Thanks Grif,
Appreciate your thoughts. Loved the 800. I tried the 2010 model Triumph 1050 but found the ride to be a bit less comfortable than the 800. I honestly think the 800, or the 800XC would be fine, but I just want the 1200 ;-)
I live in Norway and the taxes are insane - was looking at an 8 month old, 3000km on the clock Tiger Explorer in Germany - price equivalent about 93,000 kroner. This had panniers, tank bag, sump guard, fog lights, grip warmers and handguards. Similar bike in Norway, without any of the extra's, just over 200,000 kroner. If I buy the bike outside of Norway, then import it, I have to pay the tax (I did this with my Landrover Freelander, and it was slightly cheaper than buying the equivalent in Norway). I think I can have a foreign registered vehicle in Norway for 6 months in a 12 month period without having to transfer the registration. Since there is only 6 months of riding weather a year, wondering if I can buy it oversea's, and then take it out of the country for the other six months??? Just not sure about if Germany or the UK will let me have a bike registered in their country if I don't live there. As well as insurance etc. Also need to look into the vehicle inspection requirements for registration etc.
Oh well, lots to look into.
Regards,
Rory
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