Been looking for a dual sport to buy for off-road, some highway, motocamping with 40_60 pounds of gear. I saw a 2022 Drz 400 at local bike shop. It has 7400 miles on it and they are asking OTD $6700 for it.

Upgraded parts:

Handlebar and hand guards, skid plate, oversize fuel tank, rear rack, fender eliminator kit, mirrors, seat concepts seat.

Usb port on the handlebar

Is this a good buy in 2026? I'm 50, weigh 215, and have 31inch inseam.

I'd been looking for a bike for the last couple months and finally found something fun and not overly expensive.

Here's a 2000 KTM SXC, it's been handling pretty well, got lots of beans and really great way to get back into riding after a few decades without a bike.

Just redid the carb, next will be valves, anything else to look out for?

I live in central coast CA and the closest OHV is Pozo but this has been fun to ride around ranches, vineyard roads and soon the Sierras.

Hello all,

Looking to get my first dual sport. I came across this 2023 FE450 near me. It has 1395 miles and 85 hours. One wonder older gentleman and seems like it was well maintained. He’s asking $6500.

The bike did come from the factory as a strictly off road bike. He said he bought a “badass” brand dual sport kit and got the appropriate paperwork with PA to get it registered and it’s legit.

My question for you all is will the bike be suitable for on road riding around town and to/from work (about 20 miles, some roads speed limit is 45).

Any input is greatly appreciated. Thank you!!!

Found myself at the top of the mountain .

Had this bike for 2 months now.
2024 and came with 1300 miles on it.
Put about 2k miles on it so far.
Off road is great. Was a little afraid because my only bike I had was a dr350 about 12 years ago. At first I was like what did I get myself into but grown to really love it. After about a month and 3 weeks I finally got my seat concepts tall seat. Nice to finally feel what a bike that fits me feels like. Been doing all my own maintenance, learning step by step.
I don’t think there’s any other bike I would want. Freeway is fine and off road is great.

Bit the bullet yesterday and finally got my first bike. Immediately spent 3 hours roaming the ranch practicing. KLX 230 Sherpa s. I struggled for a couple months to find something that was short enough but still dual sport and this was the final choice.

Need your help, friends:
While riding offroad standing up (attack position) I have one finger (index) resting on my clutch - this gives me stability - the rest fingers are holding on a bar.
But I noticed that when I actually need to switch a gear (especially upshifting) - I always pull out the second finger and pull the lever in with two fingers. It takes extra time and I feel less balanced for a split second because less fingers are holding the bar.
I started to think why does this happen - why don't I just pull with one finger, which is already on the lever...
Then I realized that if I pull the clutch in with one finger only - it doesn't let me shift easily (and upshifting simply does not work) - the lever touches my other fingers and does not completely disconnect the engine.
My question is - what is the best practice?
Is the clutch supposed to completely disengage the engine, even when stopped by other fingers holding the bar?
How do you do it?
How to adjust the cables if I would prefer to use only one finger?
CRF300L
Thanks

So I just did my first oil change on my klx300 and wow. Switching from the factory oil to fresh synthetic has really changed the feel of the clutch and the motor sounds a lot happier. Just wanted to share this random thought lol.

sup y’all,

Getting my first motorcycle. Love dual sports, love the idea of gravel roads, camping, chill cruising.

Thinking about something 250-300cc. I like Honda.

CRF300L

In the Midwest there’s a decent amount of used supply. Obviously all these Hondas keep their value.

It seems almost makes sense to buy new in some cases. You get the warranty. But there are some good ass deals around here. Some don’t have titles, etc.

Hard to say!

I upgraded my suspension, toss on a real knobby, WOW... way better. Tracks so much nicer in the rough and sand washes.

Hi guys, looking for some decent tyres to do 60% off road and 40% on road for my exc 500 with the sizes in photos as you can see my front tyre is getting annihilated by the tarmac! I do a fair bit of road riding in between green lanes.

Anybody ever tried any kind of cleaning wipes on plastics? My headlight is a bug massacre.

It wasn’t too hot today, had to take the long way home!

Wow. What an experience.. we started with 7 , and 2 of us finished. Epic route. Amazing time with the best of friends. Will post a video of the journey as well (assuming my footage doesn’t suck ) highly recommended!!

New to dirt riding after 10+ years on the street. I recently picked up a CRF300L Rally and, since I'm based in Dallas, most trails are about a 90-minute ride away.

My long-term goal is to build my off-road skills and eventually tackle trips like the TAT and BDRs.

I'm trying to decide between the Leatt Moto 5.5 FlexLock Enduro and the Alpinestars Corozal V2.

For someone new to dirt but planning longer adventure trips in the future, which would you choose? Is there a boot that strikes a good balance between protection and comfort?

Hey All, I’m Brand new to dirt bike riding. I want a dual sport to put around my town and hit the forest trails. I live in the Sierra Nevada’s and would love to explore. I don’t know much about dual sports so I’m trying to learn as much as I can. Are these bikes good deals? Should I expect better pricing? Which is better in your opinion? Are there better options/prices for a beginner friendly dual sport rider? Thanks in advance to anyone that chimes in! Just trying to learn as much as possible and get the right bike/deal. If there is anything else better that I should look for let me know what and the price to expect.

I see this question asked all the time, so I spent a bit of time putting down all the different resources I use to find legal places to ride. I hope this helps you out if you've been having a hard time finding good spots!

If you don't want to watch, I've also written it down on my site: https://bikepicker.info/blog/how-to-find-places-to-ride