picard@h-sc1.UUCP (02/10/86)
I just had my Honda XL600R ripped off and am trying to figure out
what a good next bike would be. Maybe someone out there can be of help.
My previous bike was a blast -- it drove from Boston to San Diego in 6
days without a stutter and I abused it in the dirt for almost two years without
ever a problem. However, I was kind of getting bored of the acceleration it
provides.
I was thinking of getting an XR600 and adapting it to the road -- the extra
power would be a lot of fun. But someone out here says to get another
XL600 and to modify the engine to make it "XR-ish".
What do you guys think? Also does anyone know much about the Suzuki 600SP?
Finally, what's the consensus on the new paint job on the XL600R '86 and which
large on-off bike is the best buy (for power and dirt) this year?
Thanks for any advice or opinions.
martin
UUCP : harvard!h-sc1!picard
ARPA : h-sc1!picard@harvard.harvard.edu
struve@calma.UUCP (Dimetry Struve) (02/11/86)
I have been riding an XL600 for about 2 years and a friend has a Yamaha XT600. I hate to admit it but the Yamaha is a better bike - not by much, but it seems a little more refined than the Honda, without any drawbacks. If I was buying a big D-P bike now, though, I'd look at the Kawasaki. All these bikes are heavy, so the KL's extra weight probably isn't noticeable, but the electric starter wouldd be! As to modifying an XR, I imagine that would be cheaper than the other way around, if you can register it where you live. Now for a question: have you or any other XL owners had the "drivability" kit installed? I've gotten used to occasional stalling and don't have a problem starting the bike, so I don't really want to mess with a good thing. My bike is an '83. My only complaint (engine-wise) is poor low speed response.
dob@ihmax.UUCP (dan o'brien) (02/12/86)
> I just had my Honda XL600R ripped off and am trying to figure out Sorry about losing your dear old friend, BUT now you can make a new one! > which > large on-off bike is the best buy (for power and dirt) this year? Cagiva Elefant looks interesting! All the right suspension parts, tires, etc, PLUS the (in)famous b-) Ducati engine. Wish the $$$ was a little lower, tho. But who can put a price on passion! -- Daniel M. O'Brien (ihnp4!ihmax!dob) AT&T Bell Laboratories IH 4A-257, x 4782 Naperville-Wheaton Road Naperville, IL 60566
toddv@copper.UUCP (Todd Vierheller) (02/14/86)
> I just had my Honda XL600R ripped off and am trying to figure out > what a good next bike would be. Maybe someone out there can be of help. > . > . > . > Thanks for any advice or opinions. > > martin > UUCP : harvard!h-sc1!picard > ARPA : h-sc1!picard@harvard.harvard.edu Motorcyclist Magazine gave a real favorable review to the Caligia (sp) Elefant. They were impressed with it's handling both in the dirt and on the street. It was a rare bike that did both things well. (I'm not sure if you were looking for a dual purpose, but your header implied you might be.) Todd Vierheller