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Originally Posted by farqhuar
Ph, why do you think you need an offroad bike to cross Russia?
It really isn't necessary. I rode Korea to Italy (via Russia) earlier this year on a Burgman 650 maxi-scooter. It handled the dirt more than sufficently well - there's under 2,000 kms of the stuff anyway. An expensive BM really is overkill for this sort of trip.
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True there is a tarmac road to pretty much everywhere these days, but isn't the point of an overland trip to 'explore' rather than just get there?
Using a dual-sport type of bike opens up far more route possibilities, and is a good safety net over indeterminable terrain and the unexpected wash out etc. They also tend to be more ruggedly built which can only help with longevity?
However, I'd agree with you that a big BMW GS is a bit of overkill (everywhere!)... but something mid-sized (say a 650cc thumper) would be a great bike which ever route you decide to take... and would be a whole lot more fun than the big BMW on the dirt!
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