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Midknyte
Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 12:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
http://www.motorcycledaily.com/07april08_2008bmw_g 650xcountry.htm

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Stealthxb
Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 01:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Love the concept.
Design leaves a lot to be desired.
I wish the Blast would receive a similar treatment.
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Xl1200r
Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 01:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
That low seat sort of makes it look like a trials bike on steroids.

I have to say that I dig it... having witnessed so many of my friends starting to get into riding in the past few months, I can't help but be pleased with companies building bikes more suitable to beginning riders...though this one may be a bit expensive.
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Swordsman
Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 01:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I dunno so much about a "beginner" bike with a "premium" price tag, though.
(And you know it will have a premium price!)

~SM
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Mikef5000
Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 01:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I love BMW's X line... but their tiny gas tanks take them off of my list entirely.
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Cityxslicker
Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 02:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
touratech has a monster tank that for that Xchallenge, but it is $1000.00
Maybe its a beginner adventure bike for those with experience, cuz that seat height and price will not be stealing any Blast deals from Buell
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Bcordb3
Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 02:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
The fuel tank is actually located below the seat. I couldn't find the capacity, I would imagine 4.5 to 5 gallons. Just a guess.
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Fasted
Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 03:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
read the impression in motorcyclist for some good info.

if you are worried about buell parts prices, bmw probably won't please you....

ktm has a fun 690 that comes in 3 flavors...it is pretty cool, but.....

THIS IS A BUELL SITE, RIGHT?
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Mikef5000
Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 03:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
The BMW motorcycles website lists the fuel capacity on the X bikes as 2.5 gallons.

That's unacceptable for me at least.

I think Touratech did make an upgrade, but it was only to 4 gallons, still pretty weak, but the location of the tank really limits them.
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Danger_dave
Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 03:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I have one at the moment.

It really is good. Range isn't a problem around here either.
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Bcordb3
Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 04:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Looking forward to reading your analysis Dave.

I would imagine it would be close to what the Buell 450 would have been.
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Danger_dave
Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 04:47 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I'm not doing the test - just got it to ride for a few days.

Really enjoying it. wheels handlebars motor seat and not much else - just how I like 'em.

Handles great on and off road.

I had a burn on the motard too and didn't connect with it. It had abs and it was just wrong for that type of bike.

But this thing is pretty nifty.

http://homepage.mac.com/david_cohen_design/.Pictur es/misc2/x3.jpg

http://homepage.mac.com/david_cohen_design/.Pictur es/misc2/x4.jpg
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