Does anyone else out there enjoy riding on AND off road? I have had many different motorcycles up to about 40 years old. I then concentrated on building my company, now at 64 I finally got back into riding, and decided on a dual sport, since I like both dirt and street. I'm already looking at what I will get after this one. I'm still getting back my skills.
I haven't been off road in years on a bike, I raced motocross and gravel pits and trails, I never had any interest in a dual sport as they aren't real good at either, but Im talking about them 45 years ago so im sure there is improvement
@fortycreek I never had a full blown motocrosser. The KDX 175, KDX220, and RMX250 were close. they were 2 strokes with the same suspension. But they had a little heavier fly wheel. They had better low end torque, but not the high rev horsepower. I rode a KX500 once, and it scared me.
In my younger days I even rode a little motocross. Like you I haven't had a dirt bike in 33 years. I would love to have another one. I hope you have a good time and enjoy. 😊
@Musicman Yes, I have lived in the desert since I got stationed at Nellis AFB in 1977.
I grew up in Iowa riding the woods. The desert is more dangerous because of the rocks literally everywhere. lot's of sand too. That is why I like riding in southern Utah, it's a blend of desert, mountains, and forests. You should check out the TW200, it would be perfect for you, if you can find one. They have a cult following, a lot of TW clubs.
When I was younger, my first bike could have been considered dual sport. There were still places around to hit some trails and such. Not so much anymore. At any rate, I eventually sold that bike and went street. I would only look at a dual sport if I was living someplace like in the photo where going off road was more of an option.
@Nitedoc Hey Doc, I just bought another bike. New it was only 4,500.00 It's a Royal Enfield Himalayan. It's a heavy bike but has a low COG. I took it offroad yesterday and it did surprisingly well. I'm selling my XT250, great bike, but I will not ride it enough to keep it.
@DogMan No, it was a dirt bike. Eric Cheney was in the UK. Hand made frames from the 60’s and 70’s. Normally powered by BSA or Triumph engines. They were used for motocross.
They are ok. My thing is they aren't really great at either one. On or off. Tread wear,traction ,ride( smoothness ),ride (height). Weight capabilities. They really only fit best one place or the other. There is also the weight of the bike too
@DogMan yea? Navy 83, over a station wagon. Totaled both knees and bike and station wagon marine turned on red in front of me. Not one upping just military ,knees and wrecks
Off roading on a motorcycle? .. that actually sounds pretty good. I’d be down for that experience, my Dad had many motorcycles … Yamaha… Suzuki … he stopped riding in his 40s bc of an accident he had working in the mining industry in SA.
@Elanor Yes it is just a number, luckily I have stayed fit. Although I'm not as light as my old riding days. It has brought back the fun that I missed, I love riding, but life got in the way for a while.
