Bought a new Yamaha 175 Enduro in 1970, had it for about 20 years. In my mid 20s when I bought it and could abide the punishment of running it in some nasty terrain. Picked it over the 250 back then, because it was quite a bit lighter. Figured it'd be easier to crawl out from under a lighter bike, than a heavier one? Never had to.

Longest paved road ride I ever put on it, was about a hundred mile round trip. They weren't built for that. IIRC,top speed was around 65 MPH at best? But it could get there mighty dam quick. Little fugger would go just about anywhere, except deep mud. It was fun, then I got older.


If three or more people think you're a dimwit, chances are at least one of them is right.