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I’ve not ridden the Yamaha,but they seem to be rated well by those that own one,
I think the big thing is what do you intend to use it for,?
The 701/690 is an all out dirt bike,
They are light,powerful,not very comfortable,very tall.
On the road,the suspension will feel choppy and harsh.
At speed the front will feel a bit flighty.
But then,when you turn off the road and hit the trails ,it all comes together and makes complete sense.
Also,they can be a bit of a hooligans bike,
They will wheelie with ease in the lower gears,over exuberance wiill have the rear tyre spinning up out of slow corners.
Personally I love my bikes this way but wouldn’t choose to ride one to Scotland
But a few hours over to Wales or wherever is fine
I’ve not ridden the Yamaha,but they seem to be rated well by those that own one,
I think the big thing is what do you intend to use it for,?
The 701/690 is an all out dirt bike,
They are light,powerful,not very comfortable,very tall.
On the road,the suspension will feel choppy and harsh.
At speed the front will feel a bit flighty.
But then,when you turn off the road and hit the trails ,it all comes together and makes complete sense.
Also,they can be a bit of a hooligans bike,
They will wheelie with ease in the lower gears,over exuberance wiill have the rear tyre spinning up out of slow corners.
Personally I love my bikes this way but wouldn’t choose to ride one to Scotland
But a few hours over to Wales or wherever is fine