Requirements - North vs. South
So, you have finished your trip across Central and South America. Was your choice of bike correct for the conditions you discovered down there?
I see so much discussion about the need for 650 or larger bikes, but I wonder if we are biased based on the speeds and road conditions we are used to in the northern hemisphere.
Would the weight and fuel economy (duration) of a 250-500cc bike be more advantageous than power and speed in the conditions found down there?
For what percentage of the time did you really need the extra grunt?
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