ual-sport KLR650 or similar
Hi everyone,
I'm finally ready to come back to riding after a 4 year break and have some questions about dual-sport bikes, specifically the KLR650.
I'm 5'11" / 160lbs, my previous bike was an old CBR250R, very nimble on the streets but too light for highway and uncomfortable on long rides.
I've always loved the idea of riding on a road and then driving off into the woods on a trail, will the KLR get me there? I'm wondering how it handles on dirt vs road (highway and/or city). For the first year i'll be riding it around 2-3 days a week casually to/from work/etc, i'd like to try some trails, and take it on short highway trips on the weekends. Eventually i intend to ride to Costa Rica. Is the gas milage worse than a sport-touring (something like SV650 or Versys)? Am i a good size for this bike or will it be too large/heavy? Are there local trails available for such riding, or will i end up spending 99% of my km's on the pavement? Should i just stick with a sport-touring for road and if i really want dirt then get a dirt bike?
I apologize in advance if this has been previously discussed.
I live in the Maple/Woodbridge area, would love to buy someone a coffee in exchange for some motorcycle knowledge!
Thanks for reading,
Anton
That super moto DR650 would be fun, and having the two sets of wheels is a big plus. You wouldn't have to make compromises between street and off-road performance in your tire choices like you would with one set of wheels.
I guess it depends on what you want to do, but to me the Versys is a pure street bike since the 17" front wheel will really limit your choices for dual-sport tires. That being said, you can take just about any bike on a dry, hard packed trail if you aren't too worried about dropping it.
I have a DR650 and I love it.
Going to the Ganny is a full day affair so I can't do that too often but it's still fun on pavement. You can wheelie and slide without being too worried about wrecking the bike![]()
I rode the DR with the supermoto rims/tires. It felt really good, more powerful and nimble then klr. Is 30k (professional rider) reasonable milage? Or am i getting myself a potential headache?
Feels like DR would be better off-road, but with the supermoto tires it feels amazing on the road.
I rode the DR with the supermoto rims/tires. It felt really good, more powerful and nimble then klr. Is 30k (professional rider) reasonable milage? Or am i getting myself a potential headache?
Feels like DR would be better off-road, but with the supermoto tires it feels amazing on the road.
I can drive mine at that speed no problem,kph I assume.The windscreen is very low, how does it handle at 130?
The windscreen is very low, how does it handle at 130?
The windscreen is very low, how does it handle at 130?