increase horsepower...

[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

[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

[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 > > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at www.dualsportnews.com. List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > Unsubscribe by sending a blank message to: > DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com . > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > -- ___ ______ _____ __ ________ ___ / _ |< < / == / ___/__ / /_ /_ __/ / __ ____ _ ___ /__ \ / __ |/ // / ****/ (_ / _ \/ __/ / / / _ \/ // / ' \/ _ \ /__/ /_/ |_/_//_/ == \___/\___/\__/ /_/ /_//_/\_,_/_/_/_/ .__/ (_) 8600 miles*Russel Lines*Supertrapp Race* /_/ http://www.kingsqueak.org/klr650/

[Paul Dent]

--- In 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%!? > > Click the picture of the "Curyakin HiperCharger" to find out more: > http://www.angelfire.com/ut/moab/newproduct.html

Never mind the HiperCharger, I want the compatible turbo! Paul

[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

[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