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Old 9 Dec 2011
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Honda xr400 around africa

Hey guys ,anyone know anythyng about honda xr400?
Im planing to go around africa on any bike from 125 to 400cc,anyone hv any id about this honda xr400 for long distance.
Me and my wife planing go from london to south africa then back.
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I hope you mean one XR400 each. I wouldn`t recommend 2 up!
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HONDA Xr 250 OR 400 CC

Yes, we are planning 2 ride 2 bikes from london 2 south africa and back.
HONDA XR 250 OR 400 CC,
OR SUZUKI DRZ 400 CC
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I've not had an XR4 but I've done a fair bit of touring, including some Africa on an XR600 and the thing that got to me after a while was having to kick start the thing. I know it's no big deal but when you're hot, tired or don't feel very well it's just one more hurdle. I went through a period in west africa where I paid the local kids a few coins to push start me rather than face the kickstart. Take the Drz.
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