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Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 9:26 am
by mattyboy
Thanks for all the feedback
The R1200GS and the Vstrom are lookin like they would be ideal (although the 1200 has a hefty pricetag). Also i'll look into Horizons Unlimited.
Monkey: I'm going to the show this Saturday
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 9:34 am
by mattyboy
Almost forgot, i'm planning to go from Europe to China, which would probably include going across Canada first. Glad I have a couple years to research
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 8:26 pm
by Dragonhawk
Buell Ulysses is another to consider.
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2007 8:49 pm
by JC Viper
Some stuff I managed to dig up from old magazines.
BMW 1200 GS ADVENTURE: 8.7 US Gal. tank, 35 - 43 MPG
Suzuki V-Strom 650: 5.8 US Gal., 41 - 52 MPG
Kawasaki KLR 650: 6.1 US Gal, 46 - 58 MPG
The regular BMW 1200 GS only has 5.2 Gal. tank and roughly same mileage as the Adventure but much shorter.
I can't seem to find the issues with the old Triumph Tiger or the V-Strom 1000.
Posted: Thu Jan 25, 2007 6:02 pm
by jackM50black
There is Suzuki V-Strom.... either the 650 or the 1000cc. Both are considered tried and true all purpose standard/touring bikes. Kind of like a poor mans BMW touring bike. You sure are starting to plan early..... but that's good....... a lot of people are in a hurry to buy a bike before they asked themselves the most important question "What kind of riding do I want to do?"
Posted: Fri Jan 26, 2007 11:46 am
by 2wheel
KTM 950! The ultimate dual sport machine. Hard bags available too.