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Old 21 Jan 2009
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Lightbulb Looking to buy bike in Argentina: Suzuki DR650, Yamaha XT600E, Honda XR650L

Hi all,

In March 2009 I will be in Argentina and in the market for a bike to tour on.
From what I've read I'm looking at these bikes;

Suzuki DR650
Yamaha XT600E
Honda XR650L

I'm going to be touring round South America for about a year,
and will have a passenger for at least part of that.
(I'm 6ft, 69kg and will have a girl on the back)

First off - any other suggestions of suitable bikes?
Will all 3 listed above handle 2 lite people?
I just want something cheap, reliable, and basic.

So has anyone got a bike for sale that might be suitable for me?
(It doesn't have to be in Argentina - Brazil, Uruguay etc are fine)

I'm pretty clueless about touring bikes,
fell in love with Enfields in Northern India in 2008
But just starting to figure out what bikes /
permits are needed for Sth America

Any help would be much appreciated.

Harley
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DR650SE for Sale in Argentina

Hey Harvey,

I have the perfect bike for you. A 2008 DR650SE with reinforced suspension for better offroad and highway performance 2-up.

more info on: The Bundschuhs » Sale

or e-mail to: travel-bike@gmx.de

Bjoern


SUZUKI DR 650 SE, year 2008, 16.000 Miles (~25.000 km)


Each bike is readily equipped with:
  • 2 Aluminum Pannier Boxes (Happy Trail - Teton 9“)
  • SU-Rack and fast Puck-Mounts for the Aluminum Boxes
  • Top-Rack for additional bags (e.g. Stuffsack or Camping equipment)
  • Extra large 5 Gallon (20 Liter) IMS gas tank (blue)
  • Stronger front and rear spring as wellas stonger fork oil (SAE10) resulting in much improved hghway and offroad performance.
  • Aluminum Skid Plate for additional frame and engine protection
Current condition:
  • All services (Oil & Filter changes, valve adjustments etc.) have been performed as required in the maintenance book.
  • Chains and sprokets will be replaced by new ones before sale.
  • Bikes did not have any crashes.
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Sorry DR's are already sold!

Sorry DR's are already sold!
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Potential new or used buyers in Argentina

Demunted, please read my last post regarding potential foreign tourist buyers... and post your request at :

Buy new or used in Argentina and legally tour all of South America ( 1 2 3 ... Last Page

People like you can help us get the law clarified that regulates a foreign tourist exiting Argentina with an Argentine registered bike.

Thanks, you are a perfect example of what is needed.

Good luck and let me know if I can help in any way.

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"Thanks, you are a perfect example of what is needed."
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Dr Frankenstein didn´t said that?
Joke appart,this tread is going nowhere.....Demunted has not posted anything new?
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hi,
i have a DR650 for sale near salta, argentina.
still interested?



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Hi all,

In March 2009 I will be in Argentina and in the market for a bike to tour on.
From what I've read I'm looking at these bikes;

Suzuki DR650
Yamaha XT600E
Honda XR650L

I'm going to be touring round South America for about a year,
and will have a passenger for at least part of that.
(I'm 6ft, 69kg and will have a girl on the back)

First off - any other suggestions of suitable bikes?
Will all 3 listed above handle 2 lite people?
I just want something cheap, reliable, and basic.

So has anyone got a bike for sale that might be suitable for me?
(It doesn't have to be in Argentina - Brazil, Uruguay etc are fine)

I'm pretty clueless about touring bikes,
fell in love with Enfields in Northern India in 2008
But just starting to figure out what bikes /
permits are needed for Sth America

Any help would be much appreciated.

Harley
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