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 More options 12 May, 00:20
Newsgroups: uk.rec.motorcycles
From: Ofnuts <o.f.n.u....@la.poste.net>
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 01:20:57 +0200
Local: Mon 12 May 2008 00:20
Subject: Re: Transalp or TDM?

Eatmorepies wrote:
> I've been looking at a new sit up and beg style of bike. Of the Versys,
> Vstrom650, GS650(800!) and Transalp: it is the Transalp that is currently
> most appealing. But it's about 25-30kg heavier than my current KLE500 (both
> wet weights).

> Casting my net further I read that the TDM is some 10kg lighter than the
> Transalp. Well, Yamaha give 192kg dry and Honda 219kg wet, so I estimated
> 20kg to wet a TDM.

> Other than price, is there any reason to avoid buying the TDM?

None whatsoever. Btw, yes, they are pricey, but they age very well.

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