Nope, a friend of mine rides a 250 Kaw dual sport. It is lower to the ground and great for putting around on. A lot depends on who your riding with and how fast you want to be able to go. Don't know you, but the 250 Kaw might be a better choice. For me, it wouldn't be fast enought to keep up with my friends on the trails (I'm tall and too heavy for a 250, so for me the DRZ was a good choice).