Hello my lovelys!!! i could do with some assistance on deciding if i should get a XT 660X, been looking on the reviews and very mixed opinions about this bike. Looking for a bike to have a bit of fun on but also to be able to do some motorway if i had to, so has anyone had first hand expirience? look forward to hearing from you all, cheers. Ads.
A workmate of mine owned one and never had a bad word to say about it. His never left tarmac at all. Very capable on a motorway, but you may want the higher screen to deflect the wind if you do a lot of mileage.
I owned one for a few months last summer, and can't really remember why I sold it; probably found something else that took my fancy.
Regardless, I can tell you they're fine for say 80 mph cruising; neither vibration nor stability are a problem although the smallish screen might be. Good brakes too. And its in a different league (i.e. better) than the BMW G650GS - I tested one but found it gutless and frankly a toy in comparison. Wouldn't take either of them on a technical Devon trail but for adventuring or everyday transport, the XT is great.
