Turbo_Bimmer
Registered user
Hello all, first post here.
My background? I've been doing motocross in my 14-27 years of age (RM125). After, the wife didn't want me to have a road bike because I was a new father etc, etc. So I went in car racing LOL.
Fast forward many years later, kid is living by her own, wife is gone, I'm free ;-)
I've owned BMWs (cars) for the last 26 years (even my racecar), so my hart is with the brand. I like the styling, off-road capability, technology of the 650GS.
I am shopping for a bike that will be used maybe 80% road and some trails.
The problem I have, is to justify the price of an older BMW bike compared to a more recent japanese bike.
To put you guys in perspective, I am in Canada (BMW is seens as 'high end' and luxury, so anything with the badge commands a high price).
My friend just bought a 2017 KLR650 3 months ago. With the crash bars, and the aluminum cases, he paid $5000 CND.
When I look for a 2012 650 Sertao no crash bars, no cases, the price is $7000 CND !
A 2007 G650 is $6000 CND !!
A 2002 F650 Dakar is $5500 CND !!!
So, does it worth the extra $$ for the BMW bikes?
Are the older bikes, like the 2002 Dakar still a good choice, for the same price of a 15 years younger Kawa?
I don't want to rebuild an engine and clutch in addition to the purchased price, at least, not in the first years.
Thank for you inputs.
My background? I've been doing motocross in my 14-27 years of age (RM125). After, the wife didn't want me to have a road bike because I was a new father etc, etc. So I went in car racing LOL.
Fast forward many years later, kid is living by her own, wife is gone, I'm free ;-)
I've owned BMWs (cars) for the last 26 years (even my racecar), so my hart is with the brand. I like the styling, off-road capability, technology of the 650GS.
I am shopping for a bike that will be used maybe 80% road and some trails.
The problem I have, is to justify the price of an older BMW bike compared to a more recent japanese bike.
To put you guys in perspective, I am in Canada (BMW is seens as 'high end' and luxury, so anything with the badge commands a high price).
My friend just bought a 2017 KLR650 3 months ago. With the crash bars, and the aluminum cases, he paid $5000 CND.
When I look for a 2012 650 Sertao no crash bars, no cases, the price is $7000 CND !
A 2007 G650 is $6000 CND !!
A 2002 F650 Dakar is $5500 CND !!!
So, does it worth the extra $$ for the BMW bikes?
Are the older bikes, like the 2002 Dakar still a good choice, for the same price of a 15 years younger Kawa?
I don't want to rebuild an engine and clutch in addition to the purchased price, at least, not in the first years.
Thank for you inputs.