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And which manufacturer makes one of these? My sport bike weighs 418 lb fueled and there is no way a touring bike is going to get close to that number.
I thought you bought the Xchallenge for the ultra comfy seat Ian?
OM
I'm liking the Tiger 800, at least on paper. 439 lb dry (claimed); the 850 GS is comparable in power but much taller, the 750 GS is comparable dimensionally but way down in power; both the 750 and 850 are heavier..
I'm liking the Tiger 800, at least on paper. 439 lb dry (claimed); the 850 GS is comparable in power but much taller, the 750 GS is comparable dimensionally but way down in power; both the 750 and 850 are heavier.
The one review I read of the KTM 790 suggests it responds best to being ridden hard - I'm probably too relaxed to get full benefit from what it can do..[/QUOT E]
Have you ridden a F750GS? Unless you're riding two up all the time I wouldn't say it is under powered. 30 years ago I went everywhere on a K75S (75 HP, 50 foot pounds)...it weighted more, had less HP, no cruise control, ESA or many other current equipment. Same for the R100RS (60 HP) in '93. Think there's a slight difference between 750/850 when it comes to getting down a smooth surface road...real power wise. I find the 750 power to be more than adequate...unless I'm "forced" to race a 1400cc something, unless it's a HD. Of course I don't race anyone however, do go to post office, gas station (not often at 57 MPG) or cross town. Few times a year will do a 700 mile round trip to "back home". If my body and desire was younger I believe another 5,000 mile trip out West would be doable.
'97 R1100RT 1/4 mile 12.7
'03 K1200GT 11.7
'05 R1200RT 12.0
'09 F800GS 12.0
'13 F700GS 12.6
'14 R1200RT 11.2
'17 R 9 T Racer 12.4
'19 G310R 15.1
'19 F750GS 12.5 (77 HP, 61 torque)
I'll be 79 in a month or so and I'm 5'6" and shrinking. can't pickup my RT so I bought a bike jack and carry it as I ride by myself a lot. The picture is when I was testing it to see if it would work for me.
Have you had a chance to perform your test? If it receives your recommendation I think I'll order one.I'll be 79 in a month or so and I'm 5'6" and shrinking. can't pickup my RT so I bought a bike jack and carry it as I ride by myself a lot. The picture is when I was testing it to see if it would work for me.
The pictures are of me testing it. I'm happy with it and feel better knowing I have it in my trunk.
And riding at 79 gives me hope
OM
I've just come to realize that I do not want a 500lbs motorcycle. There are plenty bikes out there that have all the creature comforts (and have plenty of power) and are under 500lbs......
Have you had a chance to perform your test? If it receives your recommendation I think I'll order one.