Budget adventure bike

[ZX Raziel]

Best budget adventure bike in my book is the TDM 900.
Light, powerful enough for 2 up with camping gear, excellent fuel economy and Yamaha build quality and reliability. Even ok for 'big bike' off roading in Europe - although tyre choice is limited.

They were spurned (the 850 and 900) in this country but proving now to be ahead of their time. You can still get them for very little money although they are slowly gaining in popularity as people start to appreciate how good they are.

So very true , great bike , paralel twin with enough punch , low fuel consumption , good looking IMO . (thumbs)

[Multirider]

i have had 2 off your list, the Caponord and the 1000 Multistrada.

I had the Capo new is 04 until a scrote nicked in 07 which 20,00 on it - brilliant bike, when the engine loosened up it 5k it was great to ride. Reliability was faultless and the build quality excellent.

The Multi was more road orientated, with its 17in front wheel, it did go off piste though. A hoot to ride, never let me down, toured Europe on it 4 times without hiccups ( The Dolomites in a Duke is very special!)

[Will]

Suzuki DL1000 would be my choice out of that lot

I've heard about slow speed snatching and poor fueling at low revs ???

All cured with a new ECU. New models already have it, older models can have it replaced under warranty.

From his choices I don't think he's looking at a new bike. Think he's talking about this one

Spot on Ralph early bike 2003 ish

[-Ralph-]

Only problem I have with the TDM in this company, is 75bhp.

Tiger and V-Strom Thou are both above 100bhp and have as much power as you'll ever need on the road.

[-Ralph-]

Have you thought about a 1000 Varadero?

[Will]

Have you thought about a 1000 Varadero?

Had a carb model few years back didn't really gel with it

[-Ralph-]

Don't forget if you're considering a V-Strom to also look at the Kwak KL1000V

[SteveR]

Have you thought about a 1000 Varadero?

Had a carb model few years back didn't really gel with it

Big heavy Mutha's I agree, I own one! But don't rule out a FI version, better economy and performance and a wonderful mile muncher. And they WILL go off road, albeit not too much mud please (thumbs)

And never, never, never drop it off road without a crane or two mates being handy!! :whistle:

[PHILinFRANCE]

Gotta admit i'm very suprised at the TDM850 (thumbs)

[Alan29]

Don't discount DL650.
Did 30,000 fault free miles on mine including trips to the Pyrenees two up.
Properly comfortable.
Plenty of real-life grunt and 65mpg!