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    It ain't no XRV but ........

    It is a Honda and a cousin of the Transalp.

    Just a thought ........

    If you had a KTM 990 that lights the fire inside, does distance great , you really loved and wanted to keep.

    and........

    If you had a Suzuki DRZ400 for real offroading and chucking about in the mud, but really not much use for road work.

    and............

    You thought you needed a captain sensible bike for doing your RoSPA stuff and nipping around when firing up the KTM was overkill.

    Would you .........

    Consider a 2000 Deauville 650 ??

    Opinions please ????
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    Re: It ain't no XRV but ........

    Nice bike but I don't know why it needs to be so heavy.

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    Re: It ain't no XRV but ........

    It's the silverwing of it's day...

    Rode the Revere, then the NTV and can understand why they did a faired version with built in panniers..

    It really does though depend on what you want it for... personally I think the CB500/600S (if we're sticking with Honda's) is a lot better, more economical and easier bike for short/medium commuting/GP usage
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    Re: It ain't no XRV but ........

    Quote Originally Posted by Wee Jack View Post
    Would you .........

    Consider a 2000 Deauville 650 ??

    Opinions please ????


    OR save a few quid, and get the same experience with a pipe and slippers!!!!



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    Re: It ain't no XRV but ........

    Quote Originally Posted by Wee Jack View Post
    Would you .........
    Consider a 2000 Deauville 650 ??
    Opinions please ????
    I was considering an 04 Deauville 650 when I found the Transalp.
    Two of my mates at work have Deauvilles and they both only get 140 miles out of a tank whereas the Transalp gets 170 Miles.
    So I would rather get a Transalp.
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    Re: It ain't no XRV but ........

    Quote Originally Posted by Wee Jack View Post

    ................Consider a 2000 Deauville 650 ??

    Opinions please ????


    I'd rather ride a knackered and blind pit pony with chronic bronchitis and stinking gravel!

    you did ask

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    Re: It ain't no XRV but ........

    Quote Originally Posted by Wee Jack View Post
    It is a Honda and a cousin of the Transalp.

    Just a thought ........



    Would you .........

    Consider a 2000 Deauville 650 ??

    Opinions please ????

    I went to your favorite dealer to look at a Deauville when I past my test but ended up with your old Transalp result
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    Re: It ain't no XRV but ........

    If you're looking for something with fairing on, I'd go the opposite way and get an old BMW K75 or K100...

    If I was commuting long distances in winter, I'd want to be on something like that...

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    rode one as a loan bike.......I wouldn't do it again....agree with previous post BMW's much more sensible choice

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    Re: It ain't no XRV but ........

    Quote Originally Posted by Yeti View Post


    I'd rather ride a knackered and blind pit pony with chronic bronchitis and stinking gravel!

    you did ask
    my thoughts exactly comon jack i canna see you on one o dem
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