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Originally Posted by QuadsAcrossAfrica
Three years ago I did an around the world trip on the industry standard BMW 1150GS...<SNIP>I was so limited on the terrain we could ride, if there was mud it would take a week to pass, if there was sand we would fall all the time. I missed so much scenery because I was focussing on the road.
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Quads are the best of both worlds for africa, you get the adventure of a bike but the stability of 4 wheels. But with that said I still have my BMW and I will never sell it but I will never bring it to Africa again.
So alright all you hard core motorcyclists lets hear it.
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I kinda hate to do this, but I want to get back on topic...
Quads are definitely a worthy choice depending on why you are out travelling in the first place.
On a motor/push bike, you are exposed to the elements and situation much more than in a vehicle-this can create interesting moments and has benefits. The quad is a compromise between the two...
Unfortunately Josh's initial choice in bike tainted his exposure to what two wheels are capable of, but in the end when he took the quads he got out of the trip what he wanted and that was to share the experience with someone significant and not have a vehicle limit their choices of where to go.
The comfort of 4 wheels can be judged however you want to judge it, but it was their trip/holiday and they proved that we shouldn't limit our choices to the f650, klr, gs, dr650, xt600, lancruiser, landrover, etc. Although I get somewhat fatigued at the banality of vehicle choice by some folks, in the end what impresses me is the sacrifice and committment people make in order to scratch their travel itch...
Although Josh, I still think a BMW K75s would have proved more interesting
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