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I ended up with a Hero Xpulse 200 4V Rally edition. It comes with taller adjustable suspension front and resr and bar risers. It cost 14,250,000 cop new. Very happy with it so far. Main disadvantages: 1. Seat is not the most comfortable, but not too bad. I bought a wheelbarrow inner tube today which will hopefully address that issue. 2. Max longterm cruising speed 100km/hr. That's not a biggie either as that's about as fast as I want to go.
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I ended up with a Hero Xpulse 200 4V Rally edition. It comes with taller adjustable suspension front and resr and bar risers. It cost 14,250,000 cop new. Very happy with it so far. Main disadvantages: 1. Seat is not the most comfortable, but not too bad. I bought a wheelbarrow inner tube today which will hopefully address that issue. 2. Max longterm cruising speed 100km/hr. That's not a biggie either as that's about as fast as I want to go.
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Nice, I was debating between Xpulse and AKT 200 TT when I bought mine.
The Xpulse owners seem to be pretty happy with them.
Let me know if you want to do some riding together when you make it closer to Medellin.
Guess it is maybe a good thing you didn't get the V-strom 250 SX because I just found out those suckers weigh 167 kilos. I imagine the Xpulse will be better for the dirt roads than the V-strom.
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Might be able to join in July
Hello. I have been thinking about doing something similar also and may be able to join you. How long will you be in Columbia? I am an American but maintain a home and also live in Cancun Mexico part of the year when I am not traveling. I speak and understand basic spanish and have some free time till Aug 1st to travel. I am an experience rider, both on and off road. Currently I ride a Honda Goldwing, but that is because it is the right touring bike for paved American roads. I have done the Himalayas on a 411 cc Royal Enfield Himalayan and Rajasthan (India) on a BMW3120GS. Also very familiar with the XPulse 200 ( I believe it is also made in India).
Should I buy a bike or are there options to rent one for a month?
You can reach me at +1 202 802 4545 (Same for WhatsApp)
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I recomend buying instead of renting if you're planning to cross boarders. If you buy from a shop they may be interested in buying it back which would be easier and quicker than selling privately usually.
I'm currently near Cuenca in Ecuador and planning to cross into Per u in about a weeks time to meet a friend who is also riding. You'd be welcome to join us if you're down this way. My WhatsApp is +64 21526378.
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Thanks for the info James. I will reach out to you on WhatsApp.
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