Posted a ride report "...of wet dogs and wild waters"
Even though the DR / XT / XR technology is 20+ years old, these machines are great, and epitomise the true meaning of dual sport riding.
Heading up into the kopjes the lighweight machines were easy to handle, negotiating a few tight spots were no problem.
Clearance on the bikes is good, suspension works well, I know this bike can handle anything that my limited skill level can throw at it.
Highway cruiser it definately ain't, but it can hang at 110 all day with another 15 - 20km/h in reserve. How much more do you need?? allows us time to smell the roses, cosmos or khakibos.
With all respect to the big boys, these mid capacity bikes (all makes, no favouritism here) make for great entertainment.
These agile little machines have a heart as big as anything orange / white red & blue - real terriers of the biking world, not scared of anything and tough enough to try anything.
Respect