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I have been riding my Yamaha WR250R for about 15 years, and although it's a great bike, I think it's about time for an upgrade. It's OK on the highway but not exactly the most comfortable, and runs out of power going uphill or trying to pass. Also it's quite tall and I've dumped in a few times by putting my foot down in a low spot.

Here's my wish list in a replacement ADV bike:

  • More power (it would be difficult to find something with less)
  • Seat height lower than 36 inches (It would be difficult to find something with more)
  • Something that makes power in the low and mid range, rather than needing to be wound up
  • At least a decent suspension for lots of gravel forestry roads
  • 18/21 inch wheels

I'm not too concerned with weight, I can easily lift any of the bikes in this size range. A couple bikes that caught my eye were the Tenere 700, Taureg 660 and F900GS, but I am open to other suggestions. I'm sort of out of the loop with modern bikes so would appreciate any input anyone cares to share

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[–] shittydwarf@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

The ole faithful thumpers! I'm pretty familiar with them I've ridden all three, I especially love the BRP. You make a good point about modern electronics, I would be insanely pissed to be stranded by a puddle hah. And also not really enthusiastic about dealing with annoying menu systems

[–] lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago

I'd go with the most recent KLR, like the other dude said. Still carbed.

[–] Mac@mander.xyz 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The XRL is not the BRP, btw

[–] shittydwarf@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Ah my buddy has a plated XR, just mentally lumped it in with the XRL

[–] lka1988@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

The XR line has been fully road-legal for quite a few years now, since 2007 I think. Kinda jealous, honestly... I'm in the middle of rebuilding a 1980 XR500 (still has the 23" wheel, too) that was never titled, let alone even equipped with a brake light 😅

[–] Mac@mander.xyz 1 points 1 month ago

Yeah, that's common and it doesn't really matter, tbh.