duel sport motorcycles for 6ft man?

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I'd like to move from a Harley 1200XL to a small duel sport bike that if it falls over, I can pick up alone at the age of 72.

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Honda a few years ago made a CRF 230L. The thing got 90mpg! Weight 260lbs and came in black.

The new one: Honda CRF 250L weighs in at a porky 320 and gets less mpg.
http://powersports.honda.com/dual-sport/2013/crf250l.aspx

Suzuki makes the DR 200 SE. It weighs in at 278lbs, but it has electric start. They also make a 400cc version.
http://www.suzukicycles.com/Product%20Lines/Cycles/Products/DR200SE/2013/DR200SE.aspx#Specs

Yamaha makes the TW 200. It weighs in at 278 and gets 78mpg.

Kawasaki makes the KLX 250S. It weighs in at 297lbs, gets 70mpg and has electric start.
http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/product-specifications.aspx?id=550&scid=14

If you got cash, then look at the KTM 350 EXC. This is a motocross bike with lights. It weighs 241lbs and has electric start.
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/howto/122_1211_ktm_350_exc_dual_sport_surgery/viewall.html

The other motocross bike with lights is the Husqvarna TE 310R. It weights 247lbs and has electric start.
http://husqvarna-motorcyclesna.com/product.php?pid=56&cid=21

You got me by a few years. I know I am getting tired of kick starting a motorcycle, so you have to be really tired of it. That means you are going to have to go with the Suzuki or the Kawasaki. If you have the money, the KTM and Husqvarna are top of the line bikes. I got a 1982 Honda XL500R that I have to go through a starting ritual on or she won't fire up. It gets old real fast kick that beast over...lol

I would recommend going to the local dealerships and sitting on a bunch of different bikes. This way you can see what is out there and see what fits you best. Hell, I would look for an old late model 1970's 2-stroke enduro just to piss off the neighbors...lol You can find used bikes on Ebay, Craigslist, CycleTrader and BikeFinds.

You keep going old timer.

Need advice? should i get buy 1982 honda cm250?

leo

The seller wants 850, I bargained with him and said he wont go lower than 700.
What do u think

This is what he posted:

 it runs good,but needs cam sprocket aligned (40 dollar job) because the topend has already been rebuilt. and i dont have a truck to take it to someone. IT WILL NOT START BECAUSE TIMING IS OFF. Don't believe me? bring a mechanic, everything works perfect, but timing is off, its a 1 hour job at any motorcycle shop. 

Title is in my name and is registered for 2013 till decemberThe bike fires up real quick with electric starter, even in cold weather. runs in top shape, feels like it's brand new.It was my daily runner until i upgraded. I wouldn't hesitate to take this bike cross country, it rides great.new batterycleaned carbnew sparkplugsnew oilnew top end rebuild (piston,cylinder head,plugs,valve job)barely used tires, still have PLENTY of life leftIt has custom body work and gas tank, although the gas tank has a small spot that needs new paint, by the gas cap see picsit gets 75mpg and goes easily 85mph with a 170lb rider29xxx miles on it, not a lot for an older bikegreat beginner bike, good for lane splitting, one seater, always get looks while ridingstill has original blue plates

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NO. Don't get me wrong, I love the old bikes. This guy knows SO MUCH about this bike, telling you it reassuringly, but he doesn't know how to call a tow truck or a friend to get it somewhere to get it fixed. Don't buy from this guy and don't bother with anything that doesn't run. Unless, of course, you are doing it for the love of a particular bike and you want a big, expensive project.

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