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Originally Posted by Pejman
Hello,
We are living in Australia and we want to ride back to to south Asia and silk road up to Turkey. As far as I know many people suggest that BMW GS1200 is one the good one for two up. But it is quite expensive for us at this stage and if I want to save money to get one it takes a long time.
I saw some GS1200 with 40,000 to 60,000 k on odometer. My question is, is this a good idea to get old one? or go for something cheaper but a bit newer?
If yes, How old and is this easy to fix that on road if anythings happened?
I'll appreciate all suggestions.
Cheers,
Pejman
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How is your planning going Pejman?  (What's That you say, Wife's booked a package tour?  Sorry mate!)
Curious bunch of suggestions. I don't agree with ANY of them. The DL650 is a great bike ... but .... Where will you be starting your ride?
I imagine you will fly from Oz to somewhere in Asia? Yes?
The best thing would be to buy small bikes locally once in Asia. One for EACH OF YOU! Travel light and cheap. I'm sure these bikes will be cheaper and much easier to do boat and Ferry crossings than a GS or Vstrom. Yes?
Ride what MILLIONS of natives do. Also, you will save straight away by NOT paying HIGH Oz prices for your bike and NOT paying Shipping costs and Carnet for the "big" bike. Be smart.
Sell off your bikes at some point, (maybe Turkey?) ... once in EU ... then you can buy a BIG motorbike. But by then your wife, I'M sure will demand her VERY OWN BIKE? Can you handle that?
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