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Originally Posted by Magnon
Wonder how long it'll be before you start slagging the XC then!
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Not long after he's interviewed for "How to suffer a tib/fib fracture on a motorbike" - a) paddle while riding. Mind you, I hope that doesn't happen. Paddle in a boat or if you're a duck.
We "must" inform the Dakar organizers that eliminating the big Katoom from the race (following Meoni's death) that they chose the wrong bike. It should have been the "Scram", built in homage to . . . those magnificent old Brit bikes that were long on character and exhaust note and not alot else. Granted, the "Scram" is alot heavier with similarly poor suspension. Those photographs are nice but . . . I know plenty of people who ride Gold Wings and GT1200-1600s on such "terrain".
MCN (Motorcycle Consumer News) a US-based publication that does not accept any advertising recently reviewed the TR650. MCN is a bit like the UK-based 'Bike' (my favorite motorcycle mag, with MCN 2nd) in that it just states opinions and findings rather plainly. US motorcycle mags are notoriously positive and often seem like nothing more than sales vehicles for the manufacturers.
MCN's take:
Pros: - Good Value
- Good power from modified GS650 engine
- Good suspension balance street/dirt
Cons: - Heavy - 405lbs wet - compromises dirt work considerably
- 5-speed transmission
- Raised pillion seat interferes with rider movement
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