Green Laning Hampshire and surrounding areas.

[Legacywr]

I got out of motorbike 6 years ago, but I’m always looking at ads…

I’m thinking I might like to go green laning, I’ve not really done it before, but I know being off road on a bike can be really hard work.

Firstly, are that many accessible tracks in or around Hampshire?

Secondly, and probably more important, bike choice. Now, I really fancy getting something like I lusted after in my youth, so the 70’s. I really like the Yamaha DT250/400, would something like that be wise? I had a KL250 Kawasaki in the early 80’s, that was a good bike, if a little soulless.

Alternatively, if I bought something newer like a BMW Fundurio type of bike, would that be too heavy or snappy?

Thanks in advance

[ccr32]

You want a GSXR K7 to go green laning in Hampshire



(others will be along shortly with more helpful answers - I hope so anyway as I’m also interested!)

[KTMsm]

I can't comment on the lanes down there - generally the TRF can be good but loads of groups on Facebook too

Bike wise the smaller / lighter the better IMO

Most use enduros but they aren't really needed it's just the old trail bikes are so expensive

The 250CRF is the other option, a bit heavy / crap but reliable

Personally I'd try to go and visit some of the local lanes before buying a bike - I was shocked how wet, rutted and rough they are in general, nothing like I envisaged when I started

[Nick928]

The aforementioned TRF is a very good recommendation.
They’re generally very welcoming of new members and green lane newbies and will know all of the local lanes and off road areas.
Bike-wise either a dedicated enduro bike (KTM/Husqvarna/Beta/GasGas 250) or if you fancy something a little more friendly then look at the CRF250/300 or DRZ400 (or similar).
The CRF/DRZ type of bike will be more difficult and not as much fun when the going gets tough but they require far less maintenance.
Whichever you go for, make sure it’s not too much of a nail. It’s no fun breaking down miles from anywhere and your riding buddies won’t thank you for having an unreliable bike.

[Bob_Defly]

Have a read of these threads for bike suggestions and other useful info:

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...