Fri May 20, 2022, 11:08 AM
ret5hd (19,846 posts)
Question for the group:
1) Spouse and I are OFTEN deep in the national forests/blm-land etc. Rough and rutted dirt/rock roads
2) We camp in a van, often 30 miles+ from a store, town etc. We find a good spot and set up tarps, a table, chairs, stove, etc. 3) I want to be able to go to the store or into town without tearing down camp...and POSSIBLY (not likely) losing the spot that we found. 4) --Together-- we weigh about 280 lbs 5) Whatever we get would need to be "street legal" SO...after all that explanation of our scenario... I would like some recommendations for a motorcycle that is: A) small enough to put in a fold-up style rack on the back of the van (rack...not trailer) B) 4 stroke C) Powerful enough to handle our combined 280 lbs plus some water/groceries/fuel...things we would make a ride into town for D) It does not have to be FAST, just nimble and RELIABLE Any suggestions? Anything stand out?
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ret5hd | May 2022 | OP |
mahatmakanejeeves | May 2022 | #1 | |
ret5hd | May 2022 | #2 | |
EX500rider | Mar 2023 | #3 | |
EX500rider | Mar 2023 | #4 |
Response to ret5hd (Original post)
Fri May 20, 2022, 11:13 AM
mahatmakanejeeves (54,136 posts)
1. A) is sort of a deal killer. NT
A) small enough to put in a fold-up style rack on the back of the van (rack...not trailer) |
Response to mahatmakanejeeves (Reply #1)
Fri May 20, 2022, 02:58 PM
ret5hd (19,846 posts)
2. Like this:
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Response to ret5hd (Original post)
Sun Mar 12, 2023, 12:38 PM
EX500rider (9,067 posts)
3. I'd go with a small dual purpose like this:
https://www.yamahamotorsports.com/dual-sport/models/tw200
Starting at: $4,899* Destination Charge: $325 Freight Surcharge: $250***** 78 MPG or (they show it with a cargo box on the back) https://powersports.honda.com/motorcycle/dual-sport/crf300l Or a little sportier: https://powersports.honda.com/motorcycle/sport/cb300r |
Response to ret5hd (Original post)
Sun Mar 12, 2023, 01:48 PM
EX500rider (9,067 posts)