Hi Sfajner
The F650 does indeed have a Rotax engine. That same engine is used in competition quad-bikes with great success. Cagiva apparently also had a share in its development for BMW (don’t know how true that is – internet rumours).
A little known British engine that’s been tinkered with by a struggling Italian manufacturer for a German multinational sounds like a bad idea – and yet it all turned out surprisingly well.
The Dakar is the way to go – it thumps out more ergs than the standard ‘funduro’ and the gear ratio produces a bit more grunt whilst loosing only marginal top-end speed. Take care of your passenger first, followed closely by the chain… it can be a pain… but it’s not in vain... especially in the pouring… - STOP IT!
P.S. Get the bike that your heart is set on – you will be blind to its faults and loudly praise it’s successes and have a great time!
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