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Nopork · 11-26-2008, 02:27 AM

How does the X-Moto handle on gravel in its present form? I have been thinking of getting one of these for commuting and some gravel road travel. I thought if I put on the distanzia tires it might get me by for what I need.

thanks

judas · 11-26-2008, 06:26 AM

cant imagine this bike will be in the 2010 line-up. the dealers around here cant give these things away.

slide · 11-26-2008, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nopork

How does the X-Moto handle on gravel in its present form? I have been thinking of getting one of these for commuting and some gravel road travel. I thought if I put on the distanzia tires it might get me by for what I need.

thanks

Never tried the X-Moto on gravel (had it for a few days as a dealer loaner) but I did use my KTM SMC on dirt. The tires are the great limiter rather than anything to do with the bike (on the KTM but I think that extends to the BMW). So I'd ride dirt roads / forest roads and do OK but it was much skiddier than the same riding using even modestly aggressive dirt tires like my wife's DRZ with Kenda 270's.

OTOH, the bike was so controllable, that the skiddiness wasn't scary. If I got a BMW Moto, I'd fit Pirelli Scorp Synchs to make the bike just as good on pavement but at least a bit surer on gravel roads.

Solace · 11-26-2008, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nopork

How does the X-Moto handle on gravel in its present form? I have been thinking of getting one of these for commuting and some gravel road travel. I thought if I put on the distanzia tires it might get me by for what I need.

thanks

With the stock Pirelli Diablo tires, gravel traction is minimal. Avon Distanzias are a little better. I have a set of Challenge wheels on standby and can fit proper gravel/offroad tires on them.

With the stock pavement tires, the bike rocks in the twisties! It's fun.

conrado · 11-26-2008, 03:05 PM

tarmacter · 12-06-2008, 03:58 PM

Wow...thought I was the only one who actually bought one of these!

I have done some serious offroading and touring on mine. Over 6000 miles in 5 months.

MODS:

Leo Vince X3
UniFilter
Inner airbox cover removed(way better throttle response)
Bunch of Cortech luggage
Autocom
Bmw Luggage rack
Do-it-yourself fender reduction

I've ran the Pirelli Syncs and was unimpressed; low mileage, only 10% better than Diablo's offroad.

I just put a Pirelli MT60RS Corsa on the front and WOW...totally changed the character of the bike. I LOVE IT. I am at least 50-65% faster offroad and the street performance is just as good as the Diablo's, if not better. Can't wait to put one on the rear. (Also, the wet performance of the MT60RS is wild!)

You can spot me and my XMOTO a couple times in this video:

Bike#8 · 12-07-2008, 05:18 PM

I sold my XChallenge a couple months ago to buy a Honda 919 for longer distance duty. I missed the thumper though. Stopped by the local BMW shop for the first time in months and found this. Just under $6000 for a left over ABS model. I couldn't resist :)

slide · 12-07-2008, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bike#8

I sold my XChallenge a couple months ago to buy a Honda 919 for longer distance duty. I missed the thumper though. Stopped by the local BMW shop for the first time in months and found this. Just under $6000 for a left over ABS model. I couldn't resist :)

Congrats on getting the deal of the century.

tarmacter · 12-12-2008, 06:46 PM

UNDER $6K? That is actually enraging.......I got raped!

NorCalDon · 12-13-2008, 11:41 AM

Yep. The economy took a dump and now some dealers can't give away some bikes. I saw the new F800GS and thought I might trade my '08 G650 XC in for it. I bought the 650 this June for nearly 10 g's. The dealer has two new yellow '09 650 XC they can't sell and so offered me only 5 thousand for my bike. I told them I like my bike too much to give it away. I'll just have to wait a while to get the 800, if at all.

mcftw · 12-14-2008, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tarmacter

You can spot me and my XMOTO a couple times in this video:

You make me feel ashamed for needing a 21" front wheel

tarmacter · 01-13-2009, 07:44 PM

Running Pirelli MT60's F/R now...great tire, wears pretty fast but the off-road grip in dry conditions is great. A true 60/40 street/dirt tire.

Solace · 02-09-2009, 04:48 PM

I swapped on some Challenge bodywork to give it a little more of the supermoto look. The red stickers gotta go for something with some blue in them.

