steveR wrote:
davidscott wrote:
KTM 690 or the gorgeous new Husky 710?
Should eat the road miles and be comfy but nowhere near as heavy as the big adventure bikes.
Still heavy compared to mid size enduro bikes though but far more practical and decent service gaps for touring.
I would be tempted if I went to one bike for road and trail riding.
My lack of ability would slow me down on the nadgery stuff but I would be happy to compromise.
I have a couple of recommendations for the 701 from residents of this Parish!! My trouble is finding where I can have a test spin on one...! Suggestions anyone, nearish to Shropshire?
The 701 is probs a bit lighter than my present trailie/adv, an XR400 based trail bike from Brazil! And the 701 is easily twice the power of the NX4.
If you fancy a trip to East Sussex, they have the enduro and supermoto on test but I guess it's a bit far for you. I didn't dare try it just in case.
I also stand by 60 road miles each way on an enduro bike regularly can't do it any good - it's not exactly what it's designed for as its a competition bike, not a commuter. It's doable but can't be recommended.