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Which Bike? Comments and Questions on what is the best bike for YOU, for YOUR trip. Note that we believe that ANY bike will do, so please remember that it's all down to PERSONAL OPINION. Technical Questions for all brands go in their own forum.
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Hello,

I'm planning a cross Africa trip in 2 years time with a mate and was wanting a little advice on what bike to get. I hear xt600s are the business on my budget (a grand five hundred to two grand)What bike/year should I be looking at? Thoughts?

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Don´t leave out of the chice a XR 650 L.You find good ones for that money.Excellent suspension and engine.But high seated!
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Thanks for the advice, it also looks a good bike. Is there any particular year or model I should be looking at?
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Starting with the 94 model untill 2005.Check for milage and general look.You will need a new bigger tank.You found them at ebay.de
16,22 and 40 liters(mine)
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