- db337 wrote:
- Just joined forum looks like a very neat site. I am planning to buy a dual sport bike. Looking at wr250r for this bike. But still undecided. Just don't know how it is on longer road trips. Any info will be appreciated!
Welcome DB.
Define longer?
I assume your talking about comfort because the bike will go as far as you want. Can the rider? This depends on a lot of factors.
1) Age is a big one. Backs, knees, war wounds etc.
2) Your desire for comfort. Some people are just crazy men and tough it out mile after mile - and do it with a smile. How much gumption do you have?
If comfort is a premium and you plan on monster long rides you may want to skip the thumper catagory completely. If you go with a twin you are giving up major off road abiltiy due to weight.
If your bent on a thumper for dirt capabilties then there are some things you can do to increase comfort a bit. After market seat, street helmet, gel gloves, wind screens and probably most importantly - street oriented tires. Seat
height which is adjustable on the WR, is a big factor for comfort too.
IMO the WR has relatively low buzz for a thumper but some have argued this is not the case.
2-3 hours at a time used to be my comfort limit. Now I do 4-6 on consecutive days (I'm 50 y.o) - with very few comfort mods. And of course there are maniacs going cross country on them. God bless 'em.
Be prepared to drop some $$$ after initial purchase. And then some more ...
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