Dual sport question

Smittie61984 · 09-25-2009, 10:30 PM

I searched around and didn't see much info on the dual sports.

My buddy is looking into getting a dual sport and selling his KTM 250 (thumper trail bike). He doesn't ride as much trails anymore but still rides (his daughters have 2 ATVs). He's looking for a bike that he said would be 75% street (work and some mountain twisties) and 25% off road (ATV trails and such). So he'd like one that can hit around 70mph or so.

He's considering the DRZ400 but wonders how different a 650 (KLR/XR) would be from the 400. Is the KLR650 too bulky for somewhat aggresive trail riding?

Any suggestions?

09-25-2009, 10:30 PM	#1
Smittie61984 I give Squids a bad name Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Fly Over State Moto: 1996 CBR600 F3 (AKA the Flying Turd) Posts: 4,742	Dual sport question I searched around and didn't see much info on the dual sports. My buddy is looking into getting a dual sport and selling his KTM 250 (thumper trail bike). He doesn't ride as much trails anymore but still rides (his daughters have 2 ATVs). He's looking for a bike that he said would be 75% street (work and some mountain twisties) and 25% off road (ATV trails and such). So he'd like one that can hit around 70mph or so. He's considering the DRZ400 but wonders how different a 650 (KLR/XR) would be from the 400. Is the KLR650 too bulky for somewhat aggresive trail riding? Any suggestions? __________________ lifts - R.I.P.