The problem is that the trend is towards the more versatile type of bike in this country at the moment, but MCN just haven't twigged yet that that maybe it is because people want to have fun on their bikes at a speed where a tumble might not hurt so much (and for so long). Maybe they want to explore off the beaten track a little, maybe learn new skills, and maybe push themselves a bit.
What they should do is ask experienced overlanders to test what could be great trail bikes.
I've just read a test on the Transalp, F650 and something else, and they didn't mention off road at all. They took photos off road, but that's it.
That doesn't help me at all.
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