Posted by doctordave on July 7, 2008, 2:22 pm
Does anyone know of a bike that is capable of highway use over long
distances and also capable of off road use? I am exploring the western
U.S. I need a bike that will be large enough to haul backpacking gear,
clothes etc. and be able to go cross country when the need arises.
Good gas mileage is very important. I have owned many dirt bikes and
currently ride a Harley. Thanks for any info.
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Posted by David T. Ashley on July 7, 2008, 2:29 pm
> Does anyone know of a bike that is capable of highway use over long
> distances and also capable of off road use? I am exploring the western
> U.S. I need a bike that will be large enough to haul backpacking gear,
> clothes etc. and be able to go cross country when the need arises.
> Good gas mileage is very important. I have owned many dirt bikes and
> currently ride a Harley. Thanks for any info.
If one is to believe the manufacturer's information, Suzuki has some models
on their website listed as "dual sport". That might be a good starting
point.
Posted by Bob Myers on July 7, 2008, 2:44 pm
> Does anyone know of a bike that is capable of highway use over long
> distances and also capable of off road use? I am exploring the western
> U.S. I need a bike that will be large enough to haul backpacking gear,
> clothes etc. and be able to go cross country when the need arises.
> Good gas mileage is very important. I have owned many dirt bikes and
> currently ride a Harley. Thanks for any info.
The classic answer here would have to be the KLR-650...
Bob M.
Posted by Ed Cregger on July 7, 2008, 4:21 pm
>> Does anyone know of a bike that is capable of highway use over long
>> distances and also capable of off road use? I am exploring the western
>> U.S. I need a bike that will be large enough to haul backpacking gear,
>> clothes etc. and be able to go cross country when the need arises.
>> Good gas mileage is very important. I have owned many dirt bikes and
>> currently ride a Harley. Thanks for any info.
> The classic answer here would have to be the KLR-650...
> Bob M.
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That's the one that I would choose.
Ed Cregger
Posted by ajh on July 7, 2008, 9:42 pm
ecregger@bellsouff.net says...
>
> >
> >> Does anyone know of a bike that is capable of highway use over long
> >> distances and also capable of off road use? I am exploring the western
> >> U.S. I need a bike that will be large enough to haul backpacking gear,
> >> clothes etc. and be able to go cross country when the need arises.
> >> Good gas mileage is very important. I have owned many dirt bikes and
> >> currently ride a Harley. Thanks for any info.
> >
> > The classic answer here would have to be the KLR-650...
> >
> > Bob M.
> >
> >
>
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>
> That's the one that I would choose.
>
> Ed Cregger
>
>
>
I wish I still owned mine:
http://www.ajh.ca/klr4sale/
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> distances and also capable of off road use? I am exploring the western
> U.S. I need a bike that will be large enough to haul backpacking gear,
> clothes etc. and be able to go cross country when the need arises.
> Good gas mileage is very important. I have owned many dirt bikes and
> currently ride a Harley. Thanks for any info.