02-19-2019, 02:08 PM
If dual sport/light adventure is your thing, then there's the KLR 650. Yeah, it's 140 lbs heavier. But it's $4k cheaper, has a 6 gallon tank, and has the most aftermarket support of any bike in the world. $4,000 will buy a lot of farkles.
I have a Suzuki DRZ400E. With a street kit, it only weighs 25 lbs more than the new CRF450L. I've had it on everything from single track to interstate. Single track--a bit of a handful. Interstate--sucks. Fire roads, UTV trails, desert rides--an absolute blast. With a big Acerbis tank and a rack, I can even camp. Anyhoo...picked it up last year for a little over $2K. It's been bullet proof. $10K is a lot to put on a new dirt bike. Prolly more than you spent on your CB1100. If it's your thing, go for it. My thoughts are that you can get 90% of the bike for way less cash, and use all the "extra" money on gear, trips, and food. YMMV.
I have a Suzuki DRZ400E. With a street kit, it only weighs 25 lbs more than the new CRF450L. I've had it on everything from single track to interstate. Single track--a bit of a handful. Interstate--sucks. Fire roads, UTV trails, desert rides--an absolute blast. With a big Acerbis tank and a rack, I can even camp. Anyhoo...picked it up last year for a little over $2K. It's been bullet proof. $10K is a lot to put on a new dirt bike. Prolly more than you spent on your CB1100. If it's your thing, go for it. My thoughts are that you can get 90% of the bike for way less cash, and use all the "extra" money on gear, trips, and food. YMMV.