I really enjoy kicking around in the fields, streams, and country lanes on my KLR 250. It absolutely sips the gas, and is comfortable, starts first kick, and is light enough to pick up should I get too spunky.
My son's GF just bought her first bike, and got her "temps" yesterday. She got a Suzuki GSX 250R crotch rocket style. just like the bike below...same color.
https://www.thebikemarket.co.uk/suzuki/gsx-r/gsx-250r