Roland, the down sizing began when the Dakar changed the rules and limited the big bikes.... we began with an XR250 Honda and a NX400 Honda, both manufactured in Brazil but purchased in Argentina.

More than ten years ago, when I first posted here, all the glam was to have a 1200 cc adventure touring bike -with enough after market bling to excite even the most jaded. But, as those souls actually rode South America and came to their senses they realized a 650cc bike or even - bite my tongue - the "dual purpose" NX 400 by Honda or the XR250 for the real riders....could be alt budget diamonds in the rough.

Oh, there are still those who really do ride off road, and I get that, but let's face it the majority are 20% off, and 80% on and that is being very kind and friendly.

You nailed the next wave - which is - buy in country and sell in country - yes it is easy and yes the dealers make it that way, in Colombia, in Argentina, in Chile and Brazil, tourists can purchase and register motorcycles. Buying locally assures that the sourcing of parts is a reasonable experience.... perhaps time consuming, but doable. And, having an in country agency that sold you the bike is priceless. As we traveled South America, our Argentine plates blended and we did not attract any the unwanted attention that some other plates attract. Having Argentine plates in Argentina and beyond is a good thing. We became permanent foreign residents of Argentina - a three year process, but gained the advantage of being able to legally exit Argentina with our Argentine registered bikes.

How is it you are a citizen of Colombia, I get it you have a Colombian Cedula/DNI but I don't understand how you have Colombian citizenship? You also mentioned you are Canadian - are you an agent with credentials established by others? Have you considered leaving Colombia with your Colombian registered bike? Is that possible legally?

Why do I ask? Not just anyone flies at 100 meters unless they are looking for something, and not just anyone has a cover story like you do. Are you into LIDAR? Perhaps contracted by archeologists....? Or, ???

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