Ptkatoomer 114 Posted March 29, 2020 This is a tough one because there are so many things to consider . I think a full-on street bike would be completely out of the question . The ability to negotiate urban chaos when foraging for supplies, as well as the necessity to be able to go completely off the road when the situation demands it seems to make this point obvious. For those same reasons I think a big Adventure bike would be out as well. You've GOT to be able to manhandle your steed in ANY given situation. So what then? Two stroke or four? Do you go with the two stroke for simplicity of design and maintenance? You'll be dealing with range issues as well as the problem of being able to consistently get, and accurately mix, your oil. Imagine trying to mix your oil when a pack of ne'er-do-wells were after you (or dogs for that matter). You could go with one of the new tpi bikes but I think all the newer hi-tech stuff could be more of a bane than a boon in a post-apocalyptic world. I guess I'm thinking something like an air-cooled XR. The motors are practically bullet proof (and that could have literal consequences too!). Plus, parts would probably be pretty easy to find (or steal). Maybe the 400. Enough motor to (hopefully) get you out of trouble but not too much weight and bulk to handle . Anyway, with tongue firmly planted in cheek, that's my two cents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted March 30, 2020 XR400R is a good choice, no battery required and doesn’t need high octane fuel. I was thinking Suzuki DR350 since I have owned several. Same basic specs as the XR, but better for long travels in my opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntndogs 114 Posted March 30, 2020 ROKON Trailbreaker 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoCalMule 106 Posted March 30, 2020 Trail 90. Parts availability, easy on gas, can carry it over the hard stuff, easy to work on, won’t spook the trout or deer, easy to shoot from while riding...you know, an old Honda! Last things left on Earth will be cockroaches and trail 90’s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tntmo 887 Posted March 30, 2020 2 hours ago, SoCalMule said: Trail 90. Parts availability, easy on gas, can carry it over the hard stuff, easy to work on, won’t spook the trout or deer, easy to shoot from while riding...you know, an old Honda! Last things left on Earth will be cockroaches and trail 90’s They don’t run with a dead battery, that’s their biggest flaw. Can be modified to run without, but you gotta know the magic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erik_26 31 Posted March 30, 2020 My little TW200 is probably my Apocalypse bike. I have successfully started it several times with a dead battery. Easy on fuel, is a little billy goat and is a Yamaha.... so, it should keep on chugging along forever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThumperBob 21 Posted March 30, 2020 1970 RT1 battery really not needed to start. Easy to work on. Low maintenance. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted March 30, 2020 What do you mean IF? 💀 😎 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vanjoosten 4 Posted March 30, 2020 I'm thinking the cockroach of the motorcycle world for the end of it... A nicely modded KLR should do just about anything you ask (slowly), and they do have a kick start kit! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ptkatoomer 114 Posted March 30, 2020 20 hours ago, Huntndogs said: ROKON Trailbreaker Yeah, it doesn't have the speed you might need , but it'll go anywhere. You can even float it across deep rivers and store gas fuel in the tires I believe. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ADV Bum 205 Posted March 30, 2020 I agree with Tom's line of thinking. Air cooled with a kick start. If we can choose a modified bike, then I would go with a xr650l with a kickstart. Need something that would have a ton of parts out there and be simple to fix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bagstr 287 Posted March 31, 2020 Thumper Bob has my vote - If I Turn Out the Lights; Why not on a RT-1? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites