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"Offroad/rough road suggestions welcome."
If that is the way of your trip, my personal idea is:
Better to choose a bike which is less heavy,spare parts easy,cheap and fast to find, and simple repairs can be done by yourself and everywhere.Even an old bike is a better choice.
Currently a friend is stuck in Kenya after a small accident and still waiting for spare parts from Denmark since end of January.Trying to transfer him and his bike to Kampala-Uganda by helps of a British friend who lives there.
About Turkey roads, I will certainly recommend you: (from west to east)
1-Stone Road and Dark Canyon (Kangal-Kemaliye-Kemah)
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...6638060&type=3
2-Mediterrenaen Paradise (Pamukkale-Fethiye-Kaş)
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...7244272&type=3
3-Kings' Road (Mersin-Pozantı-Cappadocia)
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...7244272&type=3
Many national parks and free camping areas available around.
Wish you all the best,happy and safe trips.
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Thanks - no doubt Turkey will be a highlight. Very much enjoyed Cappadocia on a previous trip (without motorcycle). Yes, I hear you on bike size, though I have not been able to persuade the other two riders yet, and we all want to use a common bike. I have taken a 1200GS up to Everest basecamp, very tough roads in Tibet, but still on-road. Tiring to pick those bikes up!
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Originally Posted by istanbul bisiklet motosiklet
"Offroad/rough road suggestions welcome."
If that is the way of your trip, my personal idea is:
Better to choose a bike which is less heavy,spare parts easy,cheap and fast to find, and simple repairs can be done by yourself and everywhere.Even an old bike is a better choice.
Currently a friend is stuck in Kenya after a small accident and still waiting for spare parts from Denmark since end of January.Trying to transfer him and his bike to Kampala-Uganda by helps of a British friend who lives there.
About Turkey roads, I will certainly recommend you: (from west to east)
1-Stone Road and Dark Canyon (Kangal-Kemaliye-Kemah)
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...6638060&type=3
2-Mediterrenaen Paradise (Pamukkale-Fethiye-Kaş)
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...7244272&type=3
3-Kings' Road (Mersin-Pozantı-Cappadocia)
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...7244272&type=3
Many national parks and free camping areas available around.
Wish you all the best,happy and safe trips.
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Thanks, great website!
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I agree with several of the previous posters - New Zealand is amazing!! Right at the end of a 3 month trip. Rode the Forgotten World Highway yesterday ... just stunning! Mount Cook, Arthur's and Lewis passes etc etc.
Alaska is another area you should consider as there aren't many roads to choose from but they are all through stunning scenery and low traffic volume - good gravel options if that's your bent.
Also West Coast Canada (Yukon, British Columbia and Alberta), Utah, Montana and Arizona - not difficult or technical riding but wonderful scenery, great small towns, friendly people and lots to see. Take your time
Romaina impressed me too!
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Not having experience with many other continents, I might be able to offer a couple of great roads in the United States, where riding varies greatly and you can find something to suit any level of adventure you want to pursue.
Utah - try the White Rim Trail, or Mokie Dugway...as well as perhaps the Potash Road. Colorado is filled with loads of mountain passes, off road trail riding, etc. to suit any skill level. Best wishes!
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I agree with several of the previous posters - New Zealand is amazing!! Right at the end of a 3 month trip. Rode the Forgotten World Highway yesterday ... just stunning! Mount Cook, Arthur's and Lewis passes etc etc.
Alaska is another area you should consider as there aren't many roads to choose from but they are all through stunning scenery and low traffic volume - good gravel options if that's your bent.
Also West Coast Canada (Yukon, British Columbia and Alberta), Utah, Montana and Arizona - not difficult or technical riding but wonderful scenery, great small towns, friendly people and lots to see. Take your time
Romaina impressed me too!
Kate
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