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Originally Posted by mollydog
Al,
Looks to me like you've got things well in hand.
You've thought it out, done your homework. The ON Road-OFF Road conundrum is hard to generalize about and is really up to individual rider and their likes/dislikes.
If you haven't done much off road ... I can tell you one thing ... ITS FUN!!! and once you get better at it (not hard really) it's totally 100% addicting!  But doing it on a reasonably light bike is essential, IMO. I agree, the 650 range is about right.
I'm a DR650 guy. The 650cc range works for me for travel. It's a compromise but does the most things ... the best ... for me! The DR650 i
If you can start your trip in USA then you can find very inexpensive DR650's, many already fitted with nice aftermarket items. Many do this, I've got two HUBB guys coming here now to buy bikes and head South into S. America.
Good luck! 
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Cheers Mollydog
I'm looking for a cheap trials bike to do some off road/balance learning and I had intended on starting my "adventure" travelling by going into Africa but a trip to the states then down is on the cards also as I long to see South America. If the DR wins the mind race then that option is definitely a possibility I hadn't considered.
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have fun with your helmet!
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