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30-08-10, 08:01 PM | #1 |
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New bike considered - thoughts?
Moving offices in a month, so commute will double, with about 10 miles of motorway.
As much as I have enjoyed the SV for the past year, I am starting to think that something a bit more upright with some more weather protection since I ride year round may be a good idea, and most of my miles are commute miles where practicality counts. My (few and uneducated) thoughts are: DL650 Versys F800GS Prob looking for pre-reg or year old job. Anyone have any experience of running these year round, how do they hold up? Any other suggestions to consider? The GS is defo more, but after 3 years (prob how long I will keep) and 30,000+ miles would I get the difference back on trade in? Seen a few pre-reg '10 plate versys for around £4,999, that a good price? And finally, better to buy before xmas or after price wise? Loads of questions, look forward to all your thoughts. |
30-08-10, 08:12 PM | #2 |
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Re: New bike considered - thoughts?
DL is a nice bike, but heavy compared to the SV (or so it seemed).
How about a Ktm or Aprilia Dorsoduro?? Or a Gladius???? |
30-08-10, 08:13 PM | #3 |
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I have the big v-strom. If you're tall you're gonna love the riding position. It's made of pure cheese though. So if you use one all year round keep it bloody clean and acf50'd or whatever. The baby one (the Wee strom) is very economical and 250 miles per tank is not unheard of (I get 180 Max). It's the same size physically and has the SV motor in it, albeit detuned slightly. I would commute on mine daily if it was far enough but 4 miles each way really just calls for a nice warm cage as it takes longer to get ready to ride the bike!
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30-08-10, 10:19 PM | #4 |
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If buying new, do it this year before VAT goes up.
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30-08-10, 10:46 PM | #5 |
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Of the three you list the Versys is the best one.
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30-08-10, 10:50 PM | #6 |
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is the versys a vee or a parallel twin
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30-08-10, 11:44 PM | #7 |
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Parallel twin, same motor as in the ER6 but tweaked for more torque but less top end.
Top speed: 128mph 1/4-mile acceleration: 13.6 secs Power: 60bhp Torque: 43ftlb Weight: 181kg Seat height: 840mm Fuel capacity: 19 litres Average fuel consumption: 48mpg Tank range: 152 miles Insurance group: 9 Last edited by Jordy; 30-08-10 at 11:45 PM. |
30-08-10, 11:51 PM | #8 |
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Very similar spec then. Wee is gonna sound better with a can though
Also has a 22 litre fuel tank. Both very ugly. |
31-08-10, 12:56 AM | #9 |
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if you are looking at the 800GS bmw, then the f650gs makes more sense for the road, the post 2009 is the same engine as the 800GS, but the prior one a single 650cc is a competent commuter; as is the Aprilia pegaso, or if you want a V twin what about the Trans Alp, currently in 700cc form, but the previous 650cc is a proven reliable engine.
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31-08-10, 08:29 AM | #10 |
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If you can push to new theres a new v-strom 650 called the Xpedition model. Comes with aluminium luggage, crash bars and bash-plate amongst other stuff.
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