The ultimate DS bike ??? Is this true?

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Slainte Mhaith

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Often been discussed we are looking for a light weight bike which can handle the rough stuff but still be able to cruise long distance.

A 140kg bike with enduro suspension which can do 200kph.

I saw this list posted by Kenesis:  https://wilddog.net.za/forum/index.php?topic=79922.msg1613260#msg1613260

The following two caught my eye:

Sláinte Mhaith said:
Interesting

1987  Paris-Alger-Dakar  Cyril Neveu  Honda NXR750V  135  Kg
1985  Paris-Alger-Dakar  Gaston Rahier  BMW GS980R  160  Kg

Did not know it was possible  ???  ???

A twin engine 750cc bike with 125kg dry weight (presume 135kg is kerb weight)?

https://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Honda/honda_nxr750_paris_dakar.htm
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And this monster weigh in at 160kg?  That is 40kg less than an HP2

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