"Off Road"
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I only ridden the 990 a couple miles off-road and a couple days on an F8... but I can imagine some people would say a big difference is the WP suspension... Also, having an 18" rear does make finding good tyres a lot easier.
The KTM salesman said so........
I've rode both and i found the 800 would pull-off from just above tick-over, where the 990 was like a switch, all or nothing.
Sure the 990 has far better suspension and i reckon it would take a couple of tumbles without picking up too much damage, as for the 800GS, I have heard of horror stories of the beak/screen taking a hit and taking the clocks out with it...... and I'd hate to think how much that lot would cost to repair.
The future may be different for the BMW group, this Nuda900RR is the first of a new breed of bike, and I reckon they have the 990 in the sights at BMW Motorrad. A 21/18 wheel combo, 25 litre fuel cell and some adjustable legs/shock will be needed to take on the 990, and even a single seat option to reduce weight, let's see what happens hey!......
I've rode both and i found the 800 would pull-off from just above tick-over, where the 990 was like a switch, all or nothing.
Sure the 990 has far better suspension and i reckon it would take a couple of tumbles without picking up too much damage, as for the 800GS, I have heard of horror stories of the beak/screen taking a hit and taking the clocks out with it...... and I'd hate to think how much that lot would cost to repair.
The future may be different for the BMW group, this Nuda900RR is the first of a new breed of bike, and I reckon they have the 990 in the sights at BMW Motorrad. A 21/18 wheel combo, 25 litre fuel cell and some adjustable legs/shock will be needed to take on the 990, and even a single seat option to reduce weight, let's see what happens hey!......
Have seen an 8 take a pretty hard knock:
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And as for a new breed... something like this
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And as for a new breed... something like this
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IJGser
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I LIKE THE LOOK OF THAT 
What is it
What is it
Clocks busted...................is this the kinda thing you're looking for
Anything would break, with that on top of it
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Anything would break, with that on top of it
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OH MY GOD.....I think I've just done a little man wee
How about this
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stephen.stallebrass
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Unless you're an off road god and or if you're gonna do some serious off road trails I think you'll be better off with something smaller. The F650/800 is the compromise people make when they envisage the long miles of adventure touring. At least that's my reasoning for choosing the F8. With some modifications I think it's probably as capable, if not more, than any of it's other competitors.
All bikes will do what you ask it, but some will do it better, whether by design or determination. Ive seen mopeds in the sahara, harley's in the jungle and sports bikes in the arctic... Ride what you have or whatever bike you love. I recall Austin Vince saying that you never hear riders say that they wish their bike was heavier or more cumbersome.
All bikes will do what you ask it, but some will do it better, whether by design or determination. Ive seen mopeds in the sahara, harley's in the jungle and sports bikes in the arctic... Ride what you have or whatever bike you love. I recall Austin Vince saying that you never hear riders say that they wish their bike was heavier or more cumbersome.
I hope they, if released, enclose the rear mudguard a little on the Nuda, as at present it looks like it gives about as much protection from the wet/mud as the X-Challenge, which is poor! Isn't that right Johnny?
Right. But you can have heavier and less cumbersome. Which I assume the 990 is over the 800
That Nuda looks interesting
Not the best footage and a whole lot of German narrative but a few good glimpses of the bike in motion. It certainly looks tall!
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I hope they, if released, enclose the rear mudguard a little on the Nuda, as at present it looks like it gives about as much protection from the wet/mud as the X-Challenge, which is poor! Isn't that right Johnny?
Too true, piss poor
casperghst42
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The lostrider rebuild is awesome.
But if one reads how much time and money he have put into it then one very fast discover that it would be cheaper to get an 2nd hand G650 xChallenge and add the parts Walther have on his and still end up with something which is more driveable off road. And probably cheaper...
Casper
But if one reads how much time and money he have put into it then one very fast discover that it would be cheaper to get an 2nd hand G650 xChallenge and add the parts Walther have on his and still end up with something which is more driveable off road. And probably cheaper...
Casper
Have seen an 8 take a pretty hard knock:
And as for a new breed... something like this
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