she can come and have a go on my terra
Too late
I think she's purchased now
I thought the Terra was a similar weight & height to the Dakar - is it not?
Dakar V XCountry ?
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Too late
I think she's purchased now
I thought the Terra was a similar weight & height to the Dakar - is it not?
Too late
I think she's purchased now
I thought the Terra was a similar weight & height to the Dakar - is it not?
Mines 159kg give or take a wet filling mind you you can't compare these 2 different bikes completely
Daisy Duke
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Looked up the spec sheet on the Husky website and it gives the Terra @ 185kg kerbweight, with a 90% full tank of fuel
So more Dakar porky weight range, than a G650X
Well the decision was made but she's shown alarming disinterest so far....so I took it out
First thoughts are, it's a fun little bike probably as quick as many on tight country lanes which as far as tarmac go's, is my favourite kind of ride so that of course meant I like it.
Good turn of speed and a relief to have no buffeting and little wind noise, no doubt I'll wreck that aspect with a small screen soon
No wonder it's light!
What little ancillaries there are, are made of cheap shite and plastic, the fuel range is pathetic, surely they could've given it another 50 miles.
Even so, I do like it....let's see if Ange does
First thoughts are, it's a fun little bike probably as quick as many on tight country lanes which as far as tarmac go's, is my favourite kind of ride so that of course meant I like it.
Good turn of speed and a relief to have no buffeting and little wind noise, no doubt I'll wreck that aspect with a small screen soon
No wonder it's light!
What little ancillaries there are, are made of cheap shite and plastic, the fuel range is pathetic, surely they could've given it another 50 miles.
Even so, I do like it....let's see if Ange does
stevemersey
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Congratulations. A very tidy looking bike.
My wife took a couple of weeks to warm to the one I bought, the dive on braking was a bit alarming at first. But she really loves it now and I couldn't get her to turn for home today.
Can't possibly be any worse than a standard Dakar.
.... well don't grab a handful then
Feather it in, taper it out, treat that front brake lever like errr mmmm the G spot. Using the front brake is only ever going to slow you down, where's the future, the fun, in that
Disposing of hard earned energy you've taken to get there ....
Keep 'em nailed ... you know it makes sense
Looked up the spec sheet on the Husky website and it gives the Terra @ 185kg kerbweight, with a 90% full tank of fuel
So more Dakar porky weight range, than a G650X
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motorcycles/2013models/2013-Husqvarna-TR650Terra.htm
166- standard exhaust and other bits 159 dry
Not here
http://www.ashonbikes.com/content/husqvarna-tr650-strada-and-terra
Or here
http://husqvarna-motorcyclesna.com/product.php?pid=64
Suggest you get to a weigh bridge
No point quoting dry weight because nobody rides a 'dry'' bike
Terra 650 is 20kg+ heavier wet or dry than a G650X & is more akin to the Sertao in build weight
Well, I'm begrudgingly taking the 'extras' off Ange's Dakar.
Why begrudgingly?
Because not only had I got her bike so well sorted but the build quality's in a different league to the X, there's now nowhere simple to mount stuff like an Autocom, the issues of screen, luggage, fuel range etc etc. are starting to become apparent...and expensive.
The way I see it the few advantages the Xcountry has over this Dakar are, the X is lighter, more punchy engine, better handling.
I'm flippin' tempted to keep the Dakar myself and sort it out even further in case she changes her mind
Why begrudgingly?
Because not only had I got her bike so well sorted but the build quality's in a different league to the X, there's now nowhere simple to mount stuff like an Autocom, the issues of screen, luggage, fuel range etc etc. are starting to become apparent...and expensive.
The way I see it the few advantages the Xcountry has over this Dakar are, the X is lighter, more punchy engine, better handling.
I'm flippin' tempted to keep the Dakar myself and sort it out even further in case she changes her mind
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Have a look under the false tank. I've mounted an autocom, amplirider etc in the middle and on the left side tucked in a Kenwood radio for bike to bike. Not spacious but it works.
Have a look under the false tank. I've mounted an autocom, amplirider etc in the middle and on the left side tucked in a Kenwood radio for bike to bike. Not spacious but it works.
Thanks yes, I'd planned to fix one there
but may just go for a Sena/Scala headset instead.
For what it's worth ...
... the Scala headsets are a much simpler set up, work well (up to 400m) and take up no space on the bike
Thanks yes, I'd planned to fix one there
... the Scala headsets are a much simpler set up, work well (up to 400m) and take up no space on the bike
... the Scala headsets are a much simpler set up, work well (up to 400m) and take up no space on the bike
No shit Sherlock
Just kidding, yes I know and that's why I'm considering it although I still need radio on my bike
Initial reactions, pro's as expected ...... cons mainly expected:
Not as 'planted' as Dakar
Prefer Dakar for Motorway.
Unstable in side wind.
Generally though, more confidence inspiring which is what it's about so get's the
Not as 'planted' as Dakar
Prefer Dakar for Motorway.
Unstable in side wind.
Generally though, more confidence inspiring which is what it's about so get's the
Initial reactions, pro's as expected ...... cons mainly expected:
Not as 'planted' as Dakar
Prefer Dakar for Motorway.
Unstable in side wind.
Generally though, more confidence inspiring which is what it's about so get's the
Bet there was some wind up there today as well!
Been foul round here all day
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