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Yep, that exudes Honda domination.
At 64 with one scoped knee I don't think I could do a big kick start single anymore.
I always thought that would be an excellent platform for a Norton Manx replica for the street.
Word is Honda is bring us a new dual sport soon. Hold your breath.
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You'll want the magic e-button for sure. The Golden Age of Kick starting only looks good through rose coloured glasses.
If you had a long background of dirt bike riding then it won't be a problem. If not, you want to build up some experience with a smaller bike. This advise is coming from a fellow that bought a XR650L (never mind that I had a TS125 forty years ago). It was a lot lighter than the Moto Guzzi Quota, but still not quite light enough.
That said, easy trails, fire roads and gravel roads will be OK; if you don't maniac.
I just turned 60 this year, in pretty good shape, but the stresses kick starting don't sound appealing to me. We don't heal up as quickly as we used to. Old insults the body seem to add up over the years just waiting for the final straw to break our back, knee, shoulder etc.
Truth be told; something like a Razr makes a lot more sense for off road stuff. Just so darn expensive!
