I've been looking for a lighter weight street legal enduro to go along with my 1986 FXSTC and 2014 BMW GSA. The bikes I'm most interested in are the 1979 Yamaha XT500, 1982 Honda XL600 or the famous "air hammer" 1984 Yamaha IT490 (or 465). Of course, if I really wanted to do that right and spend a little more I would go for a street legal KTM 3-500 enduro.

 

Probably the 1250 Custom. I’m anxious to see what the production version of it will look like.

 

Pictures of the bikes

 

It is wild!

With 165HP/163 ft-lb TQ, I can say that it lives up to the Rocket name. It'll rip your arms off of you aren't paying attention. It's a very balanced bike, and comfortable too. I've run her up pretty hard and just grin through the twisties, I keep telling myself that I'm too old for this shi*, but then I keep proving to myself that I'm not. It's the fountain of youth, my friend. It draws a lot of curious looks as well. Pretty unusual around these parts.

 

57 Cushman Eagle !

 

that is a nice looking 79 XT500. bought a brand new one when stationed in the bay area in 79, had so much fun on that bike and would get around 65mpg which was economical transportation on an enlisted mans pay. wish I still had it.

 

Thanks for sharing your story. It’s for sale actually, but the guy is ask8ng $7500

 

I lied. I'm going to buy a 2012.

12k miles. I love the color.

 

If I have to sell my Dyna to afford the next bike, it'll probably be a Fat Boy114. If I can keep my Dyna, then I'll probably start looking at baggers or maybe a used V-Rod.

 

Might I suggest you put the Suzuki DR line in your sights. I just this year let my '96 DR 350 go. A street legal dual sport that I used to thread dirt trails together by running on tarvia.

I only sold it because at 64, it seemed time. And I didn't really have anyone to ride dirt with anymore.

It has a bullet proof motor. That and it's bigger brother the DR 650.