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Originally Posted by
marques
I am very concerned about the durability. Members of the forum are suggesting 100 k before an engine rebuild. Which is ridiculous. Other bikes I've had have been hammered and lasted over 4 times that.
As for quality I think all manufacturers are the same.
Having said that I feel majestic every time I ride her and I have had no problems at 50 k.
The suspension and is very bad. The exhaust is terrible and the rear wheel Cush drives need replacing periodically.
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Hiya, here is my penny's worth.
1. All manufacturers are the same. Not true. Yamaha and Honda are the 2 best in the world for quality, the other Japs are also very good and then Europe and the States. Asia is getting better fast.
2. Yamaha quality (and Honda) also depends on the model and where it is made. Japanese made is the top, but the Tenere is made in Europe.
3. In my experience of owning 3 XTXs the overall quality is excellent.
4. The rest really depends on you and how the bike is used, abused and looked after.
Over to you, Simon
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(Now sold on, sob) 2011 Blue XT660X with gold wheels, was 26,500 km.
Engine mods: K&N Stage 1 filter, DNA Stage 2 filter, snorkel removed, Kev fuel mod fitted.
Plus: smoked Puig screen, Yam aluminium sump guard, Yamaha / Acerbis handguards, Givi Trekker aluminium side cases, Leo Vince X3 cans plus Kev front fork mod and Fender Xtender. Just fitted Michelin Road Pilot 3 tyres.
SOLD the XTX for a Super Ten 1200. And just bought a Raptor 700 so staying on here for some tips....
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