Mon, 24 May 1999 20:52:48 +0200 - Message No. 5758
From: Tiarna Sgiathach

Subject: AT Model Lines


Hey, I'm new to this list and at the moment I have my third bike, a '96 NX650 Dominator.
Before that, I had a DR600S and my first bike was an '89 Transalp.
The Domi is a good bike, but probably a bit uncomfortable for long distances, and since
I'd like to do a major trip in summer (don't know where yet), so I'm thinking about
buying an Africa Twin as one option (the other would be a BMW R/GS).

Now I have heard several things about the various model lines, e.g. that the RD04 is not
perfect for tall persons due to tank design (I'm 186cm), and that early RD07s have
problems with the rear frame. 
Now I'd like to know several things:
- is the RD07 better for tall persons, and from which chassis number on is the frame
okay?
- I guess more than one of you have owned Transalps and/or Dominators before, how would
you compare them with the Africa Twin, in terms of agility and general behaviour?
- I'm sure all of you would recommend getting an @, but what would be a fair price for
models from 94 through 97 (I doubt I could afford an even newer one) on the German
market?

So long
Chris
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