Dual Sport Bike Needed

[jason70360]

I would really appreciate everyone's input on this issue. Coming from a guy who loved his 600F4i but currently rides a 954. I thought I needed more power b/c I could ride the 600 to its full potiental. I have come to realize I will never be able to ride the 954 as hard and would never even try. What dual sport bike should I start with?

I would like to do some 2-up riding (would relieve some of my guilt for leaving her home) but my wife will more then likely never get on (fears bikes), I am unsure of which bike to get. In a perfect world I would get the GS. However, I would have to sell my 954 to justify the price of the GS with all the add-ons, which I would have a hard time letting go.

So then I lean towards the Zukis, but which one. The 1000 so I could ride two up, or the 650 to save on money since she won't ride anyway. Also I have read several blogs concerning the 1000. The 650 sounds more trouble free.

I have even thought about the KLR, but I would like to go on some longer trips which puts the KLR out of the running, I think.

Very confused and unsure, help me out here guys. If it matters, I'm 5'10" and 180.

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[Juice]

All Dual Sports are a hot item these days. I was talking with Richard at lightspeed yesterday and he was telling me that 5 years ago he could not give a strom away and now they are selling as fast as he can get them in.

I don't think that you could go wrong with the 650. They seem to be holding there value a little better then the 1000. Buy used and if you are not satisfied put it back on the market and get your money back. I have not met a single Strom owner that was dissatisfied with there purchase.....

[Ritten]

All Dual Sports are a hot item these days. I was talking with Richard at lightspeed yesterday and he was telling me that 5 years ago he could not give a strom away and now they are selling as fast as he can get them in.

With that being said. I don't think that you could go wrong with the 650. They seem to be holding there value a little better then the 1000. Buy used and if you are not satisfied put it back on the market and get your money back. I have not met a single Strom owner that was dissatisfied with there purchase.....


Dito With what you're looking to do Jason, I think Juice hit it on the head. You can still ride two up with them since you and Tara combined probably still don't weigh as much as I do. The 650 has one AWESOME motor, plenty of range, comfort, handling, and is the easiest of the two DL's to take offroad since it's lighter. There, it's settled. Give me a call when you've bought it and I'll take you go get it dirty.Cool12

[nickatnite]

Dito You can still ride two up with them since you and Tara combined probably still don't weigh as much as I do.


Yup... Look at Tino. He is our size and rides a 6fiddy...

[scootertrash]

I like my little 6 fitty.... fun fun fun fun!

[Flying Low]

+1. based on your explanations, you've got some great advice there.

[Bayou Boy]

Everyone talks about the 650 as the one to get. Just remember that for all that extra weight. (only 30# on a 450# bike) you get a hydraulic clutch, adjustable cartridge forks, and a lot more power.

Except for the lower seat (which I would lose anyway) I don't really see how the 650 is that much better in the dirt. Yeah, it has less power so it might be easier to control, but that's only if you don't teach yourself throttle control.

All I know is that there has not been one instance where I wish that I would have bought the 650. My 1000 has taken me into some pretty rough places fully loaded for touring. 30 pounds doesn't mean too much when the bike weighs 600+ loaded for a trip.

[jason70360]

Thanks for the help guys.

Does anyone have an experience riding two up on the 650? I am wondering if my wife would be comfortable on the back. She will never ride more than an overnight trip. Alaska Sheepskin?

Ted, your probably right but I think we got you beat. She is around 115 and I'm 180. Maybe us two on the 650 and you on the pig, we would weigh less.

[Ritten]

Ted, your probably right but I think we got you beat. She is around 115 and I'm 180. Maybe us two on the 650 and you on the pig, we would weigh less.


Think again compadre.....302 as of Friday morning. Damn pHI scale reminds me everytime I come offshore. Alot of people wouldn't think it, but I've always been heavy. Even with a 34" waist 8 years ago I was still 250. Weight on a bike isn't so much a problem as the placement is. Two up is awkward because so much of it sits back over the rear wheel and causes a slower turn in. There will be more than enough power in that 650 to move ya'll faster than she'll ever allow.

[Rocky]

Welcome to the sickness!!!!