Anyone own a Falcon NX4??? - Page 2

Zibou · 12-04-2010, 06:34 PM

Why going with a smaller engine? are they also discontinuating the 250 to keep one single model?

eakins · 12-04-2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Zibou

Why going with a smaller engine? are they also discontinuating the 250 to keep one single model?

they'll probably get more power from the new FI motor plus much improved emmisions.
i had an xr4 and they are old school.
replacing 2 bikes w/ 1 and splitting the size makes sense.

i think honda should have that in the US vrs the turdy crf230L!
i think it would sell well as it has done in SA.

http://www.google.com/search?q=XRE30...xtMenu&ie=&oe=

Zibou · 12-05-2010, 07:44 AM

Interesting!
But well for my south america trip, it is a NX400 that I will be riding

LukasM · 12-05-2010, 08:15 AM

Good thing is that parts will be easy to find in most countries, and the low power will help keep you out of trouble with the law.

They are decent little scoots, not exactly exciting, but your trip sounds like it's more about the journey than the riding anyway.

Zibou · 12-05-2010, 01:57 PM

I'll do some off road and we'll be too up for all Patagonia, so a scoot is not an option for me!

LukasM · 12-05-2010, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Zibou

I'll do some off road and we'll be too up for all Patagonia, so a scoot is not an option for me!

You misunderstood. I referred to the NX4 as a scoot, meaning a small motorcycle.

It would definitely not be my choice for two-up riding any serious distances. Definitely check the fit before you buy.

Zibou · 12-05-2010, 04:25 PM

OK, I understood.
Yes it's small, but considering prices in Chile and the fact I'll need to resell the bike fast at the end of the trip, it sounds to be the best option as it is a popular bike.
For sure it will be a big change after the KTM 950 but at least it will be lighter and cheaper to fix.

My girl friend does not take a lot of space and I'm not big size either, so it should be more or less ok. and at the end, it doesn't seem to be worst than a KLR for two up (that was my initial choice).

glasswave · 01-16-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Zibou

OK, I understood.
Yes it's small, but considering prices in Chile and the fact I'll need to resell the bike fast at the end of the trip, it sounds to be the best option as it is a popular bike.
For sure it will be a big change after the KTM 950 but at least it will be lighter and cheaper to fix.

My girl friend does not take a lot of space and I'm not big size either, so it should be more or less ok. and at the end, it doesn't seem to be worst than a KLR for two up (that was my initial choice).

The Falcon fit 2 up fairly comfortably. If you travel light the power will be "ok" up to about 90kph & then quite sparse after that. Consider getting a smaller front sprocket.

On the gravel & such you be fine. Big high passes up North will be slow but doable.

Zibou · 01-18-2011, 11:17 AM

I'm currently in the Pucón Region, still alone but with the bike very loaded (I'll have to get rid of stuff before the lady arrives).
I road a lot of back roads, dirt, rocks, with the load, the bike performs very well!

khaitronic · 01-02-2013, 08:59 AM

Just lurking around anyone own this...

Mine just changed to a dominator headlight...

Zibou · 01-03-2013, 12:31 AM

Yeessss!!! That is a sweet Falcon

Lots of pics of mine here (excuse my French)
http://renaudontheroad.wordpress.com/

khaitronic · 01-09-2013, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Zibou

Yeessss!!! That is a sweet Falcon

Lots of pics of mine here (excuse my French)
http://renaudontheroad.wordpress.com/

WoW!!!! that is one hell of adventures!... well done!... loving your blog..

12-04-2010, 06:34 PM	#16
Zibou Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Oddometer: 128	Why going with a smaller engine? are they also discontinuating the 250 to keep one single model? __________________ Hit the road and hit it hard! http://renaudontheroad.wordpress.com/

12-05-2010, 07:44 AM	#18
Zibou Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Oddometer: 128	Interesting! But well for my south america trip, it is a NX400 that I will be riding __________________ Hit the road and hit it hard! http://renaudontheroad.wordpress.com/

12-05-2010, 08:15 AM	#19
LukasM Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Vienna, Austria Oddometer: 4,900	Good thing is that parts will be easy to find in most countries, and the low power will help keep you out of trouble with the law. They are decent little scoots, not exactly exciting, but your trip sounds like it's more about the journey than the riding anyway. __________________ Proud member of the HUSABERG ADVENTURE TEAM! '12 Husaberg FE570, 09 KTM XC-F/ 450 RFS hybrid, 07 KTM 450 SMR, 08+09 BMW F650GS twins/F800GS conversion, 03+05 YZF-R6

12-05-2010, 01:57 PM	#20
Zibou Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Oddometer: 128	I'll do some off road and we'll be too up for all Patagonia, so a scoot is not an option for me! __________________ Hit the road and hit it hard! http://renaudontheroad.wordpress.com/

12-05-2010, 04:25 PM	#22
Zibou Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Oddometer: 128	OK, I understood. Yes it's small, but considering prices in Chile and the fact I'll need to resell the bike fast at the end of the trip, it sounds to be the best option as it is a popular bike. For sure it will be a big change after the KTM 950 but at least it will be lighter and cheaper to fix. My girl friend does not take a lot of space and I'm not big size either, so it should be more or less ok. and at the end, it doesn't seem to be worst than a KLR for two up (that was my initial choice). __________________ Hit the road and hit it hard! http://renaudontheroad.wordpress.com/

01-18-2011, 11:17 AM	#24
Zibou Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Oddometer: 128	I'm currently in the Pucón Region, still alone but with the bike very loaded (I'll have to get rid of stuff before the lady arrives). I road a lot of back roads, dirt, rocks, with the load, the bike performs very well! __________________ Hit the road and hit it hard! http://renaudontheroad.wordpress.com/

01-02-2013, 08:59 AM	#25
khaitronic DL1000 Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Petir Oddometer: 133	Just lurking around anyone own this... Mine just changed to a dominator headlight... __________________ VSTROM SINGAPORE

01-03-2013, 12:31 AM	#26
Zibou Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Oddometer: 128	Yeessss!!! That is a sweet Falcon Lots of pics of mine here (excuse my French) http://renaudontheroad.wordpress.com/ __________________ Hit the road and hit it hard! http://renaudontheroad.wordpress.com/

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