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Old 06-09-2013, 06:07 AM   #11 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by PeterS View Post
I'm going to buy one of these, a BMW G650 CX. 50 hp but 3.5 l/100 km or 67mpg US and 145 kg/ 320 pound. It should be a good candidate for a Vetter fairing and go like hell if and when required. I can't bring myself to go back to a 250 and having discovered this bike I won't need to.
I just bought a used KLR 650, single cylinder dual sport bike, often referred to as the "Swiss Army Knife" of motorcycles. Those are worth a look as well.

I'm a medium-large guy, 6' and 210lbs and couldn't bring myself to buy a 250cc considering the freeway travel I'll be be doing.

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