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Originally Posted by JamieD (Post 505181)

Thanks for all the replies. The other "Duel Sport" I was looking at was the KTM - so that is funny : ) I'm looking at the 2014 690 Endure R as well. I know it is almost twice the money and that is probably the dilemma I am in between choosing between the two. I like the Kawasaki, but until I upgrade tanks, engine, exhaust and so on. Plus I will have to buy luggage and probably a seat. I will have a fair amount invested.

The KTM has a new designed comfy seat "we'll see", plenty of power and I a have the small Touratech panniers (32l and 38l) and all the camping equipment and accessories that I use in them already. Just buy the rack and bounce them to the KTM for a trip.

I have a 2013 1200GS right now and although I love the bike and it is fine for fire roads and such. It is too big and heavy for the tougher trails to be picking up all the time and the chances of getting hurt just really start to go up.

Thanks,
Jamie

If you have the disposable income to swing a KTM690R, I'd do it. It's not too heavy, it has highway power out the wazoo, and has great torque. While it may not be "the" perfect motorcycle, it may come closer than any other motorcycle out there to being the "one" do-it-all bike. I love my KLX. With a fair amount of modding it has transformed into a very competent dual sport for some decently gnarly off road use while maintaining a truly reliable, bulletproof bike that can be ridden on the street with no issue...other than a lack of pleasureable highway speed. Still, with a lottery ticket win, my first purchase might well be a 690R. I got to ride one around down a short section of not-too-hard trail in Colorado awhile back that belonged to a fellow camper south of Telluride. Impressive. It felt like a dirt bike on the dirt and a sportbike on the pavement.

We'll I made a bike purchase this weekend and decided to go with the Kawasaki 250. Tried to buy a leftover 2012 but ended up getting a new 2014 for about $250 More. $4654 plus tax. Got to put about 20 miles on her yesterday and what a blast. I have to say I really like the bike and looking forward to getting it off road.

Thanks for all the help and advice.

JamieD Attachment 9766

$250 more for a 14... a no brainer for sure!

A pipe and a jet kit will take 2-3 hours of your time but that alone will improve your bike more than you would think possible. As much as a 15-17% gain in the best case situation.

I was thrilled with my 2012 when I bought it and I love it more everytime I ride it. Congratulations and good luck!

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Originally Posted by wedge (Post 505177)

Hehehe.... I think KTM spells it "duel" :p

Nope, they use 'Dual' on their website as well:
KTM Choose your KTM

"DUALSPORT (EXC & EXC-F)"

I did a search on the KTM website for duel sport - 0 hits. Search Dual Sport, and I get the above page and another one.

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Originally Posted by ridewnc (Post 505174)

…then start saving for a real dual sport -
http://www.ktm.com/us/enduro/350excf...l#.utnf2v02w70 :d

cheers, wnc

why did i click that link?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo lol

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Originally Posted by deej (Post 506808)

why did i click that link?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo lol

i Just picked up an 2012 250 xcf-w that has 249 mile on it and has the street legal kit and licensed for 5k looked up the specs it has 38.25 hp

So now my klx is going to get a new pair of shoes preferably 17" ones

Much controversy about new engine break in, get oil and filters. Congrats on the new ride.

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