Strangely, I have a 701, my wife has a T7 and I'd seriously consider the CRF300.sphbristol wrote: ↑Wed May 12, 2021 11:02 am It wasn't a direct comparison, its just the three bikes i'm considering next.
I like the 701 but it has it's problems, mainly reliability issues, I'd not very confident it'll do a high mileage and with some of the noises it makes I often wonder if I'll make it home, but it is competent off road and is happy at modern road speeds.
The T7 is the other way round, competent on road and will do limited off road.
While the CRF doesn't have the same power I don't think I'd be too bothered these days, off road it has plenty, on road who can honestly say they can break the speed limit and not expect to get a ticket these days. So while it'll not rip your arms out it's still capable of getting you places at a good road speed and it's very unlikely to break down.
A bit of work on the suspension and I think I'd be happy on one, maybe in a year or so when they become available second hand.
Steve