Wondering which to buy

Sport Rider · 03-16-2024, 09:31 PM

if you need to get on the interstate much, these bikes are not the right choice. while they "can", it's not a great choice. Can you tell us more about what you're intending to do with the bike?

Rule6 · 03-17-2024, 08:50 PM

I travel on a rural four lane to work. It's not a highway, and the speed limit is only 55. everyone drives 60 to 65 on it though. It's somewhat lightly traveled. Other then that, I'll be exploring back roads and dirt trails. I have an old KLR 600, but it needs quite a bit of work, so I wanted something I can just ride. (Maintenance being a given, just not a complete overhaul)

Weresquatch · 03-18-2024, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rule6

I travel on a rural four lane to work. It's not a highway, and the speed limit is only 55. everyone drives 60 to 65 on it though. It's somewhat lightly traveled. Other then that, I'll be exploring back roads and dirt trails. I have an old KLR 600, but it needs quite a bit of work, so I wanted something I can just ride. (Maintenance being a given, just not a complete overhaul)

On the one hand KLRs in good condition are usually pretty cheap. If you're already familiar with them you could get one that is mechanically in fantastic condition for the same money. As you know though, they are a handful on singletrack. I've owned a KLR and thought about rebuying one but wanted something lighter and more nimble for trails/fireroads/BDR use. After looking around for almost a year I settled on the Templar X. Just my advice but I'd wait for it. It'll be back in stock soon enough. My X is still in the break in period but it has little vibration for a single at 55mph at about 7krpm. Mine will be on roads only long enough to get to local dirt though.

Thumper · 03-18-2024, 03:22 PM

The Templars are showing up all over the place on youtube and other dirt bike websites. There is already a line forming for when they are back in stock.

My son wants an M, so I am going to keep watching closely.

We sold the Storm yesterday, so my son has the funds ready for online purchase at PSM or XPro. The buyer was a really nice guy, and his Dad showed up with him. First bike. Perfect. That CG clone will take good care of him. He was real pleased!

Rule6 · 03-18-2024, 06:20 PM

Weresquatch

- I still want to restore the KLR, but not with a sense of haste about it. Mine is a 1985, the first year with electric start.

The Templar X does seem like a screaming bargain. I hope that when it comes back the price doesn't increase by much. Thanks for your input!

Rule6 · 03-18-2024, 06:29 PM

Thumper - I can believe that there is a line forming for the next Templars X and M. I thought about getting an M when the X was sold out. Then it sold out.

Your son is going to love the M for sure, from what I have seen and read about it! I am glad that the sale of the Storm went so well. A win-win situation when selling something is a great feeling. That is a great first bike.

I should make up my mind quicker. Life moves too fast for the constipated!

03-16-2024, 09:31 PM	#1
Sport Rider Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mooresville NC Posts: 2,038	if you need to get on the interstate much, these bikes are not the right choice. while they "can", it's not a great choice. Can you tell us more about what you're intending to do with the bike? __________________ Dave Bikes I've owned: Suzuki GS450T, Yamaha XS500, Honda V45 Sabre, Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic (2), Suzuki VX800, Kawasaki Ninja 650, Triumph TT600, Honda Superhawk, Kawasaki Concours 1000 (3, including a sidecar rig), Buell XB9R, Kawasaki Nomad 1500, Concours 14, Honda Goldwing (2), Housen Hawk, Suzuki Intruder 1400, Kawasaki KLR650, Victory V92TC.
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03-18-2024, 03:22 PM	#4
Thumper Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,288	The Templars are showing up all over the place on youtube and other dirt bike websites. There is already a line forming for when they are back in stock. My son wants an M, so I am going to keep watching closely. We sold the Storm yesterday, so my son has the funds ready for online purchase at PSM or XPro. The buyer was a really nice guy, and his Dad showed up with him. First bike. Perfect. That CG clone will take good care of him. He was real pleased! __________________ -2022 5 speed Templar X Orange, OEM 51T rear sprocket, 14T front sprocket -NOS 2020 KTM 250SX (2-stroke motocross), less than 10 hours on it
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03-17-2024, 08:50 PM	#2
Rule6 Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: SC Posts: 12	I travel on a rural four lane to work. It's not a highway, and the speed limit is only 55. everyone drives 60 to 65 on it though. It's somewhat lightly traveled. Other then that, I'll be exploring back roads and dirt trails. I have an old KLR 600, but it needs quite a bit of work, so I wanted something I can just ride. (Maintenance being a given, just not a complete overhaul)
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03-18-2024, 06:20 PM	#5
Rule6 Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: SC Posts: 12	Weresquatch - I still want to restore the KLR, but not with a sense of haste about it. Mine is a 1985, the first year with electric start. The Templar X does seem like a screaming bargain. I hope that when it comes back the price doesn't increase by much. Thanks for your input!
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03-18-2024, 06:29 PM	#6
Rule6 Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: SC Posts: 12	Thumper - I can believe that there is a line forming for the next Templars X and M. I thought about getting an M when the X was sold out. Then it sold out. Your son is going to love the M for sure, from what I have seen and read about it! I am glad that the sale of the Storm went so well. A win-win situation when selling something is a great feeling. That is a great first bike. I should make up my mind quicker. Life moves too fast for the constipated!
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