02-07-12, 01:14 PM
(02-07-12, 12:33 PM)jadedragon link Wrote: My dad reccommended using an XT 600 since its air cooled and simple to fix. not sure if this would have as good a fuel range as the bmws though?
cheers
That's the idea, you'll find that the more things you sort out yourself without the help of guides and 'tour companies' the more satisfying a trip it will be. There are some good forums on the internet with plenty of advice.
Your dad is correct about the XT600, they are a bit of an old horse, but are up to the job if in good nick, I bought one when I was over in Queensland in the nineties and did some great rides accross outback country riding hundreds of miles accross hardpack and sandy trails, it didn't break once and I must have dropped it a dozen times. Fuel consumption was good, I can't remember the exact figures though. Another good choice is the later model KLR650, I bought one of those too in Australia, they are fine, but I preferred the Yamaha.
You can do adventure biking on basically any bike really -and people do. I myself am touring Burma via Thailand at the end of the year and I've noticed that the Versys is very popular in Thailand so I'll be looking for one of those when I get out there.