No dual sport guys huh?? I bought my drz back in 06 and it's takin me miles into the woods and then back and forth to work. Got close to 6k miles on it already. It's setup more for woods than road but hey who needs DOT approved tires and highway gearing .

 

Sweet pic!

 

If I ever live closer to work and the mountains, I would definitely like to get a dual sport!! rode a friend's drz400, that's a nice bike.

 

The guy I bought my bike from also had a KLR for sale. I'm thinking I probably should have bought that instead. We have been getting a crap load of rain lately and I can't get that big bike in and out of my driveway 1/2 mile of dirt road then another 1/4 of two track that is greasier than hell. I can do it when I ride my Mothers Suzuki Savage but I don't think I want to with this one.

Oh and someone mentioned a Harley 883. They make the 883 and the 1200 in a Low version that has a little lower center of gravity and a lower seat height. Not by much but it does help.

 

I ride to work every chance i get. Make a left outta the driveway and it's 7 miles of woods and 5 on road. It takes about 10 mins longer but it so much nicer.

The drz is a tank! I've riddin 100+ mile loops, wide open dirt roads and down to the tightest single track. Then i slap the "dual sport" tires back on and head down the shore. It may not be the lightest bike for hardcore woods ridin but ya learn to throw it around.