O.K. Here's a question that spins off from this discussion. It concerns the relative tire size that makes a motorcycle handle well on dirty roads or on dirt generally. I understand that narrow tires are desireable off pavement and simply glancing at dirt bikes vs. street or even dual purpose bikes confirms this. But then there's the Yamaha TW200, a small dual sport which runs on manifestly fat tires and is claimed by Yamaha and reputed by many to handle very well on trails, dirt etc. What gives? Is this science or art?
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