Sat, 14 Nov 1998 17:20:39 EST
- Message No. 4463
From: Dave0028@aol.com
Subject: Re: 10 years Africa Twin and Varadero
In a message dated 11/14/98 10:50:14 AM Pacific Standard Time,
makost@nw80.cip.fak14.uni-muenchen.de writes:
<< Hi (german-speaking) ATICS,
in the latest issue of Motorrad (24/98), available from today, there
is a 8 page long story about 10 years Africa Twin. (And a first
impression of the new Varadero).
Ciao,
Marco
>>
So, (german-speaking) ATICS,
How about a summary of those articles posted on this list in English for those
who are unable to understand the German language?
And speaking of the new Varadero...
Is it too early to ask if anyone knows of a conversion to make it into a dual
sport bike? I like the Varadero's power to weight ratio. I haven't seen the
bike except in pictures. Is it really that ugly? I'm thinking with a 21" front
wheel, and some other minor modifications that bike could have some potential.
Are any after-market companies talking of a kit for off-road Varadero
conversion? Or maybe that would be a good project bike for Motorrad magazine?
Or maybe the bike is too top heavy to make it worth it?
A couple other questions about the Varadero:
Does it have a catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, computer, etc.?
Will it be sold in Canada, so I can easily drive one home to the U.S.?
How does the handling compare to the African Twin and the BMW R1100GS?
Thanks for your reply. It's harder to get this info in the U.S.
Dave
www@atic.org