Just recently did my first bit of trail riding with AdventureRide over in Shropshire and am still buzzing, so should probably get a bike. Bob at AdventureRide recommended the TTR250 and from what I've been able to gather so far, he's on the money. One question I have is whether there were any major upgrades to the bike during its production run, or whether a good early bike is much the same as a good late bike? Also, being a beginner and likely to do lots of falling off, is a kickstart standard kit, or was that an optional extra?
My other bikes are a Yam TDM900, and a Honda Dominator, though the Yam will sadly need to go, to make room for the TTR - there's only so much room in the shed.
Many thanks Mossproof - looking forward to lots of reading. Totally agree about the electric start, but back-up kickstart might be handy if I don't work out to stay upright before the battery runs out of juice.