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Old 07-03-2024, 10:34 AM   #16
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I should've mentioned that I intend to ride about 80/20-90/10 road/dirt. I'd really like a 19" front but with my low budget I have to make some compromise. I'd rather have a 17" front wheel than a 24hp Scram or Himmy that tops out at 75mph. Obviously the new 450 Himmy would be great but I expect them to cost over $6000 OTD when they're available.

I'm currently considering a few used bikes like the Versys 300 and NC700X. I'm also considering the Himalayan 450 and CFM 450MT.Unfortunately being new models it will be years before I can get them for $2000 off like the Adventura. The KLR650 is a bit too dirt focused for me. Thanks for your advice.
I think you're in the right spot then. The only other thing I could think would be a used versys or vstrom. New is always nice though!
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Old 07-04-2024, 06:10 PM   #17
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The smaller front wheel doesn't prevent you from riding off road, but it means rocky or other uneven trails would be more of a challenge. Some of that can be mitigated with an aggressive tread on the front wheel.

All of these adventure tour bikes will be a handful offroad (maybe the KTM 390 is an exception). As I said, the OTD price you are looking at is pretty nice.
I'm not too worried about the 17" front wheel but it's been a long time since I rode anything smaller than a 21" wheel in loose gravel or sand. That was my 71 Mini Enduro 60. My intention is to fit the 650 with Shinko 705s.

I've ruled out the NC700X due to it's 1/2 Fit car engine with it's 6500rpm redline. Also off the list is the Versys 300, Himalayan/Scram 411 and others. I want to be able to ride the highways at 75mph.

I can get a 2017 Versys 650 with 13k miles or a new CFmoto 650 adv with 2 yr warranty for the same money. Not a hard choice really.
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Old 07-04-2024, 06:17 PM   #18
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I think you're in the right spot then. The only other thing I could think would be a used versys or vstrom. New is always nice though!
Thanks friend. I think I'm going with the CFM 650 adv. despite it's limited off road ability. I'm probably going to keep the Templar for that. The only used Vstrom in my area is 10 years old with 25k miles and the only Versys is a 2017 with 13k miles. Both cost about the same as a new 650 adv.

EDIT: Someone just listed a 2021 KTM 390 Adventure on Craigslist near me. I'm gonna go see it.
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