[Euroned]

I am 6'1 and had the same sorta dilema nearly 2 yrs ago....i test rode the bmw GS650, KTM duke, Suzuki vstrom 650 and the 650 TA.
My thoughts about each:

BMW GS was comfortable quiet and pleasant...but basically too boring!

KTM lovely noise lots power, but too open and thin seat, would be uncomfortable over a journey, and small tank!

Vstom lovely bike, lots power, comfortable and good position, but had major buffetting 50mph+ and found throttle very on/off difficult to control.

I lastly rode the TA instantly knew this was the one, comfortable, good position, nice seat, steady power input, pokey enough for getting out of trouble and i get near 200miles to the tank! I have also toured France on my TA and found no problems with the bike or myself over 800miles in a week!
I have test ridden the 700 TA and it remind me of my old trail bike, DR350, feeling very small and narrow, but better brakes and engine. If i could have that engine and brakes on my 650...just perfect!


Hope this helps, good luck!


Neil