Zoom Zoom

A new toy! It turns out my scooter, as fun as it was, was just a gateway bike. I started experimenting with other bikes, and before I knew it, I was hooked. It's a Yamaha XT250 dual sport, meaning that it is street legal but off-road capable. Not that I think I'll do that much trail riding (but who knows...) but I kind of dig the utility and fun-ness of it. It just looks like it could go anywhere and do anything. Curbs...no problem. Potholes...no problem. Manhole covers...no problem. It's a load of fun.

And for you naysayers out there, it gets 80+ mpg (same or better than my scooter) and is a much more stable, safer ride. The combination of large wheels, soft, off-road suspension, and low seat height instill confidence and soak up unexpected problems (see pothole comment).

Also, did I mention it was a lot of fun. :) Here she is. Or he. I haven't decided on a gender or name.