bought a new dual sport bike

[kahnma]

Hi all, I thought I would share my newest purchase of a 2014 KTM 500 EXC. This is my dream dual sport bike with gobs of power and buttery smooth suspension in the woods.

Is there many other dual sport riders here on the VRCC? What dual sport bikes are others riding?

I wish I knew how to post pictures on here, I'd love to do a better job of showing off my new toy!

[sheets]

I rode a 1200 Tenere` for a year. Is a good bike with some innovative features, big and heavy for off-road stuff. Most of my riding is 2-up. The wife was never comfortable on her end of the S10, so, the adventure bike found a new home. Have my eye out for a previously owned KLR or DR for putzing around locally. And have on hand for another adventure ride with my kid.

Your photos need to be on a host site. I've pasted a couple things here to aid you in figuring it out.



 

[PAVALKER]

I rode a 1200 Tenere` for a year. Is a good bike with some innovative features, big and heavy for off- road stuff. Most of my riding is 2-up. The wife was never comfortable on her end of the S10, so, the adventure bike found a new home. Have my eye out for a previously owned KLR or DR for putzing around locally. And have on hand for another adventure ride with my kid.

Your photos need to be on a host site. I've pasted a couple things here to aid you in figuring it out.



 

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Not to take away from the thread....but those instructions above should be included  in a sticky if they aren't already.

Getting back on topic......I'm interested in seeing what other dual sports folks are riding as well.  I have considered one off and on for years, might want to find one before I get too old for it...if I'm not already... LOL

[hubcapsc]

A full-on no-compromise dirt bike that can be licensed for street use 



I talked to some guys in Tellico Plains who were riding them. Apparently people get in
some decent off-road riding around there...

-Mike

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I rode a 1200 Tenere` for a year. Is a good bike with some innovative features, big and heavy for off- road stuff. Most of my riding is 2-up. The wife was never comfortable on her end of the S10, so, the adventure bike found a new home. Have my eye out for a previously owned KLR or DR for putzing around locally. And have on hand for another adventure ride with my kid.

Your photos need to be on a host site. I've pasted a couple things here to aid you in figuring it out.  

KLR is heavy for real dual sporting.

DR or DRZ is a much better choice.

[Davemn]

I have a 2013 V Strom 650. I put almost 5000 miles on it last summer. 600 on the Valkyrie. What does that tell you?

[solo1]

I have a 2006 Suzuki Vstrom 1000.  I only put on 900 miles last season.  What does that tell you?
I'm getting too old for this s***.   

The V is a great bike for me, on road, but I suspect that it's way too heavy for off road.  If Paul (Britman) thinks the KLR is too heavy for off road (and he should know) then the V is an elephant at 540 lbs.

[mrtappan]

I had a KLR650.  It is a little too heavy to really be a "dual sport" but it does ok.  I used to ride it down the railroad tracks all the time when I was feeling lazy and didn't want to sit in traffic.

[wd40]

DRZ-400S and BMW R1200GS.  If I could have only one bike, it would be the GS.  Rode it on an IronButt BunBurner Gold (+1500 mi/24 hrs) and a couple of days later went over Cinnamon Pass in the San Juan mountains of CO.  Crossed the Big Horn Mts. in WY on un-mapped un maintained ranch roads on another multi state trip.  The bike will do a lot more than my over 50 carcass can throw at it.  Lacks the comforts of the Interstate, but man still a sweet ride.  For the rougher local stuff, the DRZ is a couple hundred pounds lighter.  The GS can get real heavy real fast.

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I have a 2013 V Strom 650. I put almost 5000 miles on it last summer. 600 on the Valkyrie. What does that tell you?

You rode more off road than on?

OR

You just need to sell the Valkyrie.

[Pappy!]

Also have a KLR 650. Fun bike. 99% on road.
Reliable as an anvil as well as super simple to work on. Doesn't break the bank to get into one and maintain it plus its getting around 53-54mpg so far....with a 6-gallon gas tank.  Both tires cost about as much or possibly less than one on a Valk.

