What Honda needs to do is take the XR650R and modernize it. That XR line is damn close to what I want, but they've been making that same bike since when, the 80s?
G650, KLR, DR650, all too heavy for my liking.
I don't go hunting around for mud to roll around in, no. But, I don't avoid it, either.
I don't want a big heavy bike. I know that something like a KLR, 800GS, KTM990 or the like would be just fine for most of the riding I do. But, it's still not my style.
What I want doesn't always make sense.
What I'd like to see is more 400-600-ish, lightweight, 6 speed EFI thumpers to choose from. Right now, there are none.
I want to be able to do a 500-600 mile weekend trip and not have to wrestle a 400+ lb bike around off road.
I want to have my cake and eat it too, dammit.