FE/FC fe 501 s review

I was one of the first in Canada to own a Tr650 Terra but now I'm looking to trade in. I want more of a dirt bike and as time passes less and less of something with BMW stamped on the parts. I know it isn't designed as a commuter bike, but is it comfortable for short trip back and forth to work. How are the service intervals? Has anyone tried 2 up on it. I've got a 9 year old who loves going for rides, I'd just get some aftermatket pegs for the passenger.

It's not a street bike. Theoretically it's a DS but it's really an enduro. The stock seat is terrible...aka a 2x4 so it would be pretty bad for a passenger. Me personally, I'd look at something more on the lines KTM 690 R for your purposes. While the 501 will do street, it's pretty maintenance intensive for doing a lot of miles and it's not comfortable. It's a great bike...just not for your designated duty. IMHO.

Plastic subframe may not handle a pillion. Maybe a DRZ400 would be better.

Beta RS dual sport would probably be my choice.

http://www.betausa.com/node/2083

Keep the TR for street like the others have said, the FE350 and 501 are dirt bikes that do very little street.