. The upshot is that they knew that they were not getting a hot rod when they bought them and so didn't ride the bejezuz out of them. The majority of the ones I've seen for sale have been both well maintained and accessorized with useful travel gadgetry. A well used KLR isn't necessarily a beater. The...

Re: [emrat:12954] Starter dual sport recommendations?

Martin; A DRZ400SM w/motard tires! (kind of hard to find a cheap one, though) EWB On 08/23/2021 9:00 PM Curtis Graves <ikonoklass@gmail.com> wrote: Strongly recommend a 250. You'll be limited to 65-75 on the road, but once you hit the trail, you'll thank yourself. Weight—or lack thereof—is everything. Of course, Kawasaki and Honda now have 300s,...

Re: [emrat:12953] Re: Starter dual sport recommendations?

Well, Martin, I still have my 2009 KLR, which is the year after the big 2008 model upgrade, and I think of it as the Swiss Army knife of motorcycles. I don't think of it as a "heavy pig" at all. Some years ago, one of the motorcycle magazines did a comparison of the KLR and similar dual sports, and the writers picked the KLR for that very reason. It doesn't do anything particularly...

[emrat:12953] Re: Starter dual sport recommendations?

Have had an F650GS for some years and it's good for highway plus dirt road exploring. Handles 75 mph decently and enough suspension travel for some moderately lumpy dirt roads such as Rollins Pass. Too big for enjoying real dirt/single track like Rampart, so if that's what you intend, the 250-400 class much better as you'll be picking it up more often. KTMs are great, but likely budget busters for a starter experience....

Monday, 23 August 2021

Re: [emrat:12951] Starter dual sport recommendations?

Strongly recommend a 250. You'll be limited to 65-75 on the road, but once you hit the trail, you'll thank yourself. Weight—or lack thereof—is everything. Of course, Kawasaki and Honda now have 300s, but it'll be a few years before you can get one for $3K. The DR-Z400 has more power, but it only has five gears, and the general consensus is that it has poor road manners. If you do go that route, look for an "E" model that...

Re: [emrat:12950] Starter dual sport recommendations?

Martin, I'm going through a similar process. I think it depends on what kind of riding you want to do and how far you want to travel to make trails. I've stepped down from an R1200GS to a BMW 800 twin, and I still think it's too heavy; I got into some trouble in Hotel Gulch last weekend, and that's a pretty tame double-track trail. I'm now thinking I want to step down to a DR650; 360 pounds dry, the lightest...

Re: [emrat:12949] Starter dual sport recommendations?

My guess is that if you're going to stay under $3k you're looking at a well-used KLR, but you might find a DR400. I'm pretty happy with the WR250R that I have but they run significantly more than that, at least in my experience. The market for those light dual sports is pretty hot right now. Good luck hunting. On Mon, Aug 23, 2021 at 18:03 Sean Donnelly <sean1881@gmail.com> wrote:I know a guy who recently purchased...

Re: [emrat:12948] Starter dual sport recommendations?

Martin,I have a Husqvarna 701 Enduro that I cannot currently ride after my rotator cuff surgery. It is very good off the road especially for light forest roads etc. and weighs about 350 lbs wet. Let me know if you would like to try it out one day as it needs to be ridden while I am recovering. TKManaging Partner of Raising Two Kids LLCOn Aug 23, 2021, at 5:50 PM, Martin Richard <martinarmy1961@gmail.com>...

Re: [emrat:12947] Starter dual sport recommendations?

I know a guy who recently purchased a Royal Enfield Himalayan, because he found the big ADV bikes to be heavy pigs for cruising around on the dirt trails and he is absolutely in love with it. It is something to consider. I can put you in touch with him if you are interested.Otherwise for a tall bike that is great off-road and adequate on it, you can't go wrong with a KTM 500 EXC-F. Or if you wan't something...

[emrat:12946] Starter dual sport recommendations?

Rats: After 39 years of exclusively riding on the street, I've decided to start looking for a dual sport so I can ride on mild trails and dirt roads. Any recommendations for a beginner? Any of you planning on any trail rides that I could tag along on and maybe take a turn on a bike to see if it's something i'd like before I go out and buy one? About the only requirements for me are (1) has to be street...

Thursday, 19 August 2021

[emrat:12945] Paging Dan Pilcher ...

Hey Dan ... looks like I have an old email address of yours.My folks are in town and we tried renting my dad a Motorcycle. Rented a Goldwing 1200 (he's a Honda guy) from some dude and it broke down on the way to my house. Any chance you have a "spare bike" you both think would be appropriate and also willing to rent/lend to us for the weekend?Other option is I'll try to get him on a BMW from Co Moto Adventures.Jake678-361-5947...

Sunday, 15 August 2021

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