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Bear in mind if taking a big bike across Siberia (like 100 - 120 hp BMW or KTM) that you are very unlikely to ever use more than half that horsepower. The speed limit is 90km/h (56mph) on highways and radar cops are everywhere ... and a modern 650 cc bike can push you along at 120-130 km/h (75 - 80 mph) easily on a dirt road - do you need more?
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Hi Colebatch,
Yes, this makes sense to me. What about the Dakar? Already too heavy for that kind of trip? (if I am not alone, I may want to consider some section of the old summer road to Magadan).
About lighter I do not think I can afford a bike preparation like your X-challenge and that bike is too tall for me anyway. So the Dakar sounds like best compromise for me. I just found one that has 40'000km on the clock and well equipped. I wished I could find one with less km, but still may be a good opportunity.
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