Before

During teardown

After

Bert Fox · 02-15-2009, 12:25 PM

I see tons of threads on the XChallenge and the XCountry. Where are the XMotos? Any feedback on them?
Bert

NuggetHead · 02-15-2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bert Fox

I see tons of threads on the XChallenge and the XCountry. Where are the XMotos? Any feedback on them?
Bert

Bert,

Did a search and found this short thread..

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...ight=challenge

11-26-2008, 02:27 AM	#16
Nopork Dickhead Adventurer Joined: Nov 2001 Location: Richfield, MN Oddometer: 347	re: gravel handling as is How does the X-Moto handle on gravel in its present form? I have been thinking of getting one of these for commuting and some gravel road travel. I thought if I put on the distanzia tires it might get me by for what I need. thanks __________________ M. Dargus Richfield, MN.

11-26-2008, 06:26 AM	#17
judas ubern00ber Joined: Apr 2008 Location: saint augustine, fl Oddometer: 123	cant imagine this bike will be in the 2010 line-up. the dealers around here cant give these things away. __________________ 09 FXDBI

11-26-2008, 03:05 PM	#20
conrado Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Berlin (Germany), Florianópolis (Brazil) Oddometer: 261	__________________ '11 BMW R1200GS Adv (Germany) '11 BMW F800GS (Brazil) www.duasmotos.com

12-06-2008, 03:58 PM	#21
tarmacter Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Alaska Oddometer: 485	Wow...thought I was the only one who actually bought one of these! I have done some serious offroading and touring on mine. Over 6000 miles in 5 months. MODS: Leo Vince X3 UniFilter Inner airbox cover removed(way better throttle response) Bunch of Cortech luggage Autocom Bmw Luggage rack Do-it-yourself fender reduction I've ran the Pirelli Syncs and was unimpressed; low mileage, only 10% better than Diablo's offroad. I just put a Pirelli MT60RS Corsa on the front and WOW...totally changed the character of the bike. I LOVE IT. I am at least 50-65% faster offroad and the street performance is just as good as the Diablo's, if not better. Can't wait to put one on the rear. (Also, the wet performance of the MT60RS is wild!) You can spot me and my XMOTO a couple times in this video: tarmacter screwed with this post 12-06-2008 at 04:06 PM

02-15-2009, 12:25 PM	#29
Bert Fox Casual Adventurer Joined: Apr 2002 Location: Elko, NV USA Oddometer: 438	G650 XMoto I see tons of threads on the XChallenge and the XCountry. Where are the XMotos? Any feedback on them? Bert __________________ Elko, NV "Life is an adventure meant to be ridden on two wheels, and savored over a good cup of coffee" 2006 Buell Ulysses "Riding with one leg is waaay better than any alternative! "

12-07-2008, 05:18 PM	#22
Bike#8 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Socal=Mt. Laguna & Palomar Mtn.> Now in Idaho Yea! Oddometer: 156	I sold my XChallenge a couple months ago to buy a Honda 919 for longer distance duty. I missed the thumper though. Stopped by the local BMW shop for the first time in months and found this. Just under $6000 for a left over ABS model. I couldn't resist :)

12-12-2008, 06:46 PM	#24
tarmacter Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Alaska Oddometer: 485	UNDER $6K? That is actually enraging.......I got raped!

12-13-2008, 11:41 AM	#25
NorCalDon Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Oakland Oddometer: 113	Yep. The economy took a dump and now some dealers can't give away some bikes. I saw the new F800GS and thought I might trade my '08 G650 XC in for it. I bought the 650 this June for nearly 10 g's. The dealer has two new yellow '09 650 XC they can't sell and so offered me only 5 thousand for my bike. I told them I like my bike too much to give it away. I'll just have to wait a while to get the 800, if at all.

01-13-2009, 07:44 PM	#27
tarmacter Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Alaska Oddometer: 485	Running Pirelli MT60's F/R now...great tire, wears pretty fast but the off-road grip in dry conditions is great. A true 60/40 street/dirt tire.

02-09-2009, 04:48 PM	#28
Solace ^OP Studly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: CMH, OH Oddometer: 856	I swapped on some Challenge bodywork to give it a little more of the supermoto look. The red stickers gotta go for something with some blue in them. Before During teardown After

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