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Re: [St] 675 Tiger
- Subject: Re: [St] 675 Tiger
- From: Paul Traina <pst@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 21:56:14 -0700
Again, what's the hatred of the DL650? I'm not asking to antagonize,
I'm asking because it seems like a really good off-road bike with most
of the features you're specifying.
V-twin doesn't seem to be a disadvantage in a dual sport, it's nice
and narrow, low CG.
On Aug 1, 2008, at 7:26 PM, BrettWilson21@xxxxxxx wrote:
I know Triumph have said that they are done with off road bikes..
but they
say a lot of stuff just to keep us guessing and interested.
IMHO the 675 motor is a class leader and lends itself nicely to a
number of
applications. A mid weight tourer is one that springs to mind.
The other is a mid weight off road bike, with true off road
capability and a
centre of gravity as low as possible, while maintaining reasonable
ground
clearance. A tough compromise I know, however, done well this bike
would be a real
competitor to the likes of KTM & BMW. If the 675 motor in this
application
was tuned for bottom end, mid range and as much torque as possible,
mounted in a
capable frame, it would make for a great "adventure tourer", as the
catagory
is now known.The ability to be able to carry a high fuel load would
also be a
great advantage. Anyone who has seen where the BMW GS's and KTM 990
etc can go
will know what I mean.
Maybe if we keep talking about it, or even offer our services to
Triumphs R&D
dept we might see something emerge???
Brett
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