Probably should have posted this in the Thumpers section but here we go.
Mate of mine has owned a Yammy XT660X for the past 2 years for thrashing around the lcoal roads of Yorkshire and a short commute to work. The X model is the one with the road wheels,suzzys, brakes and tyres . Supermotard stylee.
He's thinking of doing a bit of offroad (cant really afford 2 bikes) possibly the very occasional camping trip so he's thinking of the Tenere BUT I suggested he also looks at the X Challenge. Now forget luggage carrying ability for a moment 'cos he's quite adept at travelling light , what are the pro's and cons of each and specifically how vibey is the beemer /whats it like on longer trips ? I've no idea how that engine compares to the F650 engine.
He's also concerned that the X Challenge will be an obsolete model in a years time. Will this have a negative effect on values OR do we think it will help it to continue to be a desirable used machine ?
Over to you lot
Mate of mine has owned a Yammy XT660X for the past 2 years for thrashing around the lcoal roads of Yorkshire and a short commute to work. The X model is the one with the road wheels,suzzys, brakes and tyres . Supermotard stylee.
He's thinking of doing a bit of offroad (cant really afford 2 bikes) possibly the very occasional camping trip so he's thinking of the Tenere BUT I suggested he also looks at the X Challenge. Now forget luggage carrying ability for a moment 'cos he's quite adept at travelling light , what are the pro's and cons of each and specifically how vibey is the beemer /whats it like on longer trips ? I've no idea how that engine compares to the F650 engine.
He's also concerned that the X Challenge will be an obsolete model in a years time. Will this have a negative effect on values OR do we think it will help it to continue to be a desirable used machine ?
Over to you lot