dirtsquirrel
New member
Hi everyone,
I'm a new forum member and am looking forward to get my first dual sport this spring.
I've ridden street bikes for a long time GS500, GSXR6 and R6 over the years but have gotten bored of city driving and my street bikes screaming in second/third gear in traffic. hence looking at dual sports to do some more interesting trail rides.
I stepped up to a KLR650 which looked like way too big a a bike for me to start trail riding so I started looking at the 250s. I very much prefer lighter bikes to heavier bikes - on the street and I assume on the trail. Maneuverability for me is priority.
I'll be driving about 1.5 hours to trails and I'm 5"10' and 195lbs.
With all this info, what would you recommend? The Honda or Yamaha. I'll be buying new.
My apologies if this question has been asked.
DS
I'm a new forum member and am looking forward to get my first dual sport this spring.
I've ridden street bikes for a long time GS500, GSXR6 and R6 over the years but have gotten bored of city driving and my street bikes screaming in second/third gear in traffic. hence looking at dual sports to do some more interesting trail rides.
I stepped up to a KLR650 which looked like way too big a a bike for me to start trail riding so I started looking at the 250s. I very much prefer lighter bikes to heavier bikes - on the street and I assume on the trail. Maneuverability for me is priority.
I'll be driving about 1.5 hours to trails and I'm 5"10' and 195lbs.
With all this info, what would you recommend? The Honda or Yamaha. I'll be buying new.
My apologies if this question has been asked.
DS