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Originally Posted by robson
America Twin will be the best fit IMO.
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Can you fill in your profile and country location? Language?
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Originally Posted by robson
all good choices except one, you don't really want go bmw route...
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Have you owned/ridden any of the bikes listed by the OP?
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Originally Posted by TaosTraveler
I would prefer to buy something here in the US so I can ride it all summer and get it set up the way I want it then ship it down there. This is contingent on finding an affordable shipper. I don't really want to buy something there that is unfamiliar. Right now I'm looking at the KLR 650, a BMW f650 or 800 GS, and a Suzuki DR650. It would be nice to have something I can find parts and service for there if I need it.
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You can do research on ALL these bikes. Extensive ride reports on ALL and model specific boards for these bikes.
Many guys here on HUBB have done extensive rides on ALL these bikes. ASK about specific bikes with specific questions regards and issues/problems, pros & cons. None are perfect but all can be good travel bikes if set up properly.
Trails of South America (PtI)... a photo journal - ADVrider
Adam started his RTW ride on a BMW F650, he then switched to a DR650. Look up his comments about just how far superior the DR650 was as a travel bike. Great ride reports spanning several years, fantastic pics.
the DR650 thread - ADVrider
Biggest single thread on DR650 and biggest thread on ALL of ADV Rider.
www.DRRiders.com
DR650 specific forum. Very helpful group of owners.
2008 through 2014 KLR650 Discussion - KLR650.NET Forums - Your Kawasaki KLR650 Resource! - The Original KLR650 Forum!
KLR specific forum. Great support!
The BMW F650 Technical FAQs
BMW F650 FAQ and forum
Last edited by mollydog; 7 Feb 2015 at 19:00.
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