miseenscene
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Good day,
I have my eye on a 2007 G650x Challenge as cycle for my TAT ambitions. I own a 06 F650gs Dakar but I am not sure I want to take this since it is in great shape and not currently outfitted for serious off-road excursions. The Challenge for sale as TAT ready is 50 pounds or so lighter than my stock Dakar with BMW system cases.
The 2007 Challenge in question is a two-owner cycle with 23,000 miles. Both the front and rear stock suspension deficiencies have been addressed:
1)Rear replaced with Yagucar Rear Shock FRS
2)MZ Shiver Front Fork Conversion done when parts were still available for this upgrade.
Wisely, the owner procured a spare cush rubber set since this is an orphan model and parts are scarce.
It has been very well equipped for longer off-road expeditions with a custom rack, Mosko bags, etc. and the owner is mature and conscientious. Since the G650 engine is essentially the same as the f650 Rotax I am familiar and comfortable with this platform. The rest of the Challenge is another matter however. I have rarely seen any X series, never ridden one, or even spoken with a owner.
As we all know, the used market is distorted to the high side just now but compared to other options in the $5,000 range I am considering -- KTM LC4 640 Enduro, Honda XR650L -- the G650x Challenge does not appear unreasonable since it is genuinely TAT ready today.
May I ask for advice from MOA riders who own or know this model? Any major concerns other than suspension and crucial parts availability?
Thank you all.
Be well, ride safely.
I have my eye on a 2007 G650x Challenge as cycle for my TAT ambitions. I own a 06 F650gs Dakar but I am not sure I want to take this since it is in great shape and not currently outfitted for serious off-road excursions. The Challenge for sale as TAT ready is 50 pounds or so lighter than my stock Dakar with BMW system cases.
The 2007 Challenge in question is a two-owner cycle with 23,000 miles. Both the front and rear stock suspension deficiencies have been addressed:
1)Rear replaced with Yagucar Rear Shock FRS
2)MZ Shiver Front Fork Conversion done when parts were still available for this upgrade.
Wisely, the owner procured a spare cush rubber set since this is an orphan model and parts are scarce.
It has been very well equipped for longer off-road expeditions with a custom rack, Mosko bags, etc. and the owner is mature and conscientious. Since the G650 engine is essentially the same as the f650 Rotax I am familiar and comfortable with this platform. The rest of the Challenge is another matter however. I have rarely seen any X series, never ridden one, or even spoken with a owner.
As we all know, the used market is distorted to the high side just now but compared to other options in the $5,000 range I am considering -- KTM LC4 640 Enduro, Honda XR650L -- the G650x Challenge does not appear unreasonable since it is genuinely TAT ready today.
May I ask for advice from MOA riders who own or know this model? Any major concerns other than suspension and crucial parts availability?
Thank you all.
Be well, ride safely.
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