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klr650vsxr650l
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2004 5:11 pm
by sbrummun
Hello all, I am thinking of getting a klr650 but am also considering
an xr650l.
If anyone has thoughts on this (pros cons) let me know, thanks in
advance.
Steve
klr650vsxr650l
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2004 5:54 pm
by Arden Kysely
KLR vs XRL
long range vs. short range
better on the street vs. better in the dirt
liquid cooled vs. air cooled
tall vs. taller
heavy vs. almost as heavy
luggage rack vs. no rack
1980's tech vs. 1990's tech
That said, I've done two Utah trips with a friend who rides an XR650L
with a bigger tank and aftermarket rack and he does just fine when
the temps are in the 90's.
__Arden
--- In
DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "sbrummun" wrote:
> Hello all, I am thinking of getting a klr650 but am also
considering
> an xr650l.
> If anyone has thoughts on this (pros cons) let me know, thanks in
> advance.
>
> Steve
klr650vsxr650l
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2004 7:29 pm
by Chris
There is a rather noticeable difference in the overall ergos too if
you are long legged you will find the KLR a lot roomier. Then again
the lower peg position of the KLR could be a deficit in certain
terrain. I find the more stretched out position and broader seat of
the KLR compared to the XR's or the DRZ to be a huge benefit for the
mostly street use I put the bike through.
I would be much more inclined to get a KTM, a DRZ400S or an XR650R On Thu, Apr 01, 2004 at 11:54:31PM -0000, Arden Kysely wrote:
> KLR vs XRL
>
> long range vs. short range
> better on the street vs. better in the dirt
> liquid cooled vs. air cooled
> tall vs. taller
> heavy vs. almost as heavy
> luggage rack vs. no rack
> 1980's tech vs. 1990's tech
>
> That said, I've done two Utah trips with a friend who rides an XR650L
> with a bigger tank and aftermarket rack and he does just fine when
> the temps are in the 90's.
>
> __Arden
>
>
>
> --- In
DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "sbrummun" wrote:
> > Hello all, I am thinking of getting a klr650 but am also
> considering
> > an xr650l.
> > If anyone has thoughts on this (pros cons) let me know, thanks in
> > advance.
> >
> > Steve
>
>
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Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2004 8:21 pm
by Paul Dent
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DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "Mark St.Hilaire, Sr"
wrote:
> It's a common, and
> relatively accurate, opinion that you just can't get much more
horsepower
> out of a KLR. Well, that's no longer true! How about a *significant*
> horsepower increase - anywhere from 33% to 100%!?
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> Click the picture of the "Curyakin HiperCharger" to find out more:
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klr650vsxr650l
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2004 8:22 pm
by Mark Lewis
The XR650L is more expensive and you'll have to spend a lot of money
to put it on an even keel with the KLR. There isn't much in the way
of aftermarket support. If you want a dirt bike get the XR650R. If
you want a dual sport suitable for adventure touring the KLR is the
way to go. I like mine but one of these days I'm gonna rent a F650GS
to see if I like that. The KTM just doesn't have a big enough dealer
network for me.
Mark Lewis
klr650vsxr650l
Posted: Thu Apr 01, 2004 8:43 pm
by thad_carey
--- In
DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com, "sbrummun" wrote:
> Hello all, I am thinking of getting a klr650 but am also
considering
> an xr650l.
> If anyone has thoughts on this (pros cons) let me know, thanks in
> advance.
>
> Steve
Chris and Mark both mention the XR650R, and oh brother, would I like
to have one of those all "legalized" out. I wish Honda would make
that one in a street legal model without totally neutering the
thing. It probably still wouldn't be as highway pleasant as the KLR,
but for non-touring weenies like me, I would great to haul to big
time riding venues and go out from camp each day to do the deed. My
mouth still waters when I see one of these.
Thad Carey
A15