Seeking a dependable off-road bike | GTAMotorcycle.com

Seeking a dependable off-road bike

M

Merkid

Well-known member
Forum Sponsor
I purchased a property up north for hunting that is of a fair size to travel thru and realized the limitations of using my 4x4. The land is a mix of tough terrain, creeks, bogs etc so I have been looking locally up there for an enduro type used bike that I can take up from the city. An ATV would surely get stolen up in those parts and I have no room down here to store such with a trailer.

The folks up there never seem to throw out any vehicles but keep them until they become fixtures in the back woods. I looked at an interesting Honda Elsinore but it was two stroke and I would prefer a four stroke for the torque. I would consider a barn find if not too rough.

Any suggestions for something in the range of 250 to 400 cc, used. easy to work on and a source to purchase ?
 
A Honda XL/XR would be ideal. For the sake of simplicity and durability I'd look for one from 1979 to 1982 as they were 2 valve, single carb versions. The last couple generations are quite good too as they went back to a single carb, but the asking prices on the used market are high.

4 stroke Yamaha's aren't terrible, an XT/TTR225 might be just the ticket and would probably be cheaper than the Hondas. The XT350's are good too, but pricing is close to that of a more recent 250.

The KLR 250 would also be a solid choice.
 
I personally find the Yamaha's to be more expensive, and also a bit better. The honda have more collectability value, while the yamaha's are bought to be ridden. I don't think you can go wrong with an XT225-350.
 
I have been perusing the prices and surprised at the asking prices for such bikes.

I can't see spending $3K for a well used bike.
 
Merkid said:
I have been perusing the prices and surprised at the asking prices for such bikes.

I can't see spending $3K for a well used bike.
Click to expand...
Unfortunately lots of people are prepared to spend 3k on a well used bike. You may get lucky or you may have to wait.
 
$2000 for a running bike and $3000 for something in decent shape is about the lowest you will find a dirt bike for in my opinion.

For what your doing I would probably try to find a KDX 200 or 220. Maybe RMX250. Breaking trail is tough to do, I wouldn’t go with a “trail” bike you need a proper off road bike.

Off road 2 strokes between 200-300cc’s make plenty of torque. They will go over or climb anything you put in front of them.
 
blackcamaro said:
$2000 for a running bike and $3000 for something in decent shape is about the lowest you will find a dirt bike for in my opinion.

For what your doing I would probably try to find a KDX 200 or 220. Maybe RMX250. Breaking trail is tough to do, I wouldn’t go with a “trail” bike you need a proper off road bike.

Off road 2 strokes between 200-300cc’s make plenty of torque. They will go over or climb anything you put in front of them.
Click to expand...
There's a KDX 200 in Lethbridge for $1500 if they want to spend $2000 in gas to save $1500 on the bike.

Where's trials when we need him? A trials bike may actually be a good fit for this application. He won't be travelling long distances so the seat is much less important than maneuverability/flexibility.
 
GreyGhost said:
There's a KDX 200 in Lethbridge for $1500 if they want to spend $2000 in gas to save $1500 on the bike.

Where's trials when we need him? A trials bike may actually be a good fit for this application. He won't be travelling long distances so the seat is much less important than maneuverability/flexibility.
Click to expand...
A trials bike would be a cool effective way of getting around. Would have to travel pretty light.

I’d like for him to come back. There’s no denying he loves motorcycles and has a lot of experience.
 
GreyGhost said:
There's a KDX 200 in Lethbridge for $1500 if they want to spend $2000 in gas to save $1500 on the bike.

Where's trials when we need him? A trials bike may actually be a good fit for this application. He won't be travelling long distances so the seat is much less important than maneuverability/flexibility.
Click to expand...
A Tenaci-Wong 150 would be perfect. They are electric start and come with a seat.
Ya.... I'm really broken up about Trials not being around.
 
Wingboy said:
A Tenaci-Wong 150 would be perfect. They are electric start and come with a seat.
Ya.... I'm really broken up about Trials not being around.
Click to expand...
Too bad no one will sell one they just don't bother calling back or responding to emails

Sent using a thumb maybe 2
 
Scuba Steve said:
Too bad no one will sell one they just don't bother calling back or responding to emails

Sent using a thumb maybe 2
Click to expand...
That sucks. Didn't they all get destroyed in a fire? I'm assuming you didn't get the one (or more) that you planned on picking up?
 
GreyGhost said:
That sucks. Didn't they all get destroyed in a fire? I'm assuming you didn't get the one (or more) that you planned on picking up?
Click to expand...
No there were none of them in the fire they came in way later they just won't ever call back or answer an email

Sent using a thumb maybe 2
 
GreyGhost said:
There's a KDX 200 in Lethbridge for $1500 if they want to spend $2000 in gas to save $1500 on the bike.

Where's trials when we need him? A trials bike may actually be a good fit for this application. He won't be travelling long distances so the seat is much less important than maneuverability/flexibility.
Click to expand...
Or 350-400 to have it shipped
 
2019 KLX140G. $4000 dm for contact info.
 

Attachments

  • FB_IMG_1632524553198.jpg
    FB_IMG_1632524553198.jpg
    112 KB · Views: 8
A buddy just sold his Yamaha XT250 to Dual Sports Plus in Brantford. Not sure what they are asking. I believe it is a 2016 with 8K km on it. Very clean bike. Would have bought it myself if I had the spare $ laying around.


Sent from my iPad using GTAMotorcycle.com
Forum Sponsor
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Back
Top Bottom