Need help picking a bike

Fast_Freddy · 11-24-2022, 12:38 AM

Hello, I want to buy a dual sport and have been looking around but still have many questions. I'm 6'1" 250 lbs, 60yo and started riding when I was 12. I haven't ridden off road in a few decades except for mountain biking. I do have a lot of experience on 2 wheels. I plan to spend most of my time on back roads, trails and old mining land (off road park). My last bike was a Vulcan 1500 cruiser.

I like the Templar and Templar M, Titan and Hawk. My budget is <$2k. What is the difference between the Templar and Templar M? Are all the 230cc engines the same pushrod engine? I think I'd like to get the 250 OHC engine instead but then again even a slow bike can be fun. I would also prefer 21/18" wheels like my old motox bikes had. Are there other bikes with the 250 engine besides the templar?

I tried calling Powersportmax but the girl I spoke with didn't know anything about the bikies. Any advice, information and guidance is appreciated. TIA!

11-24-2022, 12:38 AM	#1
Fast_Freddy Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Pennsyltuckey Posts: 292	Need help picking a bike Hello, I want to buy a dual sport and have been looking around but still have many questions. I'm 6'1" 250 lbs, 60yo and started riding when I was 12. I haven't ridden off road in a few decades except for mountain biking. I do have a lot of experience on 2 wheels. I plan to spend most of my time on back roads, trails and old mining land (off road park). My last bike was a Vulcan 1500 cruiser. I like the Templar and Templar M, Titan and Hawk. My budget is <$2k. What is the difference between the Templar and Templar M? Are all the 230cc engines the same pushrod engine? I think I'd like to get the 250 OHC engine instead but then again even a slow bike can be fun. I would also prefer 21/18" wheels like my old motox bikes had. Are there other bikes with the 250 engine besides the templar? I tried calling Powersportmax but the girl I spoke with didn't know anything about the bikies. Any advice, information and guidance is appreciated. TIA!
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