Which dual sport should I get?

I'm looking at getting a dual sport bike so I can drive on and off road (my friend and I hit the trails a lot but I want something for the city too).

I like Yamahas and Hondas, and could care less for Suzuki and Kawasaki. I want one that would handle more difficult trails/hills, so I'm thinking something among the line of the DRZ400/440 or the XR650 (the 250 might be a bit small), but I'm interested in your opinions/recommendations.

WR250R… Amazing bike. Its a Yamaha. You can upgrade it with a few after market parts… Like an Athena header. Make it a 265. I know a guy that rides a WR250R on Maui Hawaii, with a gopro on him. You can watch his videos and see what the bike can handle… I've seen it go through a lot. His YouTube is accidental broadcast.

I rode my 1974 Yamaha DT175 from 1974 through 1987 -- doing 60+ mph on the streets of Los Angeles and riding in the Mojave. Small and light is better -- I could drop the bike and pick it back up with one hand.

I have a Husqvarna TE 630. It's a lighter more powerful than the KLR. KTM Enduro 690 is a very nice bike but they are more expensive.

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