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So got my boy a cheap dirt bike and he is getting pretty good around the house. We have some trails right behind the house that he wants to go on. Now i have an excuse to get a bike. I used to ride sport bikes but sold my last one 5 years ago. I have very limited experience on a dirt bike. I have a 20 mile commute on a road that is 65mph. Also i am 6’6" 250lb so i don't do well on a small bike.
If i went dirt only I think I would look at 450 but I think a 450 would be a little weak on the highway. If I go dual sport I like the 650 but it might be a little big for learning the dirt and riding with my boy. Will i even enjoy commuting on a 650 when i came from sport bikes? Cant really afford two bikes so if I don't dual sport I will just keep commuting in the truck.
Thoughts?
If i went dirt only I think I would look at 450 but I think a 450 would be a little weak on the highway. If I go dual sport I like the 650 but it might be a little big for learning the dirt and riding with my boy. Will i even enjoy commuting on a 650 when i came from sport bikes? Cant really afford two bikes so if I don't dual sport I will just keep commuting in the truck.
Thoughts?