Help/consult needed in Cali
 

Hi I'm a 2,05m/6'8 ft guy studying in Cali for one year and I'd love to buy a motorbike and travel this beautiful country. I got two problems right there: My hight and that I have hardly any knowledge of motorbikes yet.
Therefore I'd really appreciate isif someone who's here in Cali could come with me when I have a look at a bike or if you know someone selling a nice bike fitting or a tall guy to give me a call ;)
Thanks a lot in advance!!

You can reach me on my local number (+573235815576) , whatsapp (+4915153711036) , or mail (simon.sichert@live.de).

Looking forward to hearing from you guys!
Simon

I would suggest the ATK (or AKT) 250 It is the bike known in the US as a CC250 and elsewhere as a Minsk 250 and some other names It is tall enough that a giant like you won't look too much like a cartoon character. Powerful enough to move you and some luggage at a reasonable pace Not too expensive and supposedly somewhat reliable for a Chinese bike They cost about $2000 in Colombia

Hi Simon,

Have a chat with Jorge (old timer Spanish mechanic and tourer) who owns Motoservicio Asturias in Cali. He services mainly modern BMWs and Harley's. I saw some BMW F650s in his shop - probably for servicing rather than sale, but he might have one. If not I'm sure he'll point you in the right direction. I learned on a BMW F650 - easy on and off road. The F650 Dakar is higher than the standard 650.

Avenida 6AN # 24AN-50 (cross street is somewhere around Calle 25 +/-)
Telephone 660 6038

Cheers,

Bob

For completeness a cross-post as the OP asked the same question in 2 different sub-fora: http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...colombia-88958

@Luckro:
Thanks I'll be back in Cali next week and a local contact is gold! I'll check it out once I'm back :)

@VicMitch:
I took your advice and had a look at one in Cali (price: 2'560 USD but basicly new) I'm in Bogotá for the next days and will check out some bikes here with a friend but if there is no better I'm gonna buy it :)