Hey, ya'll! So here's my situation.
I have a 1999 Honda CR125R and a 2008 Versys 650. I bought the Versys a few months ago because it was too good to pass up but it's not something I want to keep long term. I figured with what's going on in the world right now, having a bike that is capable of doing some touring would be a good way to travel this year.
With that said, I plan on selling the Versys and getting rid of it by the fall (I'm only waiting that long because the bike is financed and won't probably be fully paid off until then).
Now onto what I'm looking for-
I've been getting into a lot of enduro/single track and hare scramble riding so I would love to have a bike that can handle those purposes (while also being able to be street legal, in case I need to ride to a trail).
Here's some bikes I currently have in mind.
Honda XR 400 or 600R ( I know the 600 is heavier but it may be the best value/jack of all trades option)
Yamaha WR250R
Kawasaki KDX200
Husky 150-250
KTM XC 150-250
Honda CRF230F
Ideally, I'd like to keep my budget under 5k. 4 stroke would be nice to have (especially if I have to have it on the street often) but I'm looking for the best overall bike for the money.
Am I better off looking for a nicer 2 stroke or should I go with one of the 4 stroke options I listed and try to set up my CR125 for Enduro stuff?
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!
I have a 1999 Honda CR125R and a 2008 Versys 650. I bought the Versys a few months ago because it was too good to pass up but it's not something I want to keep long term. I figured with what's going on in the world right now, having a bike that is capable of doing some touring would be a good way to travel this year.
With that said, I plan on selling the Versys and getting rid of it by the fall (I'm only waiting that long because the bike is financed and won't probably be fully paid off until then).
Now onto what I'm looking for-
I've been getting into a lot of enduro/single track and hare scramble riding so I would love to have a bike that can handle those purposes (while also being able to be street legal, in case I need to ride to a trail).
Here's some bikes I currently have in mind.
Honda XR 400 or 600R ( I know the 600 is heavier but it may be the best value/jack of all trades option)
Yamaha WR250R
Kawasaki KDX200
Husky 150-250
KTM XC 150-250
Honda CRF230F
Ideally, I'd like to keep my budget under 5k. 4 stroke would be nice to have (especially if I have to have it on the street often) but I'm looking for the best overall bike for the money.
Am I better off looking for a nicer 2 stroke or should I go with one of the 4 stroke options I listed and try to set up my CR125 for Enduro stuff?
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!