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| I bought a Yamaha Vino 125cc scooter last year for some fun. It is my first bike and has made me want to get a dual type bike, it is just for fun and will not get used much but if I want to go on some trails I want to be safe. I am 48 and clock in at 200lbs at 6ft 3in After looking at all the types out there, this model seems cheep for what you get. Is there a con here because all other makes cost so much more and in the main have much smaller engines. Please give me some help. I am sick of hearing people say, no get a Honda, Kawasaki or Suzuki. So not knowing what to do here I am asking the users.
Thank you for any help.
James
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| | Given your height you should have no problems mounting the KLR650, which is a top complaint of the sub 5-9 crowd. If you are looking for trail riding, and maybe a bit of bouncing around, it is fine, but if you plan on doing any more agressive dual sporting, the soft suspension and top-heaviness will be a detraction. Not that the KLR cannot do the dirty tasks, it just takes a bit more care and consideration to get there. On the flip side, the KLR is great for longer road trips, with a HUGe comfort margin over the Suzuki and Honda 650 offerings, plus the bigger tank means less stops. |
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| | It'll be a real step up from your vino 125. But its built for taller guys who sometimes arent comfortable on smaller sportbikes. This one should "fit" you just about perfectly--go check it out at a dealership, they'll at least let you sit on one. There lime green now though. |
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| Many of the guys that I ride with are near your height and weight. They comment frequently that the KLR has plenty of power with aftermarket modifications available for more if they want it. There are various clinics around the country to improve your riding capability of this machine that are well worth the money. I agree with the comment about this being a big step up from the vino. Suzuki and Honda are also good machines, but I opted for Kawi for the tank size. If you are considering, find a dealer that will let you take them out for a spin, take some time to think about it, then make a decision. Good luck and happy-trails.
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