I didnt go on the west coast but i can share my experience in Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Chile.
In those countries, on asphalt, you can calculate a confortable 90 km/h average since there is very little traffic, unlike the east coast of China for example where you cant expect more than 50 km/h.
If you choose the harder but more interesting ripio tracks, dont count more than 30 km/h if you want to enjoy it (stop for pictures, talk with people...).
What i usually did was a mix of both, starting in the morning with ripio and relaxing after the thrill on alphalt. Being the lazy kind, morning usually meant 1 pm and 5 hours ride would bounce me up to 300 km.
South America is imho the best choice for motorcycling...flexible laws, amazing sceneries and very budget friendly. I forgot to mention people, except for my first experience in B.As, I met mostly very welcoming, sincerely caring and warm people (even cops and border officers).
PS : on the road I met a belgian guy CYCLING (without motor) his way thru the Andes. He was doing 200 km/day, starting at dusk and finishing at dawn, so it really depends on how tight your schedule can be too...
Last edited by Vorteks; 7 Jul 2007 at 02:53.
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