Posts by Francois Steyn

I've recently decided that I want a smaller dual sport motorcycle. Small dual sport motorcycles are lighter and handles better than large adventure bikes, but most of them are still capable of...

The Honda XR650L is unique in that it is too heavy to be a dirt bike, but too dirt oriented to be an adventure bike. That doesn't mean it is not a great all rounder. The question is, how does it...

Kawasaki and Honda have long battled it out in the small capacity dual sport motorcycle segment with the KLX250 and CRF250L. Both were amazing entry-level motorcycles and more than capable of posing...

If you've ever ridden your adventure or dual sport bike through mud, you'll know it requires some skill to get through to the other side without putting your feet (or your whole bike) down. In this...

Honda has kept us in the dark for weeks now, releasing only a sneak preview of the front-end of the 2021 CRF250L and RALLY models early in November, and then more comprehensive specs (in Japanese) on...

Have you ever wondered why a 2-stroke motorcycle is louder than a 4-stroke? I can't ride my 2-stroke in my yard, as the neighbors would certainly complain. Here are 7 reasons that contribute to...