702krawler
Adventurer
I've decided to take the plunge into the world of motorcycles. I just signed up for a basic motorcycle safety course, and am beginning the research for my first bike.
My main use of the bike will be off-road. Half of the time I'll likely haul it on a receiver mount on the back of my off-road teardrop (longer trips), or ride it out of the garage and onto the trails for day trips (or one or two night trips with camping gear). So I need it to be light (so it can be safely hauled on a receiver mount), and street legal (for the times when it isn't on the trailer).
My research to date has pointed me toward a KTM EXC-F 350. It is fairly light (less than 250 pounds), very off-road oriented, but still street legal. I also like the KLR650, but at over 400 pounds, I'm not sure it's as suitable for off-road use, and I'm also concerned that it would not haul well on a receiver mount carrier.
What other bikes am I missing? The KTM is definitely not cheap, so I'd be happy to find just as suitable cheaper options. For reference, I'm 6'1", about 185 lbs, if that helps narrow suggestions a bit.
My main use of the bike will be off-road. Half of the time I'll likely haul it on a receiver mount on the back of my off-road teardrop (longer trips), or ride it out of the garage and onto the trails for day trips (or one or two night trips with camping gear). So I need it to be light (so it can be safely hauled on a receiver mount), and street legal (for the times when it isn't on the trailer).
My research to date has pointed me toward a KTM EXC-F 350. It is fairly light (less than 250 pounds), very off-road oriented, but still street legal. I also like the KLR650, but at over 400 pounds, I'm not sure it's as suitable for off-road use, and I'm also concerned that it would not haul well on a receiver mount carrier.
What other bikes am I missing? The KTM is definitely not cheap, so I'd be happy to find just as suitable cheaper options. For reference, I'm 6'1", about 185 lbs, if that helps narrow suggestions a bit.