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Originally Posted by fastfredracing
I've been out of bikes for a while, but why not just buy an XL? were they not basically just the same bike already DOT legal right from the factory? Then , do whatever you want with it.
I've also been in the market for a dual sport. Although, I've got my heart set on a two stroke KTM 300. I wanna mix some oil
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No. The street bikes frequently have heavier components (and sometimes steel tanks). Plus they often have smaller carbs, less aggressive cams, etc. It's more expensive to go the way you're suggesting.
The XR650R is a beast compared to an XL650. Not even the same bike. The XL is air cooled..the XR liquid. The XL is 50 pounds heavier. Suspension in the XR is miles better. Gearbox is better too. The XR has won the Baja 1000, 500, etc.
KTMs, however are VERY close to one another in terms of street vs dirt.