Think Im in love!!
#1
07-18-2007, 05:55 PM
Think Im in love!!
Man..............I love the KLX, but its really doggy for a road commute (what do I expect, after all, its a 250!!), I keep droolin overthe new BMW G650 Xchallenge, cushy air suspended rear, Marzocchi USD forks, and a long lasting 650 Rotax, that "supposed" to put about 50hp out without very frequent maint.............I want to add it to the parking lot!!!
#3
07-18-2007, 06:39 PM
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RE: Think Im in love!!
For the commuting I do, I'd like the Xcountry better. The $8,200.00 price tag is a little hard to swallow though. I wonder how much that boat anchor of a muffler weighs...
#4
07-18-2007, 09:10 PM
RE: Think Im in love!!
Should be a pretty decent machine, Aprilia is actually building these for BMW if I'm not mistaken and from my past experience with Aprilia mounts that’s a good thing indeed.
Rotax positively produces some of the very best small internal combustion engines on the planet and many of the components selected for these bikes are top shelf merchandise.
With that said; this bike is targeted at a completely different audience then what Kawasaki took aim at with the KLX250S and even though it shares the “Dual-Sport” moniker it’s like comparing a Miata to a Corvette (not that anyone is).
I personally couldn’t overcome the yuppie, dip**** BMW stigma long enough to ever even remotely consider such a machine.
Rotax positively produces some of the very best small internal combustion engines on the planet and many of the components selected for these bikes are top shelf merchandise.
With that said; this bike is targeted at a completely different audience then what Kawasaki took aim at with the KLX250S and even though it shares the “Dual-Sport” moniker it’s like comparing a Miata to a Corvette (not that anyone is).
I personally couldn’t overcome the yuppie, dip**** BMW stigma long enough to ever even remotely consider such a machine.
#5
07-18-2007, 11:53 PM
RE: Think Im in love!!
ORIGINAL: ZX1100F1
Should be a pretty decent machine, Aprilia is actually building these for BMW if I'm not mistaken and from my past experience with Aprilia mounts that’s a good thing indeed.
Rotax positively produces some of the very best small internal combustion engines on the planet and many of the components selected for these bikes are top shelf merchandise.
With that said; this bike is targeted at a completely different audience then what Kawasaki took aim at with the KLX250S and even though it shares the “Dual-Sport” moniker it’s like comparing a Miata to a Corvette (not that anyone is).
I personally couldn’t overcome the yuppie, dip**** BMW stigma long enough to ever even remotely consider such a machine.
Should be a pretty decent machine, Aprilia is actually building these for BMW if I'm not mistaken and from my past experience with Aprilia mounts that’s a good thing indeed.
Rotax positively produces some of the very best small internal combustion engines on the planet and many of the components selected for these bikes are top shelf merchandise.
With that said; this bike is targeted at a completely different audience then what Kawasaki took aim at with the KLX250S and even though it shares the “Dual-Sport” moniker it’s like comparing a Miata to a Corvette (not that anyone is).
I personally couldn’t overcome the yuppie, dip**** BMW stigma long enough to ever even remotely consider such a machine.
#6
07-19-2007, 12:04 AM
RE: Think Im in love!!
ORIGINAL: mustang
For the commuting I do, I'd like the Xcountry better. The $8,200.00 price tag is a little hard to swallow though. I wonder how much that boat anchor of a muffler weighs...
For the commuting I do, I'd like the Xcountry better. The $8,200.00 price tag is a little hard to swallow though. I wonder how much that boat anchor of a muffler weighs...
#7
07-19-2007, 12:32 AM
RE: Think Im in love!!
ORIGINAL: gerrynolan
What's up wit the giant license tag?
ORIGINAL: mustang
For the commuting I do, I'd like the Xcountry better. The $8,200.00 price tag is a little hard to swallow though. I wonder how much that boat anchor of a muffler weighs...
For the commuting I do, I'd like the Xcountry better. The $8,200.00 price tag is a little hard to swallow though. I wonder how much that boat anchor of a muffler weighs...
#8
07-19-2007, 12:38 AM
RE: Think Im in love!!
I like the BMW's I was thinking of going for a test ride.I think it would make a great commuter bike! The X-Motowould benice to for a little mountain riding.
#9
07-19-2007, 12:54 AM
RE: Think Im in love!!
If you're commuting involves the Interstate then it would be a good, fun ride for sure (just be sure to cover up those BMW emblems).
When I ride the highways I prefer to be on a large bore sport bike and when I hit the dirt or the back roads I enjoy throwing around the little KLX.
When I ride the highways I prefer to be on a large bore sport bike and when I hit the dirt or the back roads I enjoy throwing around the little KLX.
#10
07-19-2007, 01:07 AM
RE: Think Im in love!!
It really depends on if you commute involves bumper to bumper traffic. I hate being stuck in traffic on a sport bike! It is much better if you are in a more up-right seating position. A lower seat height would be nice on the BMW. All in all if you only had one bike this would be a good one. Great seating position, off road capability, 80+ cruising, low maintenance... Whats not to like?