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Apr 17 2016 07:03am
Hello everyone,

I will need/want a new motorcycle (can be 2-3 y/o used) for this summer's season.

I went trought some drive tests on Kawasaki, honda, yamaha and tested a few different models like the 450r, 450L, shadow, z1000, z750, zx1400, versys, er6n, vstar1100,xt250,gsxr750.

My decision is that I need a bike to go all around and not so expensive to insure etc (Quebec shit prices on insurance/plate -.- ). Something that allow me to be confortable on roads for 200-300 kms max and good in the forest on non-paved roads.

I came to the conclusion that I'd like something like a xr650 or 690 enduro. I do not plan to get something like the bmw gs or anything related.


I see that I can get a xr650L for cheap enought but I do not like the fact that it's a free air engine and would prefer something with a liquid cooled engine (like the r version).

Do you guys have suggestions on what to look at ? Do you owe something similar ? Do you ride a free air ?

suggestions/infos/discussions are highly appreciated.
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Apr 17 2016 07:20am
Well shit...

Just saw the 2017 FZ-10 from yamaha.. Now I'm in love :drool:
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Apr 19 2016 09:24am
zx1400 and gsxr750 not so good on the dirt m8
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Apr 19 2016 09:47am
seems like you dont even know what you want yet.
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Apr 19 2016 10:54am
I've ridden an xr650r on dirtroads.

they don't fuck around. it was really fast
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Apr 19 2016 03:36pm
Quote (jimmyhoud @ Apr 19 2016 10:24am)
zx1400 and gsxr750 not so good on the dirt m8


Have you not seen the gixxer with mud tires video hahaha ? But yeah, just stated what I tried.

Quote (Krnboi12345 @ Apr 19 2016 10:47am)
seems like you dont even know what you want yet.


Maybe it seems, but it's not...
I need a dual like the 650xr or the 690ktm


Quote (Cjarvis @ Apr 19 2016 11:54am)
I've ridden an xr650r on dirtroads.

they don't fuck around. it was really fast



Yeah I know one of my dad's friend who had one with new jetting and it's damn crazy.

Also decompressor is really dope on these for the kick start option :p


This post was edited by IHateDuriel on Apr 19 2016 03:37pm
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Apr 19 2016 04:21pm
well you like typing in green so....
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Apr 20 2016 01:17pm
Quote (Orakpo @ Apr 19 2016 05:21pm)
well you like typing in green so....


Oh so I should go for Kawasaki on the KLR,

right on !
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Apr 21 2016 04:50am
My dad and I both bought 2016 fz-09s really awesome bikes
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Quote (Seejay @ Apr 21 2016 05:50am)
My dad and I both bought 2016 fz-09s really awesome bikes


Yeah those looks very nice. Any idea whats the going price for plate/insurance in Quebec ?


Also Honda, why you no make a xr650r 2016 road legal :((
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