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Looks promising, but personally, I don't understand the need for 600lb dirt bikes. I had a GS1150ADV for years and just got tired of wrestling the thing around off-road, keeping it from falling over and worrying about being stuck somewhere riding solo. My KLR650 strikes a near perfect balance for me... Just wish it had about 10HP more.
Agree Richard - My KTM 625 is plenty off-road (more than 10 HP over the KLR)

I've read 2 recent reviews of the KTM/vs/Ducati Multistrata........KTM won hands down both times.....Seems the new Duck is way down on power at certain RPM due to mapping/FI problems.....

I have the same inseam issue as FlatButt.......I'm 6-2 with an inseam of 30".....

I'm sure M Marsh is the exception, but many of these big bore adventure bikes see about as much Off-road as all those SUV's that never get off the Tarmac.......
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