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 More options 12 May, 09:02
Newsgroups: uk.rec.motorcycles
From: darsy <da...@sticky.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 12 May 2008 01:02:20 -0700 (PDT)
Local: Mon 12 May 2008 09:02
Subject: Re: Transalp or TDM?
On May 11, 11:19 pm, "Eatmorepies" <j...@ali.co.uk> 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?

forget what TOG says on this one - I'd take the TDM over a Transplant
any day of the week - buy an 18month old 900 - you'll get a lot of
bike for the money.

Having said that, TOG is correct about big traillies - buy the
biggest, fastest one you can. I'd offer to sell you my Tiger, but I
already have a prospective buyer (assuming the deposit cheque arrives
at some point).

--
d.


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