Motorcycles

Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/22/2020 - 06:13

Let's talk about the 'Holy grail' single track adventure bike

 

Comments

  • Below 125kg bare 1/3 fueled
  • Fueled and ready to ride range >310km
  • Rear sub-frame can hold 3 kg luggage 
  • first major service 500 hours
  • Front luggage/fuel extender saddle
  • Traction on loose ground
  • Gearing and horsepower for road and trail use ~ 50hp
  • Traction control 
  • ABS
  • Suspension travel
  • Wheel options 
  • Road legal knobby tyres

17 19 

A great combination

18 21

Spoked internal

Spoked external

Moulded

Cast alloy

Good choice for 80/20 adventure bike

Pros

  • Power weight durability combination excellence
  • 6 speed box
  • Fuel injection
  • Solid rear frame

 

Cons

  • small tank
  • gearing a bit low
  • needs Vortex ECU
  • Stiction in front fork seals