Hello,
Wanted to see if there are any advanced/intermediate riders who take their ATAS off road? In majority of social media posts about the AT I notice more road oriented touring with road biased tires, and not many that are utilized in off road terrain, or have knobbier tires. I have a 2019 ATAS with 21” front wheel and longer suspension travel and have ridden it many times on miles of dirt trails and desert double tracks and have found it rather capable and fun. Alas, from the majority, it seems the ATAS is considered a luxury road touring vehicle and not represented much as a rugged off road motorcycle.
Yes, I understand that the size and weight of the AT is considerably more than a capable dual sport under 700cc. More expensive to replace broken parts and heavier to lift if dropped. Am I mistaken to believe the ATAS has plenty of potential for more demanding off road capability? I’ve seen as many YouTube videos that use the ATAS as a platform for BDR riding, etc. but want to hear from real people who have personally experienced the AT in an off road context.