Oryx 690 Impressions

[Rough Rider]

If only I could have both,  990 for touring and the 690 for playing

After pondering this last night, this for me was also the dilemma. There is a lot of overlap. If I had both I would be hard pressed to choose between the 2. I suspect that while the Oryx was still a novelty, the 950 would see little action. But after some time of ownership, if distances and shortness of time were involved, it would probably be the 950. If it was going to be a bit more hardcore and fuel consumption was going to be an issue then the 690 would be the weapon of choice.

Also, if patience is not a virtue, I can imagine the 690 because of its ability, might create some issues riding with others who don't have such able steeds.  

Owning both would be a luxury and problem I'd love to try wrestle with.

I have a 950SE and 610TE and I ride neither of them, so go figure.

 

[mischiefjay]

Cool write up and report.
Thanks man :thumleft:
I've liked the Oryx since it was first released and wasn't sure if I wanted the 990 or the 690.  But with my size and riding style the Oryx is the one.
I dream of riding and owning one every day.
Soon.

 

[Kamanya]

Bump...

So Andrew, 2 years on what are your thoughts? Do you miss having a 690 Oryx? Does anyone know how have they been selling?

Thanks :thumleft:

They've been selling REALLY well.

I'd love one. Just can't really have two bikes so my 990 is a spoilt only child.

 

[BlueBull2007]

;D @  spoiled only child. The poor little brat.

Really wish I was able to make the Amageza and ride with you again. There is very small outside chance but I doubt it.

 

[ernies]

Thanks for the nice report Kamanya. Now for that little space problem in my garage ....... :biggrin: