Oldschool
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If I don't get a dual sport then I have no way of getting to the trails. I don't own a car and don't ever plan on it so towing a bike somewhere is out of the question. Unless I can use my scooter to tow the bike somehow
My SM was a great street bike and was about as good as you could ask for the urban commute. I only ever did muddy logging trails on it with the Diablo Rossos and that was terrifying and hilarious. I had never ridden dirt before that and haven't since.
Good tires make all the difference and would change your experience and enjoyment completely!
Id do WR250R, as its closest to a dirtbike for trail riding and can be switched easily with just different tires and gearing.
I haven't read much, but I hear the DRZ's are a bit slow and heavy for the size.
Not sure how the rules are in Canada, but a WR450 can be made street legal with very minimal effort ($300 kit) and passing licensing test.
Not anymore in Canada (At least in Alberta). They go by Vin at registries and the WR250X and R which are street legal are fine. The WR 250 F can not get licensed or insured for the street Otherwise the WR450 would be awesome as a dual sport.