Kranswurm Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 I want to get back into motorcycling via the adventure route, but I'm in abit of a quandary. Do I go balls to the walls and buy a BMW or KTM adventure bike or do I start with something like a KLR 650 just to get my skill levels up again. I am at the same stage and have my eyes on an adventure bike.I have been warned by by a number of riders that the KTM is hell on wheels and requires serious balls.It is the best bike out there though.I will prob settle on the BM ChUkKy 1
Starvin' Marvin Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 (edited) I'm no motorbike fundi, but this dilemma is common when purchasing anything really. For me, the question is what you ultimately want, and if you do buy something cheaper/stepping stone, how much are you gonna get back for it when you ultimately want to upgrade (if you ever do). So say a KLR 650 is R40000 (quick gumtree check) and the 990 Adventure is R100000, are you going to be happy throwing away some cash into your stepping stone?No one really wants to chuck cash away, but the cost of binning a KTM 990 adventure will cost a hell of a lot more than binning a KLR, even with insurance. and starting out I'm pretty damn sure I drop it quite a few times. Edited January 4, 2015 by Starvin' Marvin TopFuel 1
Starvin' Marvin Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 I am at the same stage and have my eyes on an adventure bike.I have been warned by by a number of riders that the KTM is hell on wheels and requires serious balls.It is the best bike out there though.I will prob settle on the BM Yup the 990 demands a skilled rider. Looked at the F800GS, stunning bike, but I don't know if I could bring myself to buy one and hurt it while I'm getting my riding skills up again.
TopFuel Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 No one really wants to chuck cash away, but the cost of binning a KTM 990 adventure will cost a hell of a lot more than binning a KLR, even with insurance. and starting out I'm pretty damn sure I drop it quite a few times. I get you. Just a thought. Have fun either way Starvin' Marvin 1
Lexx Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 ImageUploadedByTapatalk1420358910.298300.jpg Duke 390 for commuting and wife to learn om arrived last weekI love the 390 Duke. Thats my next Bike in a Couple of Months. How does she drive?
the nerd Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 get the KLR... its bullet proof and will do anything the others can do in less comfort... ha ha
Joeboy69 Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 Sad to say I've only used her to Mica twice so have about 30km on:-( Day after I collected her I did a Saddle Sore 2000km so haven't been on a bike seat much after that!! Starting work on the 12th though. Incredibly light and gets to 100km/h fast enough to clear traffic, has ABS and brakes by Brembo so am happy with the safety issues. Lexx 1
Lexx Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 get the KLR... its bullet proof and will do anything the others can do in less comfort... ha haKLR is awesome, but could definitely do with some cosmetic updates and new instrument Panel. But i heard Kawazaki ZA are not allowed/not going to import more KLR Motorbikes? Dont know how true that is.
Starvin' Marvin Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 KLR is awesome, but could definitely do with some cosmetic updates and new instrument Panel. But i heard Kawazaki ZA are not allowed/not going to import more KLR Motorbikes? Dont know how true that is.I believe the KLR650 carb motor indeed all carb motors are going to be phased out. Something to do with emissions etc.
Lexx Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 And some of my Friends that have a KLR650 says you cant get anything better. Its a real "Kannie-Dood" Bike.Rides like a beast and really Comfortable. Starvin' Marvin 1
the nerd Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 Ya kind of bike you can fix on the roadside with a draad and a leatherman Starvin' Marvin and Lexx 2
RocknRolla Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 But it soooooo fuuuuuuugggggllllyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!! Grebel and Lexx 2
Lexx Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 But it soooooo fuuuuuuugggggllllyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!I couldnt agree with you more. The only reason i wont buy it,is because of its 1975 "dashboard"I hate that speedo and Ref Counter. Surely they could have made all electronic or just nicer,it actually looks very cheap?
the nerd Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 I couldnt agree with you more. The only reason i wont buy it,is because of its 1975 "dashboard"I hate that speedo and Ref Counter. Surely they could have made all electronic or just nicer,it actually looks very cheap? it is very cheap... Lexx 1
the nerd Posted January 4, 2015 Posted January 4, 2015 (edited) With the money you save on fuel and not buying the KTM/BMW do this... http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k622/skibumbrian/KLR-Xmods003.jpg Edited January 4, 2015 by the nerd Spokey 1
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