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After riding a Monster 696 for the past 5 years, I'm ready to add a scrambler to my garage. I'm down to two models, the Flat Track Pro or the Desert Sled. I've read many reviews on both and know the differences, but still having a hard time deciding. I grew up on enduros, including and XT500 and DRZ400sm. I still even have my original bought new 1981 Yamaha DT175.
The Sled is about as tall as my DRZ, can get both feet on the ground, but not my heels. I'm 5'8", 30" inseam. Sled feels comfortable with the extra room but I'm not cramped on the Flat Track. Flat Track feels good with the low seat height and I really like the looks of it and the extra factory billet accessories. I do plan to do some off roading, mainly just gravel roads, nothing too crazy but I may push it some on rough roads with pot holes, but most will be street riding. I'd like to hear what other think who have ridden either or both as a comparison. Is the standard Scrambler OK on rough gravel roads? Is the Sled considerably better offroad? How do they compare on road?
The Sled is about as tall as my DRZ, can get both feet on the ground, but not my heels. I'm 5'8", 30" inseam. Sled feels comfortable with the extra room but I'm not cramped on the Flat Track. Flat Track feels good with the low seat height and I really like the looks of it and the extra factory billet accessories. I do plan to do some off roading, mainly just gravel roads, nothing too crazy but I may push it some on rough roads with pot holes, but most will be street riding. I'd like to hear what other think who have ridden either or both as a comparison. Is the standard Scrambler OK on rough gravel roads? Is the Sled considerably better offroad? How do they compare on road?