Is brand important?
Hi all,
I am an Australian currently living in London but plan to ride home: UK-Australia.
I currently ride a Tiger 1050 and love it for touring Western Europe. However I have always thought I would need to trade it for something like a DL650 Vstrom for the ride home due to issues of reliability, access to spares & service on the road, 19" front wheel etc.
However I have begun to wonder if my trusty Tiger would be fine for the trip considering: 1) I would stick to major roads through the Middle East and Asia, and also, 2) considering the Tiger 1050 is proving to be very reliable.
My question is: does riding a major global brand bike like Suzuki or Honda give a significant advantage in places like Iran, Pakistan, India, Nepal? i.e. if Suzuki parts have to be ordered internationally anyway, I figure I can just as easily have Triumph parts sent from the UK.
Your advice and experience is gratefully appreciated
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