I came to the XTR from a 955 Sprint ST, and don't regret it one bit. I had had an XTR before, so I knew what I was getting into, but once you adjust for the lower speeds, the bike's a blast. I'm sure you will love it.

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XT660R (2006)
XT600E (1994)
Triumph Trident 750 (1992)
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