Hi markharf.

Thanks for the answer. Tent theme : I tend to think that at miser pays twice. Therefore, I also choose a high-quality product, especially when going on a long hike, which is unknown for me. Again, many thanks.

All the best.

Hi Erik_G

Thanks for the relevant repley. A man who has gone through these stages himself is a very good source of information. Now some questions.

How would you describe the Trang camping stove ? Are there any negative comments about RE ?

I believe that these questions willw come again and again.

Thanks again. I also sent a PM

All the best.

I'm in Medellín now and for the next few days...

If I were starting my trip from here, it would be the Honda XRE300.



The Himalayan is very popular here.

You can also find the Suzuki V-Strom 650 (and I've seen at least one 1000), and a V-Strom 250 and a Tenere 250.

There are a couple local (Chinese?) bikes that I like. You could show up and spend a few days bike shopping, and find one you like.

Hi Jamie Z.

Thanks for the message and I want to mention that the photos are amazing.

Honda XRE 300 would suit me if it could be made lower. Unfortunately, my height of 178 cm does not allow me to ride high wheels.

Enjoy your trip and thanks again.


All the best.

Don't let me tell you which bikes you're comfortable riding, but I think you're plenty tall enough for the Honda XRE. You're probably taller than the average Colombian man, and definitely taller than the average Colombian woman, and many, many, many locals ride those bikes. Motorcycles absolutely clog the streets.

In any case, there are dozens, if not hundreds of motorcycle shops in Colombian cities (I'm most familiar with Medellín), it would be no problem to take two or three days at the beginning of your trip and go shopping.

Note: I don't know anything about the legality of a foreigner buying or registering a bike in Colombia.

Of course, I believe one of the Japanese brands would be best, but there are a lot of Chinese and Indian bikes which look pretty good, and if purchased new and properly maintained, I don't think you'd have any problems.

Here's an AKT 300 I saw today.

Hi Jamie Z

Thank you for the answer. It is always useful to hear opinions from those wo hare involved in the subject. I have also thought that I will take 2-3 weeks to look for a bike and complete the paperwork.

Since I`m flying from Europe to Bogota, I think this city will be the first base camp. I want to buy a new bike from the dealer. This should make it easier and faster to get the paperwork done. At the same time selling a new bike is also a big plus, apart from the trip.

I read that it is possible for a foreigner to buy a bike legally in Colombia. A very comprehensive report was written by Erik_G, for wich I thank him from the bottom of my heart. The whole process has been completed by him, to wich comments and advice have been added.

The height comparison whit the average Colombian rider put me in a good mood. I´say, the day was off to a great start. It made me think that the vast majority do not drive very var. In my house they say about it : drive to the pastry shop around the corner. My planned trip would also be to the pastry shop around the corner, only this little shop is somewhere 9000 km away. And then we still need to get back to the starting point of the trip.

And another aspect that matters is that they are local. They are relaxed, because they know the language and know the culture and customs of their country. Unfortunately, I cannot boast of that.

As for the choise of bike, I hope to get an answer after visiting many shops. Saddle height solves all problems.

Thanks and enjoy your trip.

All the best.