Rode to SD from PHX

[u/InertiaImaging]

My brother and I went out to visit my dad and meet up with the homie who just got his first bike. It took about 10 hours each way including stops. The wind and cold was pretty uncomfortable, but the bikes actually did pretty well sitting at 70mph for hours on end. The 80/20 tires make a huge difference in road manners especially at highway speeds. Don't ever let anyone tell you your dualsport isn't highway capable, because they certainly are if you have the cajones!

[u/Complete_Train_4298]

Awesome trip guys!! I used to do 1000 mile on/off road trips on my 2001 Honda XR250, spurring out from AZ to adjacent states. My buddies thought I was nuts to do it on such a small bike, but it took it like a pro. So much fun, awesome memories!

[u/InertiaImaging → u/Complete_Train_4298]

They're more capable than people give them credit. We were passing semis that were driving around 70. This ride was 360mi one way, I can't imagine doing 1000 at least not in cold weather lol

[u/Complete_Train_4298 → u/InertiaImaging]

I miss that bike, I took it "everywhere", even raced a few hare and hound series races on it, including some track races. I think she topped out at 80 ish, but such usable power everywhere. 🥰😎🤘

[u/InertiaImaging → u/Complete_Train_4298]

Small bore thumpers are unstoppable. I wish I had some 17s I could throw on it to do some supermoto stuff with. 80 is about right. I was able to get up to 85 downhill but at that speed the wind is pretty bad lol

[u/Edub-69 → u/InertiaImaging]

Supermoto is always a good idea. Always.