Welcome Jase - and a very nice part of the world you live
I have tried a few 2 strokes and none were suitable for trail riding in my opinion - a KDX200, an RM250 and a KTM200. Brilliant fun and a great buzz but, as you say, they don't like going steady on the tarmac
I'm a TRF member and currently smoke out the lanes of Devon on an early KTM250EXC (2stroke). Fantastic bike in the dirt but quite horrible on tarmac. To be honest I'd happily trade some weight for road maners and quiet.
So I've joined your forum to learn more about the TTR and hopefully find one for sale.