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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 1:00 pm
Post subject: Dual purpose bike?
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| Does anyone know of a bike that is capable of highway use over long distances and also capable of off road use? I am exploring the western U.S. I need a bike that will be large enough to haul backpacking gear, clothes etc. and be able to go cross country when the need arises. Good gas mileage is very important. I have owned many dirt bikes and currently ride a Harley. Thanks for any info.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:44 pm
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"doctordave" <none.TakeThisOut@000.com> wrote in message
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> Does anyone know of a bike that is capable of highway use over long
> distances and also capable of off road use? I am exploring the western
> U.S. I need a bike that will be large enough to haul backpacking gear,
> clothes etc. and be able to go cross country when the need arises.
> Good gas mileage is very important. I have owned many dirt bikes and
> currently ride a Harley. Thanks for any info.
The classic answer here would have to be the KLR-650...
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:29 pm
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"doctordave" <none DeleteThis @000.com> wrote in message
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> Does anyone know of a bike that is capable of highway use over long
> distances and also capable of off road use? I am exploring the western
> U.S. I need a bike that will be large enough to haul backpacking gear,
> clothes etc. and be able to go cross country when the need arises.
> Good gas mileage is very important. I have owned many dirt bikes and
> currently ride a Harley. Thanks for any info.
If one is to believe the manufacturer's information, Suzuki has some models
on their website listed as "dual sport". That might be a good starting
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:48 pm
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 2:53 pm
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"Steve T" <rm2 DeleteThis @no48panspam.com> wrote in message
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> doctordave <none DeleteThis @000.com> wrote:
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> :Does anyone know of a bike that is capable of highway use over long
> :distances and also capable of off road use? I am exploring the western
> :U.S. I need a bike that will be large enough to haul backpacking gear,
> :clothes etc. and be able to go cross country when the need arises.
> :Good gas mileage is very important. I have owned many dirt bikes and
> :currently ride a Harley. Thanks for any info.
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> V-Strom 650. KLR650.
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> The V-Strom will be very good for touring and OK on the dirt. The
> KLR will be barely OK for highway and excellent on the dirt.
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> BMW makes some adventure touring models for lots of money.
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> Small town person clinging to guns out of bitterness
OT: I assume your footer is a reference to Obama's comments ???? >> Stay informed about: Dual purpose bike? |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 4:15 pm
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On Jul 7, 11:22 am, doctordave <n....RemoveThis@000.com> wrote:
> Does anyone know of a bike that is capable of highway use over long
> distances and also capable of off road use? I am exploring the western
> U.S. I need a bike that will be large enough to haul backpacking gear,
> clothes etc. and be able to go cross country when the need arises.
> Good gas mileage is very important. I have owned many dirt bikes and
> currently ride a Harley. Thanks for any info.
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> Posted at author's request, using moderatedhttp://www.MotorcycleForumz.cominterface
> Thread archive:http://www.MotorcycleForumz.com/Dual-purpose-bike-ftopict165360.html
The simplest and cheapest answer would be the Suzuki DL1000 or DL650,
"Vstrom & Wee-Strom" respectively. There are many,, many more but you
might want to start here.
Bob Nixon.. >> Stay informed about: Dual purpose bike? |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 4:21 pm
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"Bob Myers" <nospamplease DeleteThis @address.invalid> wrote in message
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> "doctordave" <none DeleteThis @000.com> wrote in message
> news:7807215_cb9f773bb6b6291b3ce16f83c2871848@motorcycleforumz.com...
>> Does anyone know of a bike that is capable of highway use over long
>> distances and also capable of off road use? I am exploring the western
>> U.S. I need a bike that will be large enough to haul backpacking gear,
>> clothes etc. and be able to go cross country when the need arises.
>> Good gas mileage is very important. I have owned many dirt bikes and
>> currently ride a Harley. Thanks for any info.
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> The classic answer here would have to be the KLR-650...
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> Bob M.
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That's the one that I would choose.
Ed Cregger >> Stay informed about: Dual purpose bike? |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 4:48 pm
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"doctordave" <none RemoveThis @000.com> wrote in message
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> Does anyone know of a bike that is capable of highway use over long
> distances and also capable of off road use? I am exploring the
> western
> U.S.
Here in Colorado KLR's work pretty good. >> Stay informed about: Dual purpose bike? |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:07 pm
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"doctordave" <none.TakeThisOut@000.com> wrote ...
> Does anyone know of a bike that is capable of highway use over long
> distances and also capable of off road use? I am exploring the western
> U.S. I need a bike that will be large enough to haul backpacking gear,
> clothes etc. and be able to go cross country when the need arises.
> Good gas mileage is very important. I have owned many dirt bikes and
> currently ride a Harley. Thanks for any info.
>
If you are 7 feet tall ....
Go to http://www.mortonsbmw.com/
Click on New Bikes then R1200GS. >> Stay informed about: Dual purpose bike? |
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 7:38 pm
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On Jul 7, 11:22�am, doctordave <n....RemoveThis@000.com> wrote:
> I have owned many dirt bikes and
> currently ride a Harley. Thanks for any info.
Hey Doc, if you can afford a late model Harley, you can probably
afford a BMW, or a KTM for your Wednesday adventures. >> Stay informed about: Dual purpose bike? |
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2008 10:19 pm
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 1:42 am
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In article <g4ttsl$up1$1@registered.motzarella.org>,
ecregger DeleteThis @bellsouff.net says...
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> "Bob Myers" <nospamplease DeleteThis @address.invalid> wrote in message
> news:g4to66$n9$1@usenet01.boi.hp.com...
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> > "doctordave" <none DeleteThis @000.com> wrote in message
> > news:7807215_cb9f773bb6b6291b3ce16f83c2871848@motorcycleforumz.com...
> >> Does anyone know of a bike that is capable of highway use over long
> >> distances and also capable of off road use? I am exploring the western
> >> U.S. I need a bike that will be large enough to haul backpacking gear,
> >> clothes etc. and be able to go cross country when the need arises.
> >> Good gas mileage is very important. I have owned many dirt bikes and
> >> currently ride a Harley. Thanks for any info.
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> > The classic answer here would have to be the KLR-650...
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> > Bob M.
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> That's the one that I would choose.
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> Ed Cregger
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I wish I still owned mine:
http://www.ajh.ca/klr4sale/ >> Stay informed about: Dual purpose bike? |
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:16 am
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doctordave wrote:
> Does anyone know of a bike that is capable of highway use over long
> distances and also capable of off road use? I am exploring the western
> U.S. I need a bike that will be large enough to haul backpacking gear,
> clothes etc. and be able to go cross country when the need arises.
> Good gas mileage is very important. I have owned many dirt bikes and
> currently ride a Harley. Thanks for any info.
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Suzuki V-Storm is your bike. Either a 650 or 1000cc is dual sport. >> Stay informed about: Dual purpose bike? |
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 2:23 pm
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