Yamaha XT250 - Ten Motorcycles Under 5K

Yamaha XT250: $4990

Want a dual-sport motorcycle that will get you where you want to go no matter if that means on- or off-road travel? Yamaha’s XT250 makes a good mount for attacking the asphalt jungle, and if you happen to live anywhere near where the pavement ends and the dirt begins, all the better. The XT’s air-cooled Single is simple and reliable, and electric starting adds convenience. Long-travel suspension and more than 11 inches of ground clearance mean you can tackle all but the gnarliest off-road trails.