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This is unrelated to the NC but is Honda focussed.
I recently parted with my KTM690 Enduro, a bike I used for trail riding since new in 2010. Truth be known, it was never as good as the DRZ400S that I parted with in the trade, and I have regretted parting with DRZ ever since. I have been without a Trail bike since selling the KTM, but the longing for the trails is coming back. I am now the wrong side of 65 so I do not need a powerful bike that I will struggle to hold on to, nor do I need a skyscraper. Ideally I would like something around 350/400 cc with some road comfort thrown in. There is nothing currently on the market in this bracket with those attributes other than second hand, but getting a good DRZ is no longer easy to do.
Yes, it could be levelled that I already have a trail bike (AT), but turning one of them around on a dead end single track is not a pleasant proposition, so something light and not too tall are a requirement at this point .
One little bike keeps cropping up. That is the CRF250L. I am aware that some members on here have them, and I am accordingly asking them for some feedback. From checking out reviews they perform well offroad from a suspension point of view. How is the standard gearing offroad ? What is a realistic cruising speed on main roads without seriously abusing the engine, as I will have to ride to trail heads that could be up to 200kms away ? etc etc
I will be away in Scotland for a few days starting tomorrow, so if anyone puts something up in response I will see it on my return and acknowledge then. Many thanks
I recently parted with my KTM690 Enduro, a bike I used for trail riding since new in 2010. Truth be known, it was never as good as the DRZ400S that I parted with in the trade, and I have regretted parting with DRZ ever since. I have been without a Trail bike since selling the KTM, but the longing for the trails is coming back. I am now the wrong side of 65 so I do not need a powerful bike that I will struggle to hold on to, nor do I need a skyscraper. Ideally I would like something around 350/400 cc with some road comfort thrown in. There is nothing currently on the market in this bracket with those attributes other than second hand, but getting a good DRZ is no longer easy to do.
Yes, it could be levelled that I already have a trail bike (AT), but turning one of them around on a dead end single track is not a pleasant proposition, so something light and not too tall are a requirement at this point .
One little bike keeps cropping up. That is the CRF250L. I am aware that some members on here have them, and I am accordingly asking them for some feedback. From checking out reviews they perform well offroad from a suspension point of view. How is the standard gearing offroad ? What is a realistic cruising speed on main roads without seriously abusing the engine, as I will have to ride to trail heads that could be up to 200kms away ? etc etc
I will be away in Scotland for a few days starting tomorrow, so if anyone puts something up in response I will see it on my return and acknowledge then. Many thanks