2003 BMW F650GS Dakar vs. Honda XR650L (Motorcycle-usa.com)
Model(s) covered: 2003 BMW F 650 GS Dakar, 2003 Honda XR 650 L
Dual-sport motorcycles are the great enigma of the motorcycle industry. They are a breed which allows adventurers to branch out and ride on virtually any terrain at any given moment. That's the theory. However, as well we all know, freedom comes at a price, and the freedom offered by these dual sport machines is no different.
We chose two-dual sports with opposing strengths to see if it's best to have refined street capabilities or a taste for the dirty stuff.
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