Way back before I ever had my first motorbike, I was drawn to things that could, at least in theory, handle both on-road and off-road capability. My first-ever certifiable moto crush was a mid-2000s-era Triumph Scrambler (well before the more serious 1200s existed).
If you're new to my writing, though, you may not be aware of one potential monkeywrench in my plans: My very short 27-inch inseam. Add to that the fact that I was just learning to ride, hadn't grown up riding anything other than pedal bicycles, and also didn't have anywhere near the confidence necessary to competently handle a taller machine, and I very quickly realized that dream just wasn't meant to be. I've since been able to ride a BMW R 1300 GS (albeit one with a low seat, but still), so clearly both my skills and confidence have improved since then.
