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I agree with this principle, but it would be good to hear a bit about what your wife thinks about the XT660R, if only because the seat height is not much lower than the XT660Z in standard form. I would think it is higher than the previous Transalp that she rode, and the fuel tank of the XT is not particularly long range, again in standard form.
Maybe this thread can run a bit longer when you have done with farkling??
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The best colour.....,with the comfiest seat.....
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I agree with this principle, but it would be good to hear a bit about what your wife thinks about the XT660R, if only because the seat height is not much lower than the XT660Z in standard form. I would think it is higher than the previous Transalp that she rode, and the fuel tank of the XT is not particularly long range, again in standard form.
Maybe this thread can run a bit longer when you have done with farkling?? 
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I will keep posting updates. Anne finds the bike a LOT easier to manage when manoeuvring or doing tight turns. The weight is carried lower than the Transalp and with a slightly lower seat and a narrower stance she is quite clearly more confident on it. Tank range looks to be in the 190-200 mile range. The light comes on at 2/3rd of the tank. So far (twice) it's come on on both bikes at about 130miles.
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. It is also the thirstiest  .
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I am ashamed to say we ended up with the same colour -red. Sad,I know. Our clothes don't match though and we rarely agree with each other. Seat .... My airhawk is my airhawk and she ain't borrowing it.  .
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