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Originally Posted by Kinvig
at 249kg dry weight I think my point about the gs1150 is valid!
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Yes, its heavy, people still use it for overlanding. Dont see argument, TBH.
But Rob wrote this:
"A mate of mine who i went riding quite regularly with last year has
just bought himself a 1200GS. He's been out and about on it quite a bit
over the last 3 weeks, particularly going off road and taking on some green lanes/tracks.
Seen a '95 BMW F650 with 32k on for only £850 but not so sure whether its good to take off road. Alternatively I keep on looking for DR350s and DRZ400s
but think I might get left behind on the road''
A DR would probably be fine but if that is his concerns something too small will be a problem possibly, thats the point I am trying to make. he hasnt posted saying 'my mates have all got 250-EXC' or whatever, in which case the small dirt bike recs are more valid. Road speed could be valid given the type of companions he will be riding with. Its a no brainer. IF they are in a small bike group get a small bike, if in a big bike group, dont get something too small UNLESS the dynamic will cope, and it typically doesnt as the needs are different.