05-20-2016, 05:05 AM
Impressions now? Still like it? Hows it do on tight 2 lane roads and in the serious hills?
Looking for a bike strictly for the mountains - serious hills, usually paved roads that are narrow and very winding.
Considering mostly single cylinder bikes for the low end grunt - BMW G650 (excellent deal on a 2014), KLR 650, DR650.
BMW scares me on maintenance costs (owned 2 and found dealer service necessary) plus will they continue with a single cylinder?
KLR logical choice - swiss army knife of bikes with millions (?) sold, parts and accessories out the wazoo.
Suzuki DR650 intrigues me, lighter and more narrow than KLR, excellent reputation
Honda - excellent history with the company plus faith in their engineering. Single cylinder 650 Honda doesn't do anything for me.
I won't be riding interstate or long travels. Will explore the back roads that sometimes aren't fully paved. NO serious or even semi-serious off roading. No two up.
Looking for a bike strictly for the mountains - serious hills, usually paved roads that are narrow and very winding.
Considering mostly single cylinder bikes for the low end grunt - BMW G650 (excellent deal on a 2014), KLR 650, DR650.
BMW scares me on maintenance costs (owned 2 and found dealer service necessary) plus will they continue with a single cylinder?
KLR logical choice - swiss army knife of bikes with millions (?) sold, parts and accessories out the wazoo.
Suzuki DR650 intrigues me, lighter and more narrow than KLR, excellent reputation
Honda - excellent history with the company plus faith in their engineering. Single cylinder 650 Honda doesn't do anything for me.
I won't be riding interstate or long travels. Will explore the back roads that sometimes aren't fully paved. NO serious or even semi-serious off roading. No two up.