Hi Rob;
A little search turned up;
http://www.motorcycle.com/mo/mcdirt/dirtbike.html
which is dealing more with trail riding; it's hard to find stuff not just
race-related.
Honda had a 200 I think that was a sort of street legal trials type. You
probably should have lights to get back late. Does anybody still make the 'fat
wheel' two-wheelers? (no, Rokon is a bit slow ;-)
Do you use quads? I do environmental work on pipeline projects and where most
of the fellows get a 300 Honda etc. I wanted a bit more fun and got a 500
Suzuki; 4wd, independant rear but with a linked solid rear axle; 4-valve water
cooled 500 and the weight is within 10-20lbs of the 300; it's a hoot. Mine is
a 5-speed; they also offer an automatic.
Don't forget gearing can be altered with a sprocket or two.
Have fun.
Rick
Rob Chapman wrote:
> I have a cattle ranch, and we use bikes to muster our cattle, and to
> traverse the properties. We have traditionally bought Yamaha agricultural
> bikes, AG200, gentle low geared 4 stroke bikes. I want something more
> exciting to ride, and have narrowed it down to a Yamaha TT250R or its
> equivalent Kawasaki KLX250R, Honda XR250 or Suzuki DRZ250...I think those
> are the right comparables. Maybe I should consider something else??
> It must carry 2 people occasionally, be able to be low geared for very slow
> riding behind cows and calves, and to go slowly without overheating, and to
> be fun. It also has to have a wooden flat carrier for my dog! Seat height
> mustn't be too extreme, as the rusting family jewels must be hoisted over in
> safety!!
> If any of you can advise on these, I'd be most interested in your comments.
> Price not a factor , thank you guys!
> Regards,
>
> Rob Chapman
