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07/26/16 at 11:56:13
I looked @ this bike! I think I'm in love
2000 Aprilia Pegosa 650 thumper
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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!
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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.
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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
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07/26/16 at 14:40:22
Here is my KLR, it is a 650 thumper as well.
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07/26/16 at 14:44:46
Pg, that's a nice bike! What's the standover height on that bike?
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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.
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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!!!!
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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.
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07/27/16 at 05:57:46
I've looked at the v-Strom and been tempted. They look like a fine machine.
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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.
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07/27/16 at 06:46:24
Looks Nimble,, but my legs are short.
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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"
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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"
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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!
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