Hi Gordyman, Yes I looked at a number of bikes , but the main issue was the seat height .the crf is 875mm ,the 310 835. The BM has more power, not that there is a lot ,but it goes well on the road.If my legs were longer then I would have considered the Honda.Being able to reach the floor does make off road riding less stressful.Tyre sizes for the BM is restrictive ,but the Anlas Capras are surprisingly good.