BMW G650X Challenge

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  1. Delkancott

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    So I’ve wanted an enduro style bike for quite a long time. Never owned any motorcycle and don’t have a ton of experience riding one (although I have a lot of hours behind a various numbers of non-car wheels and levers). Opportunity presented itself yesterday to pick up a BMW G650X cheap (with a known voltage issue). This would be my first bike. Mostly for booting around town and along the coast here. Have done a bit of reading. Any experience from the group here? If it helps, I’m 6,2” about 220 so height of an enduro shouldn’t be an issue. Asking price is $1000 with 3500 miles on it.
     
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    That sounds like a steal, but I have never worked on a bmw bike. The only thing about that style of bike is the height and weight tends to make them less beginner friendly. I doubt that it's a real heavy bike but they tend to be top heavy. They are also a little porky for off roading.
     
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    That's actually a lot lighter bike than I expected. 317 dry is pretty dang good. But it is tall, almost 37" seat height.

    53hp in a 350 pound bike should be fast.
     
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    Thanks for the replies. I trust the guy selling it as he's a friend and wasn't looking to sell until I showed interest in getting my own bike. Just trying to prepare myself for all the other things I'd have to spend money on too.
     
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    I've always wanted to get an onroad/offroad motorcycle to drive around for fun / short trips. Maybe some day.... Keep us updated with your decision and maybe post some fun pics... :D
     
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