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The XTrainer comes with a slick enduro meter.
and other brands make better
off-road options that will be an
upgrade in traction and compli-
ance once you burn through
the stock tires.
For singletrack trails, the low
seat height and center of grav-
ity contribute to a great per-
forming chassis. In fact, single-
track trails and tough terrain is
where this bike really shines for
experienced riders. The whole
package of chassis, brakes and
power delivery is in the sweet
spot in these conditions.
Retired "Old Guy" Ray Con-
way was one of our test riders.
He has ridden off-road for most
of his life and at 5'8," he appre-
ciated the size and rideability of
the XTrainer. "That is a dirt bike
career-extending motorcycle. It
is so easy to ride. It makes hard
trails simple," Conway said after
a day of riding.
We also interviewed some
XTrainer owners. Mark Wood is
six feet tall and 185 pounds: "I
wanted to slow it down a little
and liked the idea of a smaller
bike that I could throw around
easier on the trails. I have owned
the bike for over a year and really
enjoy it. I like the power being
a little more like a trials bike.
The suspension finds its limit on
