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Plus... as much as I remember of Malta, you wouldn't really have much use for a big old GS there.
There were a few larger bikes in Malta when I was there a couple of weeks ago - mainly Harleys and only on a Sunday. Given the state of many Maltese roads I would say a GS would be ideal…..
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Given the state of many Maltese roads I would say a GS would be ideal…..
I asked locals why Malta had no scooters, although they are so popular in nearby Italy, and Malta has massive traffic problems.

Apparently the quality of the tarmac is very 2-wheel-hostile - very slippery and unsafe with the constant up-and-downs.
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I asked locals why Malta had no scooters, although they are so popular in nearby Italy, and Malta has massive traffic problems.

Apparently the quality of the tarmac is very 2-wheel-hostile - very slippery and unsafe with the constant up-and-downs.
Not so much hostile as Maltese drivers who have not progressed beyond ox carts and can't cope with the speed of modern vehicles. The roads are OK in summer but of course any rain brings out all the oil and rubber in the surface - especially cobbles. I lived over there for a short time and would happily get a bike, but it would be a small one. There are very few roads where you can use a bigger bike.
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I stayed in Malta for about 3 weeks a couple of years ago. I quite like this little country, but a 250cc would be plenty of bike for Malta.
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