I know there are a few threads kicking around with the odd female on a dual-sport..but I wanted to start an official thread to find out what the ladies like to ride. My wife misses riding on the back of my street bike (sold long ago), but has mentioned interest in obtaining her own liscence and perhaps her own bike. So I want help her by doing some research and to know what are the most popular lady-ridden dual sports? How the bikes handle and pics too if possible. Thanks.

 

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We just got my wife a 2004 Yamaha TW200 about a month ago for $2000. We both went through the MSF riding course and got our street licenses, even though my wife had never ridden before. I havetaken herdirt riding twice now, once on just dirt roads, and yesterday on more complicated dirt trails. She loves the TW200 and its fat rear tire! When we would go through the sand washes, she would have no problems whatsoever, while I was struggling to stay upright on the KLX250. One more thing, my wife is kinda short, at only 5'4" she had trouble reaching the ground on almost any bike. On this one, she can put both feet flat on the ground, which really helps the confidence level for a beginner. Here is a pic of her after the first ride.



Don

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One of my riding buddies (a woman) owns and rides a couple of bikes. A 2005 DRZ400s and a 1986 IT200

 

My wife rides a Yamaha TW200 also. She's a new trail rider but has been riding on the street since 1980. The TW is very forgiving on the trails and she loves it.

 

Ahhh let's see, my favorite ride...

 

So that's what ya girls dream about?

 

Or maybe this...

 

Bit of both in your case I take it.