I need a goat trail commuter bike.

[Norm]

Take a look at a DR650.

[Popeye the Sailor]

Take a look at a DR650.

370 pounds.


Too heavy.

[DanTheMan]

08 husky 610, and the guys is willing to trade for a monster. Probably Not as kick ass as the 510 or the 450, but you won't have to rebuild as often. And it FI.

Once my bike is gone i'm getting one.

http://www.supermotojunkie.com/showthread.php?t=74095&highlight=husqvarna

[somegirl]

I know it's a little far, but how about this? - http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/bik/1018027079.html

I'm sure your wife would approve!

Something like that would be my ride of choice.

[silvy1200]

a KTM or a husky FTW!

and if money is a concern check these chinese bikes out, great price and warranty. a bonus is the suzuki powerplant, bought all bolt on upgrades from the suzuki DR200. CA street legal and fun to ride for a cheapo that looks good.

http://www.qlinkmotor.com/product.php?id=46

bought one for my dad to learn on, we both love it so far  [moto]

[Popeye the Sailor]

I'm seriously considering the WR250 

[silvy1200]

I'm seriously considering the WR250 

nice!

i heard kawasaski put out a SUMO as well.

[red baron]

I live next to a number of parks, and there's around 200 redwoods on my property. Hippy.

Fixed.

[Roscoe]

You sir, are blessed... Sounds like you have the perfect supermoto playground as a daily commute.
I say a 450 KTM or *cough* Husky Maybe a 560 or 510 if you have the room to open it up. The Aprilla's mentioned would be nice if you don't mind another high maintenance Italian. My humbile opinion would be to stay away from the wr250 you pictured unless you are a beginning rider (doesn't sound like it) or want a lower performance ride that you can ride hard, and put away wet. Look for a plated SM, lots of them around. Or a plated enduro or mx bike and convert it with wheels and brakes, two fun bikes in one for all season riding.

I guess it all depends on what type of "commute" you want to have.

Oh, and if I had a few extra bucks for a play bike I've been wanting a Yamaha TW200

[the_Journeyman]

I'm seriously considering the WR250 

You're probably tall enough to ride it.  I can barely get up one the WR.  Gonna get one and have a extra set of the opposite type of wheels so suit your riding desires for the day?

Do look at the Kawasaki, the KLX250 is what they made their SM out of ~

JM

[Popeye the Sailor]

You sir, are blessed... Sounds like you have the perfect supermoto playground as a daily commute.
I say a 450 KTM or *cough* Husky Maybe a 560 or 510 if you have the room to open it up. The Aprilla's mentioned would be nice if you don't mind another high maintenance Italian. My humbile opinion would be to stay away from the wr250 you pictured unless you are a beginning rider (doesn't sound like it) or want a lower performance ride that you can ride hard, and put away wet. Look for a plated SM, lots of them around. Or a plated enduro or mx bike and convert it with wheels and brakes, two fun bikes in one for all season riding.

I guess it all depends on what type of "commute" you want to have.

Oh, and if I had a few extra bucks for a play bike I've been wanting a Yamaha TW200

You're probably tall enough to ride it.  I can barely get up one the WR.  Gonna get one and have a extra set of the opposite type of wheels so suit your riding desires for the day?

Do look at the Kawasaki, the KLX250 is what they made their SM out of ~

JM

Nah-none of the bigger bikes-I do not have the room to open these up-as I said, I'm more concerned with carrying corner speed than having a lot of power. These are seriously windy  roads-AKA, I might hit third gear. In the car I don't get out of second/above 30. I'm avoiding anything high maintenance-I'd rather have something I can thrash and not worry about. As far as any conversions/other wheels, I have enough projects-last thing I need is something that needs work for me to ride it. This I can take, drop a bunch of crap off it in a day, get it down to 260 or so and up to 30 HP, and have an absolute blast.


Good enough for me 

[mapman]

KTM 450 EXC Comes with a title: and with an extra set of wheels in a little under an hour you can choose dirt or street. Good 2005's go for around $3500

[MrFryMoto]

Nah-none of the bigger bikes-I do not have the room to open these up-as I said, I'm more concerned with carrying corner speed than having a lot of power. These are seriously windy  roads-AKA, I might hit third gear. In the car I don't get out of second/above 30. I'm avoiding anything high maintenance-I'd rather have something I can thrash and not worry about. As far as any conversions/other wheels, I have enough projects-last thing I need is something that needs work for me to ride it. This I can take, drop a bunch of crap off it in a day, get it down to 260 or so and up to 30 HP, and have an absolute blast.


Good enough for me 

if i were in your sicheeation i would probably go for the Yamaha WR250 or a DRZ-400s / sm
i can attest that the DRZ is perfect for tight-windy roads; not so great on highway but it will do it if it has to.

[Popeye the Sailor]

Oh god. A turbo kit is offered. 53 HP in a < 300lb  bike.



Drool!

[silentbob]

Oh god. A turbo kit is offered. 53 HP in a < 300lb  bike.



Drool!

You can get that in a stock Husky.