Nannyslayer, yamaha doesnt seem to have many to choose from in their dual sport class. Is that 250 pegged out on the tach at 70+mph? I see it has a 6spd, just wondering how high the tach is at hi-way spds. Can the recluse (spell check) clutch be installed in that bike? That 450 i rode had one and it was NICE. Half manual, half automatic so to speak.
Not a 100% sure on the clutch but I think you can.
You can cruise at 70 pretty easy. You'll be running higher rpms but you'll still have plenty of room to get up and go.