Personally, I go for the travel light and fast philosophy. For me, a ute is just a go-anywhere sport bike, but I don't need a work machine, at least not at the present time. I really dislike the trend toward huge, heavy utes.

My rides are mostly more technically oriented mountain trails, so a light, maneuverable, medium size machine is the ticket.

 

I would like to see the Wolverine get a makeover. It would be great if Yamaha could make it even lighter and make it a selectable 4x4.

 

Don't mean to hi-jack this thread but I am in the same boat as 67GTO and want to know your thoughts on a '02 Honda Rubicon. If anyone can give me some pro's and con's to think about it will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

I would go with the kodiak.