Best dual-sport for street use?

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Best dual-sport for street use?

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DR650 or KLR 650? Is there a lowering kit available for either bike? I would like a light, rugged bike for mostly commuting to work. I might hit the odd dirt road here and there, but the bike will get mostly street work. Any suggestions would be great!

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The KLR, from what I've seen around the net.
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mgdavis wrote:The KLR, from what I've seen around the net.
The '08 is a nice looking bike. I wonder how much it can be lowered?
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RC Fan wrote:
mgdavis wrote:The KLR, from what I've seen around the net.
The '08 is a nice looking bike. I wonder how much it can be lowered?
Lowering kits are available that will drop the rear end by up to 3". You lose a bit of your suspension travel, as well as some of the carrying capacity of the bike when you do this though.
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Gadjet wrote:Lowering kits are available that will drop the rear end by up to 3". You lose a bit of your suspension travel, as well as some of the carrying capacity of the bike when you do this though.
I think I can live with both of those things. Thanks for the info!
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The KLRis cheaper and better on the street and the DR is more powerful and better in the dirt.
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