A dual sport bike is a street legal dirt bike or a street bike with dirt bike pretensions, depending on your point of view and the particular model. They may not be sexy, but they are fun. Light weight, agility and maneuverability make them good for commuting as well as weekend fun. With large diameter wheels and high seats you'll need long legs for your feet to touch the ground. If you can straddle them with at least one foot touching the ground, give them a serious look.

• * indicates last year imported to USA for discontinued models.
• The brand link takes you to the manufacturers home page.
• The model link takes you to the model’s web page.
• “TMW” is a link to a review of the bike in the Total Motorcycle Website Buyer’s Guide.
• Other links are to other reviews by year.
• Horsepower = approximate HP at crankshaft. HP at rear wheel is less.
• Weight = approximate dry weight. Wet (ready to ride) weight includes fuel, coolants and lubricants. Water = 8.3 lbs/gal. Gasoline = 6.1 lbs/gal average. Motor oil = 1.8 lbs/quart.

Honda - XR650L

[45hp, 286 lbs1996 - 1998

Kawasaki - KLR 650
[36hp, 337 lbsTMW - 1999 - 2002 - 2002

Suzuki - DR-Z400

[30hp, 240 lbs] TMW

Suzuki - DR650

Reviews: [45hp, 320 lbs] TMW - 1996

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