Regarding the mono engines, let put it this way. I've always ridden pretty powerful bikes, especially over the last few years. And the extra power given by a 2 cylinder engine cannot be matched by a mono. That might give more the idea of what I meant.DaveCon wrote:I wouldn't worry too much about it being a single cylinder. These engines are very capable plodders. The basic design goes back 30 years! An extra cylinder does not mean less vibration, designers have to do other things to get rid of the vibration, and not all vibration is the same. For example the 660 engine is a "thumper" at low revs which is hardly noticeable at higher revs (not that you can rev a single that high anyway). The GS800 is ok at lower revs but buzzes through the pegs at cruising speed which I find very uncomfortable (and is probably why the front sprocket fix is so well known!).Gab83 wrote:Thanks everybody for your opinions.
But it is just the fact that being a mono concerns me about its long trip capabilities. I might be wrong but more power and less vibration is always good.
Anyway, sounds like you've talked yourself into a KTM, so it's time to shit or get off the potty :laugh: But which one 690, 900, 990 ??? :laugh: (thumbs)
It seems that a lot of people find a lot of flaws in the GS. At the same time it is one of the most sold if the bunch though. Weird!
Regarding the KTM, it would only be the 990. The 690 is a mono, the 900 is a beast (and also very rare) and the 950 is almost impossible to find.
I am still very doubtful.
