Difference between XT600e and TTR600?
 

The title says it all really - what's the difference between thses two bikes? I'm looking at 2002/3 models of each for a RTW trip.

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TTR is kickstart only, unless you go for a TTR600RE model, the TTR is way more off-road oriented than a XT, lighter, better suspension, less comfortable...

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Sander

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In my opinion the TT600RE is the best solution.
It got the best from both, good suspension from TT and easy to use as XT.

TTRE is a good solution
 

I had an XT in the '90s
and now own a TT600RE.

they are very similar bikes, both have e-start, but the TTRE is more agile in the traffic, more versatile, good for traveling (luggage systems) and better off-road.
it is also a bit taller, lighter, slightly simpler, with more spartan look.

the shock on the TT600RE could be better (especially if compared to the gas ohlins shock of the TTR, kick-start), but not sure in comparison with the XT600e which one is best, if the TTRE or the XTe one.

many people who own the TTRE (me included) upgrade shock and forks to the TTR ones, which are longer, fully adjustable and better off-road.

if I had to do the choice again, now, after one year of TTRE riding for commuting and touring europe, i would definitely go for it again.

Thanks for the replies.
I thought I'd decided on the XT, but it sounds like a TTR600RE might be the way to go. Is there any reason not to go for the TT over the XT? Will accessories like bash plates and hard luggage that are designed for the XT also fit the TT?

I've had both. I found the TTRE felt too flimsy, moves around a lot, (and vibey), compared to an XT. Fine if you're messing about, or off-tarmac, but a pain if you have a pillion or a long tarmac stretch ahead of you. Well, a pain for me.

The pillion hated the TT.