I work on the theory that I have to be able to move the bike fully loaded while seated on the bike.
If I can’t manoeuvre the bike out of a parking spot when seated on the bike then it is a bit pointless, even lifting the bike off the side stand on uneven ground can be a chore.
I have a Yamaha T7 and a DR 650, both have similar seat heights but the T7 is heavier and wider at the seat and I struggle to move the thing a few inches and if trying to push it backwards on a slight incline it becomes near impossible, the DR on the other hand is lighter and narrower and that is a lot easier to move.
In the real world when things are not always predictable I prefer a bike I can manoeuvre when seated, there are times when having good grip with both boots is a very handy thing especially on dirt and gravel.
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