I think I've done told you, but that ground is harder than it used to be lol

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Another great video! Love those wheelies!

Hi 2004 with 4000 miles for 2k is good ? Should i buy ?

great bike!!!!!

Your field, right?

Pol Torres is a huge person. Looks to be about 6'7. He can throw around the T7 like its your XT. He easily flat foots the bike and can pick up the front end with np, basically manhandles the bike. People definitely should not compare their experiences to his.

I'm kind of embarrassed to say, I bought CRF300 rally and I didn't even know what single track was. I never had a dirtbike as a kid. I just thought I'd be taking unpaved roads to do photography and I wanted an easy bike so I wouldn't get left behind if I ever went on a group ride. I practiced in the yard and then came the craving. With less than 150 miles on the bike I went to the local ORV park. I just picked the green one and ended up doing 2 hours of entry level single track that day. Now I have just under 1000 miles and I'm doing the expert level single track. I am so glad I didn't buy a 790/Transalp/T7 because I never would have tried the things I'm doing now. My motorcycle taught me about myself as much as it taught me skills.

Nice riding! How are getting such good audio on the bike?

lol. Great video. Did I hear a “cunt hair” as a unit of measure in there?!?!? Enjoyed the tutorial. Thank you

Great bikes!!

If the going is rough I know which one I prefer. With a good set of tires the XT can go just about anywhere, just not fast. Its the Willys jeep of the motorcycle world.

I agree with you on this. I wanted a T7 but stayed with the 690 due to size. BTY, I kept thinking the road looked like Ore Rd, then I saw my white truck setting with my buddy’s red truck at Log Truck 😂 We were working on single track that day.

Looks better on xt

Just picked up a 2022? Z125. Has 5200 miles on it. Everyone talks about the clutch and wanting more response out of it. I feel the slutch is too short. I cant get a smooth start out of it, first gear seems to jerk just a little, but its noticible.

THIS is the video every new and old adv rider should watch.

very good video! I am possibly interested in a burgman 200 and this video was a big help in learning about the bike! thank you !!

Yamaha XT 250 3Y3 is the most beautiful designed one of them ... ha ha, and I still have one :)

I’m getting my first bike soon and I’m probably getting one of these. My uncle has one I used to ride and loved it. And when I started looking around everyone said it was the best starter bike. So I appreciate this vid so I know what to look for and what to replace.

Man, everything you said is spot on. I got a 22'KLR and tried going offroad and dropped it on rocks. Tried it with offroad tires and dropped it. Got a DR and that thing is a mountain goat. I still dropped it but that's on me ...

Have a xr650l, used mostly for weekend trail riding and riding Arizona mountains. Pickup broke down about a month ago. Converted xr650l back to stock gearing, added a tusk windshield and ride it 70 miles to work and back. Works great. Thinking of trying it on a 700 mile trip to ft.worth.

Totally agree. I was looking at the 'adventure bikes' but they were all so heavy. In the end I went for a little farm bike. It will do the open road speed limit here with the road gearing on it, and so much lighter and lower. I'm not as young as I used to be with that many dodgy bits, partly paralysed left leg probably the main one.

I have a crf300L and ride it literally everywhere!

I want to travel and do BDRs. I plan to use Highway as little as possible to get me to where I need to get to as fast as possible. Then I want a off-road capable bike. I require comfort on the pavement to get to the dirt so that narrows my search down. I'm currently looking at things (like most) like the KTM 790 Adventure, HONDA Transalp and Vstrom 800DE...but now I'm also considering the CFmoto 800mt-x. The CFmoto is in the lead but it's heavy. Edit - I'm 5'7" and weigh 150lbs. 30" inseam

R these are power wheelies or clutch up ?

What gearing up r running?

It's true , in Portugal you see a lot of tenere , Atwins , GS, and big ADV bikes that people buy to ride trails and realize they are worthless. Keep the good advices and ride safe , congrats on the channel and keep the 225 ! Best bike I have too :)

How much did you sell the Burgman for? Did you calculated the average cost per mile for your ownership? Would love to know.

Where you from? I’m in London Kentucky and your accent is similar to mine

Had a Klr and had visions of grandeur. Grew up riding dirt bikes and thought it couldn’t be that bad off road. It was decent but so heavy. Ended up with a Drz and man, it feels like a mountain bike in comparison! Didn’t have a ton of money in the Klr so it was all good.

Very nice video, and I whole heartedly agree. Unless you're going on long trips on the open road, dualsports are much better for around town, and off road trails than adventure bikes. I've seen the video of the guy taking a Goldwing off road and it proves it's possible, but its like using an adjustable wrench as a hammer. It's just not the right tool for the job.

You need two bikes. Or more!

I appreciate the honest review boss man.

no more pov videos!!!!! they all look exactly the same.

What's your height and weight?

I put the Kenda Traxmaster tires on my 2017 Suzuki DRZ400S that I use for 90 to 95% off road use and my traxmasters have lasted for over 8500 miles yes 8500 miles I would not have never be leaved that these tires would last that long. When I put them on I was thinking that they would last 3 to 4000 miles max. I just put a new rear traxmaster on yesterday. The rear has been very good the front is OK not great.

It is not legal to run without a speedo!

Man. I know the video does not do justice. Hahaha. Also, the camera lighting adjustment doesn't help. Dang gopros. Lol

Pea gravel hill is why I don't ride by myself lol and you done awesome sir of getting turned around on the hill.

I drove a few miles away today - warmed it up and all seemed fine. When I went to return the choke was stuck and would not come down. How would I get it to drop down?

Any tips on the wheelie for the XT225? Thanks!

By the way, I’m in N AL also, Huntsville area, didn’t recognize any of the roads you were on, where are you located?

I just spent 3 days on a rented new T7 in Idaho, did some of the Idaho BDR, my first time on a dual sport since riding my TS250 back in the 80’s. Had it on the interstate (spd limit 80 for a while too). Thought it was just a fantastic bike! Would definitely choose this over BMW GS. I weigh 165 and did not have much loaded on it, but felt it still had plenty of power and capacity for more gear

I run these on my versys 650. Great great great tire. I get lots of life out of them and awesome grip. Like you the rear wears out first, so 2 rear tires per front economy wise. Have not tried them ony klr but thinking about it. The price point is awesome as well

Yeah they max out at about 90 and they really can’t go any faster unless obviously you’re going downhill

Did you notice a difference in mpg? Course they are both so good on gas it don't really matter, but I read reports of the rebel getting around 65-70 and the v star getting 75-80. If it's really a 10 mpg difference then that's money in the bank if you ride a lot.

Looks like a nice place to take a fall ride, thats a bit north of westpoint, right?

First! 😉👍 --QM

Too tight through those trees for me! Yikes!

1. Agree that the mirrors are ideal for looking at your shoulders. 2. Needs a headlight flash button. 3. The weight - close to 500 lbs and with more alloy than a genuine parallel twin it is meant to resemble yet the Triumphs were @ 400 lbs with more iron and steel in them (the 1969 Daytona T100R is 397 lbs). A starter motor and bigger battery cannot weigh that much more. Makes a difference when getting it in and out of the garage. 4. Cylinder block would look better in matt black like a 1960's bike.