sprocket i/o - Latest Comments in Getting around Europe

Re: Getting around Europe

kmf — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 23:41:33 -0000

I have to agree with Josh O the XT660 looks very cool.

Re: Getting around Europe

Josh O — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:53:09 -0000

You may also want to look into the new Yamaha XT660 Tenere that Europe recently got. Not available in the states, but early reviews are positive.

--JOsh

Re: Getting around Europe

Ben — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:17:47 -0000

The obvious choice is the F800GS (though I too love the *idea* of the 990 ADV)...

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Re: Getting around Europe

Thomas Stromberg — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:39:33 -0000

Thanks for the input. I didn't find the KTM 990 seat that uncomfortable, but I do agree that the F800GS felt more plush (though I've only sat on one so far, not ridden). Probably right on the cost as well. I wouldn't mind trying a bike made by someone else next though. Just to see if I'm drinking too much kool-aid, because I've gotten a lot out of my Dakar.

BTW - I will have to check out PC-BSD again. Just installed FreeBSD 7.1-RC1, but have stuck to Ubuntu 8.10 as my desktop so far. =)

Re: Getting around Europe

kmf — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:15:51 -0000

I drive a 2002 Dakar, The KTM I feel will probably be more expensive in the long run, I would go for the BMW F800GS,
I never liked the KTM's seats, they are to narrow.

The BMW have a comfortable seat, good luck in Belgium.

Karl