>>531058>Honda Trail 90.Eh... small, old, slow, gutless.
Consider parts availability when shit breaks.
>>531016>Pit bikeslol, no. Just ... don't.
>>531121>Dr200, tw200, or xt250Not bad choices, but small. I'd say 250cc minimum. DR's are great bikes though, I'd recommend the DR400 for OP.
>>531232>rokonHeavy, slow, weak. Rare. Go-anywhere, sure, but ... might as well hike at that point.
>>531319>Honda XROf everything suggested, I'd say this. Solid, reliable. Again, 250 or bigger. 650's are great bikes, but if you're looking for something that big you might look for a KLR instead.
If you're not doing your own work on it, get a brand that you've got a dealer/shop locally that can service it and not rape you on parts/labor. Shit's gonna break.
Also factor in the cost of gear/equipment - helmet, boots, armor, gloves, etc. Buy that out of your budget first, then use what's left for the bike. Probably need a ramp too.
Should be able to get something decent for $1k though.
It's not going to be new or pretty, but decent $1k bikes are out there.
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