Cheap chinese bikes for 2
Instead of riding 2UP with tons of gear on a big bike, I was wondering if anyone had experience/thoughts on getting a cheap bike for each of two people, keeping a minimum of gear and riding from Mali on down towards the Cape.
Apparently 2/3rds of the bikes in Mali are Chinese 'Jakartas' and they cost around £500 to buy. New Statesman - Motorcycle diaries
I have seen them carry huge loads and are apparently just what you need if you are snacking on goat as they can also be strapped on.
I was wondering if this might actually be more practical and fun than a mega bike?
Ideas, problems, solutions?
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