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The DR650 was redesigned in 1996 and remains unchanged. Still carbureted, air/oil cooled, simple, bullet proof, better off road and lighter than the KLR. No perfect bike exists, but if you watch some videos, there are some cool ones about the "Bush Pig" out of Australia. It's an around the world type bike, but two up is a stretch. The KTM 1290 Adventure, or the 1090 version, or the BMW 1250 GS, or the African Twin, or the V Strom would be good. I have the DR650 and two 1998 BMW R1100R roadsters. They're great touring bikes, two up no problem. Not worth much these days, so a good, clean one will be less than $4K. I have my eyes on the new BMW R1250R, which should be available in the Fall. I'll probably order one in Spring. Personally, I don't like the idea of taking a 650# bike off road, so a guy needs at least two motorcycles.

My least important criteria for a motorcycle is how it rides 2 up. Having another person on the back of a motorcycle is the worst.

I put a Mustang solo saddle on the Dyna shortly after I bought it to end any discussion on the matter.

Its super handy when the passenger thinks they have to help you corner by "leaning".

So [bleep] handy.

It is difficult to label one bike as being perfect.

Big dresser for long hauls and cruising - I rode a Goldwing from Kentucky to Alaska solo - best ride of my life.
250-400 dual sport for short fun trips when you are riding solo up to 55 and might run a trail or two
Maybe a Versys 300 for in town riding
A 1 liter sport bike (or bigger) for those crazy times when only wild ass speed will cure what ales you. My blue Kawasaki ZRX1200 fit that bill nicely
Harleys? For some reason just never wanted to own one for various reasons.

I still can't deny the fact that if I were forced to stay with only one bike for everything it might be a lowered KLR 650. It does a lot of things right but not exceptional in any area other than it is easy to work on.

The current concept of Adventure bikes is nice in theory but most are just to heavy to do any serious trail riding. That includes my 2018 V Strom 1000. The main reasons I purchased it was a comfortable riding position, plenty of power, and the front wheel stays on the ground when I open the throttle. Plus I bought it for $3K off the price since it was a leftover.

No doubt about it, a serious rider needs more than one bike. The hard part is finding the cash and sneaking them in past the wife.

Its super handy when the passenger thinks they have to help you corner by "leaning".

So [bleep] handy.

Birdwatcher thinks he's still 19 years old.

My least important criteria for a motorcycle is how it rides 2 up. Having another person on the back of a motorcycle is the worst.

I put a Mustang solo saddle on the Dyna shortly after I bought it to end any discussion on the matter.

I’m just the opposite, I just told ‘em “don’t lean”. In my Ninja period some women got their first 140mph motorcycle ride, and on a winding backroad they would wrap their arms tight and plaster themselves against your back, grinning from ear to ear at the end of it.

Pretty much if a woman got on your bike nine times out of ten you would end up sleeping with em sooner or later. Nowadays of course the bike would be writing checks my body couldn’t cash

When I got married all I owned was a motorcycle, guns, binocs and no furniture. I’m regressing to my natural state is all.

Here's another news flash.

If a chick ask for a drive home in your 1989 F-150? There's a good chance she wants to fugk you.

Homelessness is an admirable goal.

If anyone can achieve it, it's you.

Buy the africa twin travis, they hold value on top of everything else you'll get out of it.