A Real Dirty Comparison Test

[bikerdoc]

I get your point terryth.
But, there is one aspect that continues to be missed when the debate narrows down to which kind of dirt bike is the "easiest" or "funnest".
Instead, for me, it's about which dirt bike you have available to ride when you get there to ride.

No doubt if I trailer 'd the DR400 to Colorado, it would have been a hoot to ride all over those mountains. And admittedly, I would draw the line on what I would and wouldn't do in a much different place.
But I RODE to Colorado. Approaching 2000 miles. Hauling camping gear and enjoying the heck out of getting there.
So, the 600lb dirt bike was the only weapon available. Thus the only off-road limits are those that I can't or won't try on it. And that just leads to pushing the limits on one of these amazing modern envelope pushing pigs.
For me, it IS as much fun as the "real dirt bikes". Not as easy. Not as capable. But certainly as much fun.
And when you finally run outta time and energy, you pack the mule and let it take you all the way back home.
Easier & better than those real dirt bikes can.

Ditto.

FWIW for me it's not about primarily being in search of dirt, but rather heading out with a general idea of a destination in mind, and not having to worry too much about turning onto some gravel, dirt or roads/tracks made up of most other surfaces other than smooth tarseal/bitumen, whereas on other bikes one might be more inclined to turn around opting for an easier route.

Always mindful that it's not the destination, but rather the scenery and ADVenture of the journey itself...and the S10 lends itself too so well

YMMV

 

[emgee]

Any update?

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[Don in Lodi]

I too have been waiting on a result post... I'll have to look, did he say when he'd be doing the 'test'?

 

[redneckK20]

Oh, this just got real!

Let's be honest... the KTM will be in another league offroad and on tarmac. The chain drive and 10,000mi valve checks are a deal breaker. Will be interesting to see your results.

I believe it's 18k on the 1190 Adventure and R. The dealership I work at just became a KTM dealer.

 

[snuffcityrider]

I believe it's 18k on the 1190 Adventure and R. The dealership I work at just became a KTM dealer.
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Cycle Center of Denton?

 

[scott123007]

The guy was a Troll. A nice troll, but a troll all the same...LOL