Which Big Bore Thumper Is Best for Highway Travel? XR650, DR650, 701 Enduro or KLR650

While the big bore thumpers on todays market are not match for the newer midweight adventure bikes, they are a great option for those who want to be able to run single track trails, but still need to put on hundreds of highway miles. But which one of the four I've owned is best? Let's find out!

Sources:
Husqvarna 701 Enduro: https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com...
Honda XR650L: https://powersports.honda.com/motorcy...
Suzuki DR650: https://suzukicycles.com/dualsport/20...
KLR650: https://www.kawasaki.com/en-us/motorc...

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