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Originally Posted by *Touring Ted*
So, is it sadly just another "Look-a-like" overland bike ??
I hate it when I get all excited about new "overland" bikes and they end up being just average road bikes.
Whats the tank range ????
Why wouldnt you take it offroad ??
Ted
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Triumph have a super smooth engine which is not always good for keeping traction in slippery conditions- it is strangely enough too powerful for off road and it is still heavy. Like a klutz I have already had it on its side once and it was as hard to pick up as a BMW 1150GS
The torque curve is almost linear which means stick it in a gear and it just pulls.
If I was to take it off road I would change the sprockets to allow it to crawl along at very low speeds on idle even if this knocked 20mph off the top speed.
Obviously more trail orientated tyres would make a huge difference.
Tank range is questionable as the fuel warning light comes on when it has a fair amount of fuel left to be used. Whilst running in got 42mpg (triumph display figures). Similar speeds on a GS achieved higher figures by significant margin. Have only done 1400 miles so fuel consumption may well change.
It is comfortable. I do miss the 3 button indicator of the BMW (strange I know)
It is as capable as a BMW GS in all respects. Just has different foibles. So probably my initial observations are just subjective at this time - the fundamental thing is that I like it and I do not have the worries that BMWs left me with as regards reliability (at present)
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