Small dirt bike 70- 80 cc or E-bike

[Gobbler36]

Get a Honda 230 and be done

 

[Mr.Ktm]

I’d do something with some full size wheels like a crf230 or ttr230. It will make the ride much smoother and less likely to get a flat. They are smaller bikes that will not overpower you but you’ll be able to roll over a lot.

 

[Steve300xcw]

I hade to ride a crf230 outta a hole for a guy. That might be the most boring bike on the planet. sumbitch chewed its way outta there way better than I thought it was going to do.

I wouldnt want to be stuck on one all day. But for idling up old skid roads, it wouldnt be horrible

 

[ColoradoBackpackHunter]

I’ve been skeptical of e-bikes for this purpose only based on the fact or question of maintenance/battery longevity. I ride a 1993 Honda XR250 for the sole purpose of hunting and I can still finds parts with little problem and if I’m running multiple trips shuttling gear or packing meat out I can top off with gas in 2 minutes and continue on.

I considered the e-bike thing recently but I don’t want to have to be math’n in my head hoping I can make it from A to B multiple times if need be.

 

[180ls1]

I’ve been skeptical of e-bikes for this purpose only based on the fact or question of maintenance/battery longevity. I ride a 1993 Honda XR250 for the sole purpose of hunting and I can still finds parts with little problem and if I’m running multiple trips shuttling gear or packing meat out I can top off with gas in 2 minutes and continue on.

I considered the e-bike thing recently but I don’t want to have to be math’n in my head hoping I can make it from A to B multiple times if need be.

Funny, I switched to an e-bike because the dirt bike sat so much I found the gas breaking down was more of a maintenance issue.

 

[Steve300xcw]

If I know my bikes are going to sit for very long. I'll syphon it out and dump it in the toyota. That 3rz has burned a lot of castor927

 

[ColoradoBackpackHunter]

Funny, I switched to an e-bike because the dirt bike sat so much I found the gas breaking down was more of a maintenance issue.

I forced myself into a routine of non-ethanol gas with stabilizers and then draining the tank and carb after the season is over. My lawn equipment also thanked me for that change. I suppose there isn’t a simple button on the subject.

I was thinking about parts for specific bikes like batteries and whether or not in 5-10 years that they will be available anymore as the battery degrades.

 

[rclouse79]

I have both. I started with the e-bike and like it for a lot of things. The e-bike is easier to load and unload, it is quieter to ride and is cheaper to buy. This elk season I locked it up at the base of one drainage and hiked and camped up another. When I came out where the bike was the next day, I was very happy to not have to walk the couple of miles back to the rig. I also prefer the ebike if there are a lot of back creek crossings or obstacles. I know skilled dirt bike riders can do some crazy things, but I have accepted my limits. It is pretty easy to carry an ebike around stuff.
The dirt bike gets way better range on a single tank, and can easily be refilled for longer trips. I got a Honda CRF 250f. There is a company called cycleracks that makes an awesome rear rack for it that ties into the frame and has a high weight limit. Others have packed elk quarters out on the rack. The dirt bike is also way faster on moderately good trails.
If I were only going to buy one, I would lean motorcycle.

 

[IdahoBeav]

Yamaha TW200, thank me later

Are you sure he'll be thanking you? That is a heavy slow bike with ancient technology. There are a lot of way better options IMO.

 

[Steve300xcw]

That is a heavy slow bike with ancient technology. There are a lot of way better options IMO.

To be fair you just described an XR as well


That oughta ruffle a few feathers

I do think that for cruising up old skid roads like the OP stated he was wanting to do. A guy could pretty much use damn near anything.

 

[IdahoBeav]

To be fair you just described an XR as well


That oughta ruffle a few feathers

I do think that for cruising up old skid roads like the OP stated he was wanting to do. A guy could pretty much use damn near anything.

Well, a wheeler or small sxs would be best for skid roads, but with bikes it's a safe assumption that he'll get into single track sooner or later. At some point ya gotta get up on the pegs and do some riding.

 

[IAm_Not_Lost]

E-bike with a small single wheel trailer behind it for gear or animal.

Lot of good budget options that would serve your purpose well.

 

[rideold]

To be fair you just described an XR as well

Here's to old technology! I have an 86 XR200. It will go far more places than I can ride it.

 

[Bama67]

For a smaller bike, definitely do a KLX140. Get an older "G" model, now called the "RF" I believe. Full size wheels are where its at.
Only 215lbs, good disc brakes and quite a bit better suspension for a full size man than the other bikes.
Honda XR150 is a heavy pig.


Between myself, my wife and my kids I have a TTR110, TTR125LE, XT250, KLX250S, and a GPX 250 (basically a Honda 250 with excellent suspension and frame.

Of these, I like putting around on the KLX140G the best. All it needs for me is heavier springs front and rear and a seat concepts seat, and I would be happy making it my hunting rig.

 

[Steve300xcw]

. At some point ya gotta get up on the pegs and do some riding.

Not if you gotta TW lol