Varadero or Ktm?
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Which of this bike worth riding? headache liaoz..
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nvr heard of varadero leh... but if u wan ur ktm to be in tip top condition(if u love ur bike) quite ex... 1 mth send service abt 200 bucks... if u haf ur instalment to continue, think of how much u spend per mth... bt 300++
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U ride Ktm?
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wah those bikes are way way different. honda may call the varadero an "adventure sports" bike, that claims off-road capability. but look at the tyres, look at the shocks, and then the engine. i don't think it can handle off-road riding, unless you mean very mild terrain. it's like a hybrid, makes road riding easy, and can handle some light terrain. but if you're thinking of trailing, i think the KTM is a better choice. but as mentioned, it's a pure-bred race bike, maintenance is going to be steep. friend of mine has a KTM4, damn nice, but only if you can afford it. not saying you don't, but set aside a sum of money.Originally posted by Xtream:Which of this bike worth riding? headache liaoz..
i thought about riding a varadero, think it's a very nice bike, can handle everyday riding. point to consider: are you upgrading your bike once you take class 2A or class 2? there's virtually no market for second hand ones, as far as the supply side is concerned. so you'll lose quite a bit if you plan to sell yours. maybe the demand is there, but other riders would probably think the same as me: rare on road, parts hard to find. i only know of 3 bikes that use a 125cc v-twin engine. honda shadow 125, yamaha dragstar 125 and varadero 125. hard to find parts. if your fairings need replacing? oh good luck man, the dealer would be laughing all the way to the bank.
how about a WR if you're into trailing? heavier and less powered than a KTM200, but nice and reliable? just my $0.02.
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nope... my fren does... y??Originally posted by Arrow19:nvr heard of varadero leh... but if u wan ur ktm to be in tip top condition(if u love ur bike) quite ex... 1 mth send service abt 200 bucks... if u haf ur instalment to continue, think of how much u spend per mth... bt 300++
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wat is varadero? nvr heard b4 sia... care to share?
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seen an africa twin before? half-fairing, with visor, rest of bike look like scrambler. that's the typical adventure sports bike. got varadero 1000cc and 125cc version. looks abt the same, but smaller, more streamlined.Originally posted by Arrow19:wat is varadero? nvr heard b4 sia... care to share?
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ok a picture paints a thousand words... go here!Originally posted by Arrow19:wat is varadero? nvr heard b4 sia... care to share?
http://195.171.36.180/pages/flash/uk/show/varadero_125/index.htm
be warned though.. this bike is damn ex! $9.5k++ OTR
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Ha..ha... you just cant forget this bike huh? Hee....Originally posted by l3stat:ok a picture paints a thousand words... go here!
http://195.171.36.180/pages/flash/uk/show/varadero_125/index.htm
be warned though.. this bike is damn ex! $9.5k++ OTR -
sigh... love at first sight... but my caveats about it still remain...Originally posted by runner 180:Ha..ha... you just cant forget this bike huh? Hee....
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eh yah one more thing... checked around and found out that it's very hard to find accessories for varadero 125. so if you're thinking of adding side panniers to make it more "africa twin-like", haiz... givi don't have, nonfango also don't have... stupid kappa site in italian i can't read... but still can add the top box lar...
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