Thu, 23 Jul 1998 07:45:03 +0200
- Message No. 3605
From: "Falk Schmal"
Subject: Re: KTM Adventure R vs @
>Hi!
>
>> Any comments from your side regarding the test in the latest
"Tourenfahrer" ?
>> A new alternative ? - or not your cup of tea
>
>The KTM looks quite good and seems to be even better. But donīt
>underestimate the vibrations. I once tested a LC4 620 and I must say,
>the vibs are brutal!!! No comparison to a Dominator or another
>japanese Single. As long as the KTM engine has no Balancer
>(Ausgleichswelle), there is no reason to change the bike :-)
Some week ago during the Supermoto weekend in Grossenhain i have tested the
KTM 640 Adventure R. This bike has IHMO a Balancer(Ausgleichswelle) and it's
very good to drive an gravel roads. But i think the AT is the better long
touring bike, i would never go long distances on the street with the KTM.
>BTW: In PS latest issue i read that the new XRV 1000 will have rims
>like a street bike (you know, only three "spokes"). And my dealer
>told me that the new XRV1000 will be mor like a Yamaha TDM.
>Fortunately, Honda decided to keep the 750 :-)
very good decision, i have read anywhere, Honda will build a more rally like
bike (a better RD03 ?)
>BTW2: According to PS, Honda will present a liquid-cooled XR660,
>which shall participate at Dakar 99!
>
>Ciao,
>
>Marco
>
so long, Falk
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