Thu Apr 10 11:22:09 1997 - Message No. 598
From: Robertson Philip

Subject: RE: AT or not AT, this is the problem!


Federico, Hi

I can't claim to be an AT owner yet but I'm pretty much sold on the idea
for the combination of long distance capability and mild off road use.

I've got an Aprilia Tuareg 600 at the moment, similar to the Pegaso -
it's fine on long runs off autobahn but doesn't have the top end for
continuous fast running - the vibration from singles at continuous high
speeds becomes too much.

I think the Transalp is underpowered for the autobahn and doesn't have
the right torque characteristics for off-road.

From what little off-road experience I've had I found that the
difference between a true Enduro bike and a big dual purpose trail bike
was huge compared with different trail bikes (KTM 250 v Tuareg,Tenere +
Dominator) - I'd appreciate other people's comments on the @'s off-road
characteristics.

Regards

Phil


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