Motorcycle For Turkey
Having harboured a desire to get to and travel within Turkey by ‘bike for may years (earlier attempts were thwarted due to events beyond my control) I may achieve my dream this year. As I shall be travelling on my own the topic I am seeking views on is the 'bike best suited for this purpose. I am fortunate in that I have access to a Yamaha FJR1300 plus a smaller and lighter BMW F650GS. Although the large capacity machine will be advantageous in getting across northern Europe, will I be constrained as to where I will be able to go within Turkey due to such heavy, road orientated machine?
I am aware that fuel prices in Turkey are somewhat higher than that I am accustomed to in the UK and that alone favours the BMW. The FJR is undoubtedly more comfortable, no chain to worry about and has given several years of faultless service but will be expensive to repair should anything go wrong.
Your views would be appreciated.
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