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| I am a beginner and am looking for a Tourer that can go off-road (capabilities like an SUV). I am considering buying either a BMW 650 CS or a Honda Night Hawk 750. I would appreciate some pointers. Thanks.
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| | do yourself a favor. take a look at the kawasaki klr650 ( revs on this site) also just type that in on search. a wealth of info and reviews by pros. also "bikerswithoutborders." i have a nighthawk 750, a great bike but do not think i would want to take it off road. put in a 16 tooth sprocket and cruise at , well lets say at elevated speeds and still get 45-52 mpg. |
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| The Nighthawk is a street motorcycle only. I have taken it on logging roads and it does not do well. Do some research and look into some dual sport (used to be referred to as "enduro"s) bikes.
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| How far off road you go,& the shape of
the roads. I like the 225 Yammer dual.
I've gotten out of very tight spots on
this light dualsport. Had to pick it up
from a fall down hill!go the 650 kaw!
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| | I personally would never buy a motorcycle built first for the street and then for offroad. Lets face it, offroad conditions can be much harsher than the streets. To risk your investment on a patch of sand or loose dirt where only knobbies really work is not too smart. -- Look for an enduro if you're serious about offroad. |
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| | I have a 750 Nighthawk and a Yamaha 225 dual sport. If you want to really dual sport then get a true dual sport, but if you just plan to go somewhat mild on gravel roads the Nighthawk is fine. I've ridden my nighthawk on lots of gravel roads with no problem at all. The low center of gravity really helps. I got caught in the rain on a dirt road once and still had no trouble with the muddy roads. Use your head and don't be a dummy, you'll be just fine. i've got a friend who has a DL-1000. Great bike for light duty gravel roads. |
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