I bought an XRV in 2023. The ergos of the XRV are just perfect for me. Having had surgery on both knees, both shoulders, back etc, I got off my VFR Crosstourer and onto the XRV, and it was just perfect. I struggle to do 3 hours on the VFR, and the XRV, the day I bought it, I rode 1200 kms non stop. Just comfortable. That on it's own was reason enough for me to get one. Now after a lot of measuring, I've determined that compared to my VFR the basic rider position is almost identical. But the VFR foot pegs are about 100mm closer to the rear wheel, and maybe 25mm higher than the pegs on the XRV (I think they're a drop peg non standard). So I'm fabricating new foot peg mounts for the VFR to mimic the XRV riding position.
Thanks again. Sure my Vstrom has ABS pure and simple but i have changed the rectifier and with all 12 volt power the electrics should be super clean then greased and all chassis connections should be good. I would like less weight and lower COG.
I have mine and riding it since July 1993: Was hoping Honda would revive it as a Africa Twin 750 or 800 max. but instead gave us 1000 and then 1100 (car's engines are downsizing but motorbikes are upsizing :-(, way too big and expensive and the 750 Transalp (I had 2 Transalps 600 before my Africa Twin) doesn't give me the expected feeling... So if and when my AT dies before me I'll be looking at the smaller and cheaper bikes, possibly Chinese or from elsewhere
Doing the little bit of offroad i've done i feel it's a tad heavy for riding off-road solo for a long distance. Definitely not saying it's not capably as it definitely is but if you are trying to pick up it can get to be difficult after a few of them.
I know, even when i was riding my xr650r wihch was 277lbs. Dropping it several times gets you tires of picking up. Specially if there is a slope of any king. I want to get better at offroading, but i have a crf250l rally now for that.
I bought an XRV in 2023. The ergos of the XRV are just perfect for me. Having had surgery on both knees, both shoulders, back etc, I got off my VFR Crosstourer and onto the XRV, and it was just perfect. I struggle to do 3 hours on the VFR, and the XRV, the day I bought it, I rode 1200 kms non stop. Just comfortable. That on it's own was reason enough for me to get one. Now after a lot of measuring, I've determined that compared to my VFR the basic rider position is almost identical. But the VFR foot pegs are about 100mm closer to the rear wheel, and maybe 25mm higher than the pegs on the XRV (I think they're a drop peg non standard). So I'm fabricating new foot peg mounts for the VFR to mimic the XRV riding position.
I drive an old Queen, and I will never replace it. they will never leave you on the road
Thanks again. Sure my Vstrom has ABS pure and simple but i have changed the rectifier and with all 12 volt power the electrics should be super clean then greased and all chassis connections should be good. I would like less weight and lower COG.
I have mine and riding it since July 1993: Was hoping Honda would revive it as a Africa Twin 750 or 800 max. but instead gave us 1000 and then 1100 (car's engines are downsizing but motorbikes are upsizing :-(, way too big and expensive and the 750 Transalp (I had 2 Transalps 600 before my Africa Twin) doesn't give me the expected feeling...
So if and when my AT dies before me I'll be looking at the smaller and cheaper bikes, possibly Chinese or from elsewhere
Still thinking of selling my zrx1200r and getting one
Doing the little bit of offroad i've done i feel it's a tad heavy for riding off-road solo for a long distance. Definitely not saying it's not capably as it definitely is but if you are trying to pick up it can get to be difficult after a few of them.
I know, even when i was riding my xr650r wihch was 277lbs. Dropping it several times gets you tires of picking up. Specially if there is a slope of any king. I want to get better at offroading, but i have a crf250l rally now for that.
Do you think its a good bike to learn basic offroad riding?
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