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November 29, 2017 at 9:19 am #20334November 29, 2017 at 3:51 pm #20338
This video is well worth watching. I’m just back from a short 4100 km ride around the South Island and I would agree with all the points stated.
November 29, 2017 at 8:18 pm #20347I’ve watched that before. I’ve never really done any adventure riding in the sense he is talking about but can see his point.
What makes me laugh is that a 650 is now a small bike! What does that make my drz250?
November 30, 2017 at 11:44 am #20359@oldbeer Like you, I don’t have bike size anxiety as I have found my KLX150L manages luggage plus extra fuel perfectly well. I’ve even gone 2-up on the gravel roads with no problem. I know I can’t overtake logging trucks that are charging around at 110 kph, but hey, it gives me more time to take in the views.
December 2, 2017 at 8:56 pm #20389I sold my BMW R80/7, which was set up for gravel roads, and bought a DRZ-250. I am now enjoying my backroad riding again and wondering why it took me so long to wake up to the joys of a light bike.
February 9, 2018 at 5:21 pm #24880Much to agree with here. Not doing long trips. but finding my new Honda XR150 is excellent fun for a newbie to the gravel where I wouldn’t dream of riding my road bikes. Good range with 12L tank and low seat. Plus very cheap.
February 11, 2018 at 8:09 am #24890I had lots of helmet time on my recent trip up north and thought that that I could add to this but after listening again I think he has nailed it.
The only thing I would add is that in a New Zealand context I would say average gravel back road speeds are going to be even lower than his estimste. I reckon a 250 is plenty on windy gravel back roads.
Also, there is less wind noise at lower speeds and for me at least that makes a difference.
Having ridden bigger bikes on similar roads, I prefer the smaller, slower, lighter bike if I’m on my own.
Ymmv.
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