I need some help here.
I have been into dirt road exploring and back country adventures for years. I have spent most of my time in Isuzu Trooper exploring SE Oregon, Northern Nevada, and SW Idaho. I have been thinking a motorcycle would fit my needs perfectly. This year I have decided to go for it and am planning on buying a good dual sport.
I like dirt roads more than highway, but still want to be able to cover 100-200 miles of blacktop at a time (Comfortably). A lot of the routes here include single track which to the best of my knowledge eliminates the majority of non-modded BMW's and KLR's. I have been looking at used bikes, but being summer now, my choices are limited locally.
For the $ some of the new bikes look like decent values and I have recently become smitten with the new KTM 690 Enduro which is being shipped to US dealers now. I think it should work to explore dirt roads, single track, and will work on the highway. KTM has a rack so luggage can be added.
Would you all please give me your opinions and thoughts.
Thanks, Juntura
I have been into dirt road exploring and back country adventures for years. I have spent most of my time in Isuzu Trooper exploring SE Oregon, Northern Nevada, and SW Idaho. I have been thinking a motorcycle would fit my needs perfectly. This year I have decided to go for it and am planning on buying a good dual sport.
I like dirt roads more than highway, but still want to be able to cover 100-200 miles of blacktop at a time (Comfortably). A lot of the routes here include single track which to the best of my knowledge eliminates the majority of non-modded BMW's and KLR's. I have been looking at used bikes, but being summer now, my choices are limited locally.
For the $ some of the new bikes look like decent values and I have recently become smitten with the new KTM 690 Enduro which is being shipped to US dealers now. I think it should work to explore dirt roads, single track, and will work on the highway. KTM has a rack so luggage can be added.
Would you all please give me your opinions and thoughts.
Thanks, Juntura