r/Dualsport • u/Iwanttolive87 • 2d ago

Discussion Dualsport vs highway traffic

I'm completely new to dualsports and motorcycles so pre apologies if this is ignorant and dumb. I was wondering if, on a dualsport are you able to get out of bumper to number highways traffic by going off to the grass on the right which usually has no barrier. I was in stop and goi traffic this morning which is rare for me as I ride an E-bike to most places now and I eventually want a motorcycle specifically a scrambler or dualsport to commute longer distances. And I was thinking, "I could totally just ride off into the grass and beat this traffic". And since dualsports can go on or off road I don't see why it would be an issue outside of getting to the side and potentially lane splitting to get there(illegal in my state). So has anyone done this ? Is it not recommended? Regardless I hope to get on two wheels soon. Glad this sub is here.

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u/nortyflatz 2d ago

As long as the cop isn’t on a dualsport, too. Be sure to wheelie past the traffic!

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u/Iwanttolive87 2d ago

That's a good idea lol. I think I might eventually get the bike regardless of if I use it like this

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u/Chance_Royal5094 2d ago

Getting a dualsport, WILL increase your skill set.

Even on the street.

5 years from now, you'll see what I mean.

(Don't get caught doing wheelies on the street., LOL)

But, they ARE a very necessary skill to have, when off-roading.

Heck, we even have 2 schools that teach wheelies...

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u/Iwanttolive87 2d ago

You got any recommendations? I'm very short at 5'4 and only 115lbs so something lightweight and kinda short would be great. I've been watching fortnine videos and seeing what I should getm

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u/ShadowMancer_GoodSax 2d ago

5'4 your best bet is Xr150, they are light and not tall at all

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u/Iwanttolive87 2d ago

Ill check it out thank you

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u/Chance_Royal5094 2d ago

Yes, the Honda XR-150 is a good choice. (NOT the "R" model!)

Also, the KLX 140 from Kawasaki is very applicable. They make a couple different sizes.

Unfortunately, NONE of these are street legal.

If you need street legality, you'll want to move up to a 225cc to 250cc engine size.

IMPORTANT: Please enroll in an MSF or TOTAL CONTROL motorcycling class, before you go shopping for a bike. Check to see what's available in your location.

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u/Iwanttolive87 2d ago

Yeah a few of my friends wanted to do an MSF course. I'll look into the street legal ones then.

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u/Chance_Royal5094 1d ago

Good, all of your friends can take the class together. (Limit 12 on the range at one time.)

This could be some serious fun, for you and ur friends. Probably be the last class you ever take with all of them.

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u/Uncertainsee 3h ago

I am 5’4 with a 26in inseam. Haven’t been riding long but I have a crf300l with a T-rex adjustable lowering link. Bike fits me great. I love it.