Best Dual Sport for Aggressive Off-Road Riding?

Coloradogoose · 02-27-2021, 01:34 PM

Can't say much for the other bikes, but I can say you would likely be disappointed with the XT250 based on how you plan to use it. It's a capable bike, but not a thrasher. A buddy has one that he picked up to get back into motos on after 20 years. Within 2 weeks he was already planning his next bike. The power wasn't the problem, it is the suspension and lack of ability to use it for anything aggressive. It's great if you want to stay seated and plod through rock gardens, but it will respond like a wet sponge if you try to push it. He is 5 pounds heavier than you and felt that his light weight would help keep it from feeling soggy, but it really didn't. Good luck!

02-27-2021, 01:34 PM	#8
Coloradogoose Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 91	Can't say much for the other bikes, but I can say you would likely be disappointed with the XT250 based on how you plan to use it. It's a capable bike, but not a thrasher. A buddy has one that he picked up to get back into motos on after 20 years. Within 2 weeks he was already planning his next bike. The power wasn't the problem, it is the suspension and lack of ability to use it for anything aggressive. It's great if you want to stay seated and plod through rock gardens, but it will respond like a wet sponge if you try to push it. He is 5 pounds heavier than you and felt that his light weight would help keep it from feeling soggy, but it really didn't. Good luck!
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