Bike advice

Migs · 01-14-2013, 05:32 PM

Friends

I have had an F800GS for a couple years and did well, riding far. My problem is I consider it too heavy and bulky. It intimidates me. What other bikes should I look at that weigh less than 400lbs? I don't mind less motor but I would like the bike to be suitable for distances and some offroad. (Dual Sport)

Thanks amigos

Migs

CravenMoorhead · 01-14-2013, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Migs

Friends

I have had an F800GS for a couple years and did well, riding far. My problem is I consider it too heavy and bulky. It intimidates me. What other bikes should I look at that weigh less than 400lbs? I don't mind less motor but I would like the bike to be suitable for distances and some offroad. (Dual Sport)

Thanks amigos

Migs

Under 300 lbs...

http://husqvarna-motorcyclesna.com/p...?pid=58&cid=21

luckychucky · 01-14-2013, 05:59 PM

Kawasaki KLR 650 or Suzuki DR650. I have the DR, it's a good bike, but you need to upgrade several things to make it a super bike. Sorry, I didn't check the weight, probably why you don't have to many replies. Every one else knows these two don't meet your criteria. Sorry.

oldxr · 01-14-2013, 06:00 PM

Your probably going to get alot of different answers but seeing that your in Bolivia I would get a bike I could get parts for.Sometimes new and high tech arent always your best friend on the trail.What brands of bike dealerships are in La Paz?Also something that you can fix yourself.

greer · 01-14-2013, 06:14 PM

The DR650 is under 400lb; about 360-370lb wet, I believe.

Sarah

*AL-VARADERO* · 01-14-2013, 06:39 PM

Anything under 400lbs is gonna be a single cylinder I believe. You`ll have great off road capabilities, but long distance ridng will be limited if not sacrificed.

Migs · 01-15-2013, 02:19 AM

I like that Husquevarna. Getting parts is not a big deal in Bolivia. (I order from the US) Does anyone know how the Husquevarna performs on road, say on a 500km ride on pavement?

MIgs

itsatdm · 01-15-2013, 09:15 AM

I would look at these Husqvarna's http://www.ridermagazine.com/top-sto...and-strada.htm.

Close to 400lb but no cigar. Dyno'd at 48hp at the rear wheel. There are 2 threads in Thumpers on them.

They seem capable of plenty of pavement and easy dirt.

AirborneAndy · 01-15-2013, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by *AL-VARADERO*

Anything under 400lbs is gonna be a single cylinder I believe. You`ll have great off road capabilities, but long distance ridng will be limited if not sacrificed.

I've taken my thumper on 11k, 20k, and 30k mile trips. And plenty of thumpers have gone RTW.

01-14-2013, 05:32 PM	#1
Migs ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: La Paz, Bolivia Oddometer: 165	Bike advice Friends I have had an F800GS for a couple years and did well, riding far. My problem is I consider it too heavy and bulky. It intimidates me. What other bikes should I look at that weigh less than 400lbs? I don't mind less motor but I would like the bike to be suitable for distances and some offroad. (Dual Sport) Thanks amigos Migs __________________ "I consider myself a road man for the lords of karma"~Hunter S Thompson "He who is not afraid will always be safe." -Lao Tzu "Do not be bothered by anything."-S. Suzuki

01-14-2013, 05:59 PM	#3
luckychucky Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: SE Missouri Oddometer: 314	Two Very Popular Choices Kawasaki KLR 650 or Suzuki DR650. I have the DR, it's a good bike, but you need to upgrade several things to make it a super bike. Sorry, I didn't check the weight, probably why you don't have to many replies. Every one else knows these two don't meet your criteria. Sorry.

01-14-2013, 06:14 PM	#5
greer Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2005 Location: Glasgow, Kentucky Oddometer: 3,502	The DR650 is under 400lb; about 360-370lb wet, I believe. Sarah __________________ '08 DR650

01-15-2013, 02:19 AM	#7
Migs ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2010 Location: La Paz, Bolivia Oddometer: 165	I like that Husquevarna. Getting parts is not a big deal in Bolivia. (I order from the US) Does anyone know how the Husquevarna performs on road, say on a 500km ride on pavement? MIgs __________________ "I consider myself a road man for the lords of karma"~Hunter S Thompson "He who is not afraid will always be safe." -Lao Tzu "Do not be bothered by anything."-S. Suzuki

01-15-2013, 09:15 AM	#8
itsatdm NoMoTDM still Gary Joined: Jun 2004 Location: Columbia, Ca. Oddometer: 3,705	I would look at these Husqvarna's http://www.ridermagazine.com/top-sto...and-strada.htm. Close to 400lb but no cigar. Dyno'd at 48hp at the rear wheel. There are 2 threads in Thumpers on them. They seem capable of plenty of pavement and easy dirt. __________________ BMW Motorrad USA customer service: "We make superior motorcycles and continue to improve them."

01-14-2013, 06:00 PM	#4
oldxr Studly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: central komifornia Oddometer: 592	Your probably going to get alot of different answers but seeing that your in Bolivia I would get a bike I could get parts for.Sometimes new and high tech arent always your best friend on the trail.What brands of bike dealerships are in La Paz?Also something that you can fix yourself.

01-14-2013, 06:39 PM	#6
AL-VARADERO Long Dist Adv/Tour Joined: Mar 2012 Location: Brooklyn, New York, USA Oddometer: 33	Anything under 400lbs is gonna be a single cylinder I believe. You`ll have great off road capabilities, but long distance ridng will be limited if not sacrificed.

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