[Rudy]

Triumph Tiger 800XC. Lots of fun.

[Davemn]

I have a 2013 V Strom 650. I put almost 5000 miles on it last summer. 600 on the Valkyrie. What does that tell you?

You rode more off road than on?

OR

You just need to sell the Valkyrie.

Nope, neither is correct.

[..]

I have a 2013 V Strom 650. I put almost 5000 miles on it last summer. 600 on the Valkyrie. What does that tell you?

You rode more off road than on?

OR

You just need to sell the Valkyrie.

Nope, neither is correct.

 

[Misfit]

Triumph Tiger 800XC. Lots of fun.

I love the Tiger. Nice bike. 

[Airedale]

I have been seriously considering a dual sport, nothing radical, something with the seat height not 3 feet off the ground, an exhaust up out of the way, a skid plate and some tires that have traction for some mild off roading. At 66 years of age I do not need something for the Baja 1000.

I like those old scrambler style bikes from the 60s and 70s especially the Honda CLs. I do like the Triumph Scrambler that is being produced today but at this stage of the game  I prefer a little less size and weight.

Al

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I have been seriously considering a dual sport, nothing radical, something with the seat height not 3 feet off the ground, an exhaust up out of the way, a skid plate and some tires that have traction for some mild off roading. At 66 years of age I do not need something for the Baja 1000.

I like those old scrambler style bikes from the 60s and 70s especially the Honda CLs. I do like the Triumph Scrambler that is being produced today but at this stage of the game  I prefer a little less size and weight.

Al

WR250
DRZ400

[kahnma]

I have been seriously considering a dual sport, nothing radical, something with the seat height not 3 feet off the ground, an exhaust up out of the way, a skid plate and some tires that have traction for some mild off roading. At 66 years of age I do not need something for the Baja 1000.

I like those old scrambler style bikes from the 60s and 70s especially the Honda CLs. I do like the Triumph Scrambler that is being produced today but at this stage of the game  I prefer a little less size and weight.

Al

I plan to sell my 2013 Honda CRF 250L. Check them out online and if your interested and want to see it i'm in the Albany area (about 2 hours from you). Since I bought the KTM im sure the CRF will not be used anymore...

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I have been seriously considering a dual sport, nothing radical, something with the seat height not 3 feet off the ground, an exhaust up out of the way, a skid plate and some tires that have traction for some mild off roading. At 66 years of age I do not need something for the Baja 1000.

I like those old scrambler style bikes from the 60s and 70s especially the Honda CLs. I do like the Triumph Scrambler that is being produced today but at this stage of the game  I prefer a little less size and weight.

Al

I plan to sell my 2013 Honda CRF 250L. Check them out online and if your interested and want to see it i'm in the Albany area (about 2 hours from you). Since I bought the KTM im sure the CRF will not be used anymore...

That's a good looking bike. Neighbour has one. He had to put a stronger rear spring on for his bulky body. He likes it.

[sheets]

My Yamaha Tenere and my kid's DR650. Did a leg of the COBDR from Leadville - thru Gypsum - to Kremmling. About 75 miles +/-. 80% was off-highway. Over the hump at Hagerman Pass . . . some beautiful country that most folks never see.

http://www.backcountrydiscoveryroutes.com/COBDR

[Strider]

Dont know if you would consider a TRUE dual sport - but I do......650  Vstrom.  (also, the KTM is an awesome bike).

[paul246]

I had an XR650L for a few years, excellent bike, simple and rugged. It seemed the harder I rode it off-road the better it got. They've been around for a long time.

[Psychotic Bovine]

here is my dual sport:


More on-road than off, but I like the retro look.
It's a 2013 Triumph Scrambler.

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I had an XR650L for a few years, excellent bike, simple and rugged. It seemed the harder I rode it off-road the better it got. They've been around for a long time.