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Old 29-04-08, 07:16 PM
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Exclamation F650 Gs Dakar or normal gs

Very seriously considering 1!!!!!

Just need to find a good deal, idealy with luggage but an oldish 1 due to price.

If i do get one in time i might join the E2E

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Old 29-04-08, 07:19 PM
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Re: F650 Gs Dakar or normal gs

Get the Dakar, cooler name + better colour scheme!!!

i don't know what differences they hold mechanically though
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Old 29-04-08, 08:28 PM
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Re: F650 Gs Dakar or normal gs

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Get the Dakar, cooler name + better colour scheme!!!

i don't know what differences they hold mechanically though

I think they have handguards/bigger screen and a 21front 18back set up

Plus higher sus which would be good for me
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Old 29-04-08, 08:47 PM
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Very seriously considering 1!!!!!

Just need to find a good deal, idealy with luggage but an oldish 1 due to price.

If i do get one in time i might join the E2E

Fingurs crossed
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Old 29-04-08, 08:54 PM
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If your a member of the UKgs's forum can you keep a look out for some for sale ow Dark Lord?!

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KTM 990 Adventure Dakar colours are better tho, the "Orange Side" also has voices too.......
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Old 29-04-08, 09:05 PM
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KTM 990 Adventure Dakar colours are better tho, the "Orange Side" also has voices too.......

They do actually have stronger voices, but then the bank balance and my age also have extreamly loud voices



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Old 29-04-08, 09:06 PM
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Dakar is a prettier bike
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Old 29-04-08, 09:30 PM
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I think they have handguards/bigger screen and a 21front 18back set up

Plus higher sus which would be good for me
21 front correct but still a 17 rear.

What will you use it for? if it's mainly road use then get the GS. if you like a bit of off-roading as well then go for the Dakar.

the later versions are twin-spark, makes for a less vibey ride and better fuel economy.

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