07-06-2016, 02:30 PM
I've been on the Bumble Bee with the 650. Doable in the CB, but it would not be fun. Once you to the Bumble Bee exit (the leader road to I-17 is super fun, very twistie and a hoot on the big dirt bike) the road is much better. But the stretch south to Black Canyon City; I'd rather have a quad.
I have not ridden on a trail even with the dual sport bike. No skill sets to do so.
That dirt road pictured above is in very good shape - spurts to 70 would be very doable. I had the Griso on a dirt road out side Datil New Mexico last year that was not nearly that good. The Griso does good in the dirt! Thinking about taking the CB this year.
If the scenery is good, go for it. These bikes can do a lot more than you give them credit for.
I do want to add that road conditions and your willingness to take them are up to you and how you feel about your skill set. There are areas I don't feel comfortable with and leave that to the guys that have the skills to handle.
I have not ridden on a trail even with the dual sport bike. No skill sets to do so.
That dirt road pictured above is in very good shape - spurts to 70 would be very doable. I had the Griso on a dirt road out side Datil New Mexico last year that was not nearly that good. The Griso does good in the dirt! Thinking about taking the CB this year.
If the scenery is good, go for it. These bikes can do a lot more than you give them credit for.
I do want to add that road conditions and your willingness to take them are up to you and how you feel about your skill set. There are areas I don't feel comfortable with and leave that to the guys that have the skills to handle.