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More options 12 May, 01:10

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From: wessie <putmynameh...@tesco.net>

Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 00:10:42 GMT

Local: Mon 12 May 2008 01:10

Subject: Re: Transalp or TDM?

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totallydeadmail...@yahoo.co.uk (The Older Gentleman) wrote in
news:1igsxy5.16s5quf1vvxg26N%totallydeadmailbox@yahoo.co.uk:

> Eatmorepies <j...@ali.co.uk> wrote:

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

> Depreciation, and generally iffy duild quality on the 850s.

> I've never rated the 850, despite what Wessie says. Insubstantial and
> with a feel like a big Honda Super Dream circa 1979. The 900 might be a
> better bike: I've never ridden one.

You need a different adjective. There is nothing *insubstantial* about a
TDM850. You should see the chunk it took out of the shed door, and the
bruise on my leg, when it decided to take a little rest.

The 900 in white with red trim looks quite nice.

> They're easier to find, used, than the Transalp.

> Were it my choice, I wouldn't buy either: my money would go to Triumph
> for a Tiger, but of these two, I think I'd prefer the Transalp.

Well, I'd agree with the first part of this sentence. Go large.

I'm not convinced by the Transalp though. Even with the new 700cc engine,
it's still going to be hard work on a long trip. The bike needs a another
20bhp.

Of course the OP is coming from a zoom lolly KLE. The Transalp will feel
wonderful after that abomination.

Best bet is to sit on the bikes to see if your feet touch the floor, blag a
test ride then haggle.

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