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

 

[robtattoo]

Yamaha TW200, thank me later

This is the way.....

 

[Steve300xcw]

well that looks nimble

 

[BLJ]

That 4 wheeler tire is a gnarly looking unit.

 

[Steve300xcw]

That 4 wheeler tire is a gnarly looking unit.

We got into running studs during the wet season. You could do some stupid stuff with those things. Favorite though, was just studs in the front, ran those year round. Was quite the game changer

Get some funny looks from folks who saw that bike