The joy of seat time. That’s it. As long as I am open to experience and whatever limitations I might have, that I put that perfectionist voice away and just take advantage of what is in front of me I have a much better time.

I hope to stay interested in two wheel travel for a long time.

Having spent some time on big BMWs I understand the seduction they offer. Especially for long distance travel. But as soon as the roads get less inviting and the speeds lower they are a lot to manage compared to almost any smaller motorcycle.

I suspect the Honda CT125 will be with me until I stop riding. It’s a lot of fun and easily embraces any adventure even if it is only going to the grocery store.

You hit the nail on the head — small bikes big fun!

The Trail 125 is just an amazing little machine. I’m blessed here with both wonderful dirt and gravel trails along with seemingly endless paved roads that the Honda can easily manage. The Honda CRF300L is definitely on my radar should I want to downsize the Himalayan. It’s 128 pounds lighter. A big difference for this old man.

You’re pretty much where I am now. I do have a smaller scooter in the ET4. The only other downsizing that could happen in my garage is to abandon the Himalayan for a Honda CRF300L. The Honda, while having a 3 inch higher seat, is 128 pounds lighter. That’s a massive difference. Time will tell though.