Can I Ride A Suzuki Sv 650 ,from Texas To Southamerica..
 

I Know That Is A Stupid Question , I Own Two Bikes And , I Am Planing To Go From Texas To Southamerica On The Summer , I Need Some Advice , I Own A Suzuki Sv 650 , Do You Guys Out There Think That I Can Make It With This Type ????

Si tiene bastante plata y experiencia en manejando motos, no hay problema.

It's not a stupid question at all. The fact is, you can ride almost anywhere with anything. It comes down to how much you are willing to suffer! Up until Panama, at least, the SV 650 is a fantastic choice. After that, you may experience some trying moments during the odd water crossing, and the suspension may bottom out occasionally (depending on your route). No big deal.

I'd recommend a simpler machine with more clearance and tougher suspension, but if you want to ride the SV, then go for it. It's got a reliable power plant and it's comfy. Chose slightly more "mainstream" roads and have fun!

Ride, man, ride!

Oh. I just noticed that you are planning this trip for the summer... that could be more of a problem than taking the most inappropriate bike. Look into weather patterns!

Yep, it's a stupid question. No reason at all why an SV can't do it. I did it 25 years back two up on a fully dressed CX500.

Worst roads were probably in Bolivia from Potosi to the Argentinian border - I have no idea what it is like nowadays though.

Garry from Oz.

Emilio Scotto did it on a Gold Wing, you can make it!

SV650 = comfy? I had the 'S' model and it was comfy compared to being repeatedly stabbed. I guess its subjective!

Still loved the SV though :funmeteryes:

hi there,

let's turn this one around:
Why you do you think you can't do it on a vstrom?

from what i hear and read it's a good bike with a reliable engine, so why not?

cheers,
sanderd