I have an Xcountry!

[peepingtom]

I wanted something a lot smaller than my crf Africa twin . I wasn’t looking for one but this turned up and I couldn’t turn it down. Not a massive spec but has some nice bits and is ready to go

 

[Belgian Beemer]

Nice one!.....I have one too, amazing bikes

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[wreck diver]

Very nice.
How do they compare to a f650 gs?

 

[peepingtom]

Nice one!.....I have one too, amazing bikes

That looks stunning

Very nice.
How do they compare to a f650 gs?

I’m not the best person to ask but what I’d say is it’s smaller and looks a lot better and feels A bit more modern.

 

[Belgian Beemer]

The F650 GS (single) has slightly less power, but is quite a bit heavier. The X country has 52hp and weighs only 147kg. I've never ridden a F650 GS, so can't compare handling etc.
The F650 GS Twin is a completely different animal.

 

[King Rat]

Very nice.
How do they compare to a f650 gs?

Way, way better! 158kgs fuelled to 75% and 53hp... but realistically 50hp now they are 10 years old. Just amazing, charming, nimble, sensitive, quick enough and can cope with motorway, but it is a shame to waste the fun on long boring runs! Economic too, my returns are legendary, best I have achieved is over 92mpg, loaded and on a run for work, there and back in the day. Generally around the 80mpg mark. People doing track days have been unable to get below 75mpg. Most I have done in a day, which included taking pictures and finding little, out of the way clues down tiny westcountry lanes was 769 miles.

Peepingtom - get that gear shift changed for the steel one off a F650, the alloy one is too strong and if you have a spill it will bend the gearbox shaft - the steel one will bend before the shaft. They are only about £15.

PS I have a headlight guard if you want one....

 

[wreck diver]

Thanks
Iv always liked the look of the XC but never sat on one.
I've got a f650 and really enjoying it,leg room it just about enough.Perhaps the XC is a tad small then.

 

[Nutty]

I loved mine. One of the only bikes I’ve regretted selling.

 

[King Rat]

Thanks
Iv always liked the look of the XC but never sat on one.
I've got a f650 and really enjoying it,leg room it just about enough.Perhaps the XC is a tad small then.

Lighter but I don't think it is any less tall - try it and see. The X Challenge is the same bike on longer struts, 21 and 18 wheels and different plastics.. X Moto the same, 17" wheels instead.

 

[Micky]

Nice one Ian ... welcome to 'The Club'

Had both ... rode the F650GS through Russia, Siberia, Mongolia, the Gobi Desert and home ... on our first 'Long Way Home' trip

Heavier then the Xcountry, but maybe a little more robust

The Xcountry is lighter, a little more power, had mine to Hilltop. Full Akro Titanium exhaust, Wilbers suspension and other goodies ... I love it

Happiness is ...

Enjoy

 

[Ash]

Great wee bikes.
I had 3 & wouldn't rule out another.
If I could grow a few inches..

Enjoy & ride safe..

 

[Micky]

Great wee bikes.
I had 3 & wouldn't rule out another.
If I could grow a few inches..

Enjoy & ride safe..

Good one Ash .... you should never have got rid of the first, ne're mine the others that followed

Was looking for a link to your 'Happiness Is' thread to put in above ....

Trust you are keeping well

 

[dean0n0]

If you're long in the leg Hotrod do lowering brackets, not cheap, but good.

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[Micky]

Ash's original thread Happiness is

 

[Wardy]

Nice looking bike, enjoy.