Have a street bike and do some track time as well. Also race TCCRA cross country but........ really, really, really want to get into this DS thing. Sounds like fun. Need some guidance though.

Questions:

- I want something that can do all day highway stints as well as non-technical single track. Apparently DS bikes are all over the spectrum. I'm thinking good middle ground will be either the BMW F650 or the KLR650. Am I missing any that can do this type of double duty as well?

- DS rides.... are they competitive or just organized group outings?

- There any clubs/groups that work out of N. Dallas area?

Any info will be greatly appreciated.