I always rode big bikes... bigger bikes = more fun, isn't it?
I thought so, until I went to Japan and rode a tiny 9.5 hp Honda Trail 125 on mountain trails in Japan - I had the most fun I ever had on any motorcycle before!
Back in Canada, I knew exactly what I needed: the smallest lightest dual sport bike. Highway legal would be a plus.
So I got a Yamaha XT250 - and I really love this bike! It gives me the most fun on two wheels. It's small, ultra light (292 lbs or 132 kg), has super high ground clearance of 11.2" with only 32" seat height! It's unkillable and only cost $5,000 USD-$6,000 CAD brand new. And it surprised me on highways too - it's way better than I thought just based on the size and engine.
