16k ha? little too steep,plus the weight...KTM!!!!

Quote from: dlearl476 on May 13, 2008, 08:37:27 PM
The only problem is, very few of us can ride two bikes at once.  Dual Sport bikes are always a compromise, but anyone who's ever sat on their street or touring bike, looking down a cool dirt road in a forest, knows what the payoffs are.  IMO, the terra mostro minimises these compromises on the "road" side.

True, but some of us have found that 2 bikes in the garage is the best compromise.  I've found the high speed handling of ADV bikes to be unacceptable, and the Terra would certainly be no exception.  It's not a do-it-all bike.  As much as I like it, it wouldn't even be on my list for a South America trip.  Can anyone seriously tell me they would choose the Terra Mostro over a KTM 640 Adventure or a BMW F650GS Dakar to ride to Guatamala?

Quote from: Count Desmo on May 14, 2008, 07:08:59 AM
True, but some of us have found that 2 bikes in the garage is the best compromise.  I've found the high speed handling of ADV bikes to be unacceptable, and the Terra would certainly be no exception.  It's not a do-it-all bike.  As much as I like it, it wouldn't even be on my list for a South America trip.  Can anyone seriously tell me they would choose the Terra Mostro over a KTM 640 Adventure or a BMW F650GS Dakar to ride to Guatamala?

Well the KTM and the BMW are hideous... but for functionality you're probably right.

Take that KTM in the jungle.No sweat...

I live about 3 miles from where those are built (Brentwood/Antioch CA) and have seen a few around town (test rides?).  I think they're pretty damn neat looking; an interesting combination of design themes in one bike.  The KTM may be the wiser choice, but the TM has a much more special look to it in person.  I am a sucker for a red trellis frame though...

I wonder if they reinforced the hinges on the tank?  I don't think even a plastic street tank could take the offroad pounding.

mitt

Quote from: Mduc on May 13, 2008, 07:09:22 AM
It looks cool but its way too heavy I think.

Sorry to come so late to this thread, but I spend most of my time on ADVRider.

Having picked it up over a dozen times, I can safely say... it's not too heavy.  Shoot, it practically bounces back up 

Fell a couple of times in Baja... going up this climb (he took my line and then stalled, I went to the right and couldn't make it over the big step... he's riding the 750 version):



And again here:

Quote from: CDawg on May 13, 2008, 07:38:13 AM
I know.  I need to check the house rules on photographing posting other folks' bikes.  The garage is motorcycle-only and run like a club house.

You have my permission...  Stop by and say "hi" sometime.     Oh, and you're welcome to take it for a spin.   [moto] 

I had the street tires on this past weekend... put on close to 600miles to-from Frederick, MD... zero interstate.    I took the Total Control course with my wife.  With the stock wheels on, I call it the "mini-motard".  Fun, fun, fun.  Will post some photos later... (the wife brought the camera to work).

We met some other members from here at a gas stop somewhere in MD... they took some photos and said they would post them which is why I was checking here.

Knobbies go back on for the Pine Barrens 300 next weekend.

Quote from: dlearl476 on May 13, 2008, 09:53:21 PM
In a way, it's apples and oranges, but I think a GS with aftermarket bags and a few other requisite farkles and you'd be right in that ball park.

Little bit more similar, engine size wise, my '99 F650, once I got the suspension set up the way I liked it (Ohlins, RaceTech, Jesse bags, etc) was around $12,500, in '99 bucks, and the Mostro I'm sure is a LOT more bike.

Yes!  I had a DR650 before this, as tweaked as that bike can get power & suspension-wise, and my wife rides an F650GS.  The TM has about 50% more power than either of those bikes, and the suspension rocks.  We also have two DRz 400's (with all the power mods) that we keep out west and ride almost entirely off road.  We just got back from riding those for two weeks straight, and the first time I got back on the TerraMostro and cracked the throttle I nearly peed myself.   

I think the closest factory bikes to compare it to are the KTM950SE, or the BMW HP2... both are larger displacement bikes though.  If KTM released the 690 Enduro here, that might be in the same class.  Not a twin, though.  Plus, the Terra Mostro comes with the stock wheels for an easy motard conversion. 

And you're right about the price... it's significantly less than the HP2.  If you save all your receipts and want to be depressed, add up everything you've spent modding your bike... I did that for the DR650 and couldn't believe it... had to do the math over again.  .  My TM was built for me with the options I wanted.  Cost and value aren't necessarily the same thing.

Quote from: mitt on May 14, 2008, 10:42:15 AM
I wonder if they reinforced the hinges on the tank?  I don't think even a plastic street tank could take the offroad pounding.

mitt

So far, so good.  Will keep an eye on them, though.

Thanks for stopping by and talking Dirt Monster. All I think I've heard regarding the TM is conjecture and what is said on their site. It's awesome to hear from someone who actually has and rides one. A very unique Monster experience even amongst a brand known for uniqueness. 

Love it but I can't afford it...
With my budget I would get a xcountry for the off/on road ability (If I had to buy a do all bike). 

sweet bike. you should try to do this:

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=12711.0

Quote from: Dockstrada on May 14, 2008, 03:15:18 AM
I love it a monster for the dirt can life get any better  [moto] [moto]

+1.  That thing is sweetness.