Hi all

I am looking at getting a light weight trail/enduro bike for fun and the odd enduro and taking on the back of my 4x4 down to the sahara to play in the sand.

I have narrowed it down to 3 models and want to get some opinions on them.

As I am vertically challanged I don't want one that it mega tall or top heavy like my Dakar which is a pain deep mud. I will not be using this for overlanding as already have a R100 GS and an F650 Dakar.

Choices

1) KTM 200 EXC/EGS

Good solid bike tall but slim and light and has plenty of energy,although can be tempremental

2) Honda CRM AR

Solid all round bike, great reviews, lower but heavier than the KTM and not as competative as the KTM. But expensive for the age.

3) Gas GAS Pampera

Very low seat height, good reviews but possibly under powered and possible low resale value.


I have spoken to a dealer who sells both KTM and CRM and his words were "Only grannies worry about seat heat", and when I asked him if he could reach the floor on his CRM with both feet, his words were "I've never had to so can't tell you".

So I'll put it to the people who talk the talk rather than plonkers who pontificate in shops and make judgments about people's riding ability and knowledge without even bothering to find out. If was going to use it soley for racing the height would be irrelevant but hanging off one on the road can be a tadge awkward at lights on the odd occasion

This is not an attempt to assinate any of the bikes but to get some good or bad reviews on them

So over to the board.

Thanks

Julio