I'll just add my £0.02-worth on the now completely off-topic debate:
I've generally had mainland European bikes - Montesa, Ossa, Bultaco (for trials) and more lately KTM (for travel). But I've always looked enviously at the Japanese models (particularly those of the 80s - Tenere, TYs, TLs, various XLs and oher XTs). Reason: tales of rock-solid reliability, 'bullet-proof' motors and huge mileages.
My only experience of owning a old British bike put me off them for life (mainly becuase of electrics and the number of tools required even to do basic maintenance). That said the machine was around 40 years old and virtually in standard trim. I also have friends who ride old British machines which, generally after they've been rebuilt using modern parts, seem to be reliable.
Anyway, back to my original question: learned opinions on the WR250R and Scorpa T-Ride as credible travelling machines please?
Thanks.
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