I'm not considering leaving the tarmac but would like to do the Trans-Siberian Highway and cross to Sakahlin, the Russain island and, from there, to Hokkaido in Japan and on to the main island Honshu. After going round the whole coast I'll end up in Tokyo for a month to see old friends (I used to live there) and then ship the bike back to Portugal where I live.
Having researched the reliability of these on 900 forums, they seem very reliable. I think I'd trust one more than my Buell Ulysses, which I'd have to sell. The 900 is light enough to pick up if dropped and frugal enough to make a 13.5L tank about doable (range of 150 miles is easily attainable, or more). I want to go on something with a bit of go.
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