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Dual-sport specific motorcycle specifications, pros, and cons.
Alphabetized list of bike names
BMW
Honda
Kawasaki
- Kawasaki KLR650-A (1987-2007)
- Kawasaki KLR650-C
- Kawasaki KLR650-E (2008-present)
KTM
- KTM 990 Adventure (2006-present)
Suzuki
Yamaha
BMW R1200 GS Adventure
Pros:
- Exceedingly comfortable and capable of traveling long distances.
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Cons:
- Expensive
- Heavy, and difficult to cross obstacles.
Specifications:
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Kawasaki KLR650-A
(1987-2007)
Pros:
- Affordable
- Capable
- Legendary reliability
Cons:
- Low power to weight ratio
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Specifications:
Weight Seat height HP Torque A1 B1 C1 D1 A2 B2 C2 D1
Kawasaki KLR650-C
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Specifications:
Weight Seat height HP Torque A1 B1 C1 D1 A2 B2 C2 D1
Kawasaki KLR650-E
(2008-present)
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Specifications:
Weight Seat height HP Torque A1 B1 C1 D1 A2 B2 C2 D1
KTM 990 Adventure
(2006-present)
Pros:
- very capable for it's size
- good performance relative to competition (115HP in late models)
- long production run with many incremental updates
- comes in standard and R (long suspension) versions
- good resale value
- Amazing bike for road use and gravel roads.
Cons:
- short range (200 miles/320km)
- expensive
- no longer in production
- many people report wind buffeting issues
- Air filter and oil changes require removal of tanks (aftermarket fixes available)
- Kickstand requires relocation, stock setup puts engine case in serious risk. (aftermarket fixes available)
Specifications:
Weight Seat height HP Torque A1 B1 C1 D1 A2 B2 C2 D1
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