Re: [St] 675 Tiger

[Kevin Dicks <rawsonboy@xxxxxxxxx>]

Where's the hatred you mentioned ?  This is a Triumph-based list, why would we debate the merits of a Suzuki ?

BTW, never quite understood why people see the Stroms as off-road machines.

--- On Sat, 8/2/08, Paul Traina <pst@xxxxxxx> wrote:

> From: Paul Traina <pst@xxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: [St] 675 Tiger
> To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008, 12:56 AM
> 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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