Malaysia to Turkey, bike advice?
Sorry to repeat a thread I know has bed had countless times before...
I'm about to arrive in Malaysia to search for a bike to take me to Turkey, via south east Asia and the Stans.
I'm reading here and online, and many people are talking about bikes which have price tags way out of my league (KLM650, DR650). I'm probably looking for something about 250cc, for a price of around US$2000.
Problem is, being new to riding, I still don't know all the bikes which might be good options for me! I've just completed 3500 km on a Honda Megapro 150 in Sumatra with my pack strapped to the back, which went ok, but I'd prefer to be able to attach panniers and have confidence in a bit more power, as well as getting off-road. Something comfortable for the long rides for a tall (190 cm) bloke.
I know the trip can be completed on any sort of bike as long as I can put up with it, but I'd like to enjoy it!
What advice can you offer, what bikes might you recommend?
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