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    The Duality Of Dual-Purpose Motorcycles

    In the realm of motorcycles dual-purpose motorcycles could be both used for off-road and on-road tracks. On road tracks are basically paved roads, while off-road tracks are dirt roads. Off road motorcycles are motorcycles which have no problems dealing with dirt roads, and are often visually defined with a higher ground clearance area. On road motorcycles are built to run on paved roads, and aren't exactly dirt road friendly, which often result to problems if run on a dirt road terrain.

    Dual-purpose motorcycles stand as the amalgam between on road and off road motorcycles, capable of handling the rigors on off road running, as well as living up to the standards defining on road motorcycles.

    Most off road motorcycles are designed without certain "road-rules" elements, making them non-street legal. Motorcycle elements like headlights, signal lights and plate number holders aren't built into off road motorcycles, as dedicated off road bikes demand a level of lightness for the sake of performance and handling. These essential elements are integrated into a dual-purpose motorcycle.

    As most on road motorcycle's suspension systems aren't calibrated to handle rough roads, dual-purpose motorcycles are, successfully defining their dual nature, capable of dealing with both on and off road tracks.

    Here are some of the most popular dual-purpose motorcycles available in the market.

    The BMW F 650 GS Dakar

    Released in 2006, the BMW F 650 GS Dakar is known for its performance in the Paris-Dakar rally. Riders are brought to extreme adventures, as well as "easy" rides through cemented roads.

    As the dual-purpose motorcycle is inspired by the harshest of known terrains, it is also made to run flawlessly on cement roads.

    The Husqvarna TE510

    With its 510cc engine, the Husqvarna TE510 is quite the dual-purpose motorcycle, designed with a 50 mm Marzocchi and Sachs shock absorber system. It comes with an electric start, as well as a kick start mechanism, and is capable of dealing with rough terrain, as well as paved roads, seamlessly. It is also fast, making it ideal as a dual-purpose motorcycle.

    The MV Agusta Brutale 910 S

    Another quality dual-purpose motorcycle, the MV Agusta Brutale 910 S is among the more pricy of dual-purpose motorcycle, with just cause. It is more than capable of handing both on and off road tracks, living up to the defining standards making dual-purpose motorcycles what they are.

    All in all, dual-purpose motorcycles are simply the amalgam of both on and off road motorcycles, featuring the combined features which define each respective motorcycle type. There are other brands and other dual-purpose motorcycles out in the market, with the three abovementioned motorcycles as simply examples of the varieties to be encountered in the market.

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