Yamaha dual sport bikes?

[5e0LV8lover]

I'm lookin into a dual sport bike to rode to and from camp dodge where I'm stationed for the next couple of months before I'm sent to active army. I need a bike that can go offroad SAFELY for both me and the bike and also on road SAFELY for me and the bike. I know riding a dirt bike on road eventually create problems so what do yamaha have to offer both now and in past? Preferably under 4 to 5 k's. Thank you!

 

[Ayla999]

Yamaha makes the wr250r dual sport. There are lots of videos of it on youtube. Don't listen to aholes who know fck all. The only issue is that it is a relatively new model and there aren't any used bike deals on it.
The klr650 is a popular bike, but it is 75% road. Too heavy for anything other than gravel roads.
Kawi klx250 is also a good bike. The only disadvantage is the CV carb which can have trouble on rough trails.
Suzuki makes a 400 dual sport, but it is too heavy for any serious trail riding.
Seriously, for two months, why not rent a car. Spending thousands on a bike for two months and then storage for 1 or 2 years doesn't make sense.

 

[HarveyMushman]

Bluto knows not of what he speaks. Seems to be a thing here on answers...

http://www.yamaha-motor.com/sport/products/modelhome/574/0/home.aspx
Yamaha has several dual purpose bikes, all under $5k. And they all make over 70 mpg. For used: http://www.cycletrader.com/Yamaha-Motorcycles/search-results?make=Yamaha|2321194&vrsn=hybrid&keyword=dual purpose XT's are outstanding little bikes.

And since you are in the military, I already know they will make you get some training. But for anyone else: http://online2.msf-usa.org/msf/Default.aspx

But Ayla makes a good point. Don't finance anything that is going to be mothballed in your parent's basement. Pay cash.

 

[BlutoB]

Actually you picked the one make that has absolutely nothing in their lineup. Zip Zilch Nada. In your price range get a Kawasaki KLR 650 used on Craigslist.