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Originally Posted by MarkBrady
Thanks again.
We'll I'm 6ft1 and tree plant for a living so relatively tall and fit. Good to know about the klr.
Also very good point too Robbert. I'm not planning on offroading in general mainly just to. Get to must see places such as certain ruins etc.
So I guess my question would be given that we don't want to stick to the Pan Am most of the time. And would love to get off the beaten track so go to certain ruins and things. How much offroad could we expect? I'd be willing to sacrifice a lot of speed while riding off road if I saved a bunch on the purchase of a road bike.
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Most major ruins are connected to good roads. They may be dirt but will be "All Weather" type roads that buses go on daily ...even in heavy rain.
There are more remote sites ... most reached on foot but a road will almost always get you close enough to hike the rest. Research and local knowledge is always best in these situations.  Guides are cheap and worthwhile.
But riding, rain and mud can be your biggest challenge. Lots of great minor roads off the Pan Am, many dirt, some paved. But main roads will mostly be All Weather and passable most times ... even on a decent street bike and easier on a Dual Sport with good tires with lowered pressures.
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