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Message started by Gus on 07/26/16 at 11:56:13

Title: drool worthy thumper
Post by Gus on 07/26/16 at 11:56:13

I looked @ this bike! I think I'm in love[ch55357][ch56845]

2000 Aprilia Pegosa 650 thumper

Title: Re: drool worthy thumper
Post by zipidachimp on 07/26/16 at 13:33:08

Which raises the question: why is there no 'street' thumper, non-cruiser, for us 'old farts'?
I have to make my own, half-assed as it is!
There is a market, world-wide, if someone had any guts, or imagination! 8-)

Title: Re: drool worthy thumper
Post by gizzo on 07/26/16 at 14:18:00

There are a few if you look around. Mostly ADV type bikes. Guess not enough people really want a road thumper or there'd be more to choose from. Honda is helping with the little cbr single. Check out the SWM (speedy working motors ) range. Some cool retros. Enfield has always been around but almost universally dismissed as a novelty bike.

Title: Re: drool worthy thumper
Post by Gus on 07/26/16 at 14:21:34

It's tough for us thumpusiasts. Not much out there! Very few in the 400 & up class. A few in the 250cc class.
None with the reputation of our beloved Savage

Title: Re: drool worthy thumper
Post by pg on 07/26/16 at 14:40:22

Here is my KLR, it is a 650 thumper as well.

http://i57.tinypic.com/mjpyeb.jpg

Best regards,

Title: Re: drool worthy thumper
Post by Gus on 07/26/16 at 14:44:46

Pg, that's a nice bike! What's the standover height on that bike?

Title: Re: drool worthy thumper
Post by pg on 07/26/16 at 14:51:32

Not exactly sure; although, I have a 30 inch in-seem and the weight is on the balls of my feet and I'm guessing my heels are an inch off the ground. Actually, I just turned 20K on it today. 8-)

Best regards,

Title: Re: drool worthy thumper
Post by zipidachimp on 07/27/16 at 00:56:18

pg: ever been tempted by a v-strom 650?
I could be, if the footpegs were a bit forward. darn old knees!
My ideal bike would have a suz v-twin, Bonny or Manx frame, forward footpegs, monoshock, tracker bars, weight under 420 lbs wet!!!! 8-)

Title: Re: drool worthy thumper
Post by pg on 07/27/16 at 05:02:30

I sure have, I bought a v-strom a month ago! I can't imagine a finer 650cc motorcycle.

Best regards,

Title: Re: drool worthy thumper
Post by Gus on 07/27/16 at 05:57:46

I've looked at the v-Strom and been tempted. They look like a fine machine.

Title: Re: drool worthy thumper
Post by Dave on 07/27/16 at 06:11:22

Since we have drifted from the Thumper theme to a twin....the SV650 is a great bargain on the used market, and a very capable bike.

Title: Re: drool worthy thumper
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/27/16 at 06:46:24

Looks Nimble,, but my legs are short.

Title: Re: drool worthy thumper
Post by Dave on 07/27/16 at 07:03:49

KLR 650 seat height is listed as 35"
SV650 is listed as 31.5"
VStrom 650 is listed as 32"
Savage is listed as 26"

Title: Re: drool worthy thumper
Post by Gus on 07/27/16 at 07:19:20

The Aprilia thumper stand over is listed @ 32". Astride it; it was comfortable for me but close to the end of my range. My inseam is 33"

Title: Re: drool worthy thumper
Post by zipidachimp on 07/27/16 at 12:51:31

sorry if I hi-jacked the thread! Ever notice that modern bikes have no under-frame? Where could I attach the footpegs?, otherwise the SV650 would be ideal! 8-)

Title: Re: drool worthy thumper
Post by gizzo on 07/27/16 at 13:52:13

How about a bracket the reverse of a rearset bracket? Forwardset bracket. Shouldn't be too hard. If you de-sporterised it though, would you not be better off just buying a v strom in the first place? Love the sv650. The Japanese Pantah :)

Title: Re: drool worthy thumper
Post by old_rider on 07/28/16 at 14:12:26

I kinda like the looks of that SV650 (street warrior without the cowls), with the aluma frame showing and looks like bare essentials.
I'm going to have to check the site and see what prices are ranging for used ones....
Of course, i'm still at the which bike to keep stage if I elect to get another one....but that SV sure looks interesting enough for me to check up on.