That was very informative Simon, I will take that into consideration. I guess my only question is how difficult was it to ride a 125 cc bike up the mountains of SA?

Thanks

Mococaman

Honda sells a lot of bikes in Brazil including this little beauty

Honda Tornado

And this

:: Honda ::

But please be aware that as an American citizen you will NOT be allowed to legally enter into the states, no if's, no but's no and's. Just NO

Take care

PS: Next time you talk to your friends can you ask them how much a new Yam XT660 costs and if there are used XT's available and what are the costs of those, preferably a low mileage 2003 ?

Thanks again

Buying locally and touring is a hot topic. We purchased a new XR250 Tornado and a new NX400 Falcon (both manufactured in Brazil) from an authorized Honda dealer in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Elisa has now traded in her well used Tornado, 20,000 K through 6 South American countries, for a new Falcon. She had zero mechanical problems and required only suggested maintenance.

I had to replace the clutch on my Falcon, this after 20,000 K fully loaded and having done everything from ruta 40 in Argentina, over the Andes, up the coast to Lima and then through the Central Andes, up to Cuzco. La Paz and back to Buenos Aires.

We strongly endorse both of these Brazilian made Hondas. please see previous post for web pages on each bike. We pulled the air filters at Paso de Hama 4,500 plus meters altitude , and lugged on.

On a more recent ride, traveling on my US passport, I was required to obtain a visa (cost $100.00 US dollars) before entering Brazil. This, even though I am a permanent foreign resident of Argentina. Elisa is Spanish and entered on a free tourist card.

And a question, anyone ever bought a motorcycle registered in Brazil as a foreign tourist and crossed out of Brazil with the bike registered in their name? thanks xfiltrate

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Mollydog, we will be back in Buenos aires in 2 weeks.

Meanwhile, please contact GENAMAX S.L.R. the very first Honda agency in Argentina, located at Av. Juan B. Justo 7550, Capital Federal tel/fax (from USA) 011 54 11 4671-2558 speak to Jorge Nakadakare himself Offical Honda agent...or Louis for exact cost of a new Falcon in Buenos Aires. Also, they will have a handle on the used market for this bike. Jorge will be more than helpful and might even offer you a buy back deal when your ride is over... this makes buying a bike and touring Argentina more economical in the long run.

I would guess the cost of a new Falcon today is less than $7,000.00 US dollars.............. this would be approx $21,000 Argentine pesos @3 pesos to 1 US Dollar. Not sure of exact exchange rate.

I believe the Tornado NX250 is selling new for around $5,000.00 US dollars. Google Honda motorcycles Argentina to get more accurate info and pecs on the two bikes.

If you want to fly in to Buenos Aires in September 08, we can assist you in legally buying a new or used bike or any other motor vehicle.

Keep reading Buy in Argentina thread for the next update on the Harley Sportster.

A young Frenchman recently had a Falcon for sale in BA (see my thread). Don't know if he sold it or not. xfiltrate

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Riding was no problem - 4700 meters in altitude in Bolivia was the record. Not fast, but never a hiccup. Riding into a head wind seriously slowed me. Crouching over the gas tank helped. And I would have enjoyed electrically heated clothing! Coldest was the last week riding north along the Appalachians (Blue Mountain Parkway) after staying with Possum.