What mashine for a trans-siberian-tour
Hi,
I've been reading in this grat forum for quite a while and now would like to post a question of my own.
I am relatively new to motorbiking. I made my licence with the goal to be able to travel whereever two wheels can carry me. I'm currently gathering information for driving east from Germany into siberia along the so called trans siberian "highway". That of course leads to the most important questions: Which bike do I take?
My Preferences are, that the bike should be:
-inexpensive (I am a student  )
-reliable, even on marathon rides, across asia
-simplistic & easy to repair, meaning no modern computerstuff or chips that keep me from starting the bike once they are gone etc. and availability of spare parts.
-able to carry a rack for aluminium-boxes for luggage
-low in fuel consumption
After some research on the internet I came to the conclusion that the Yamaha Tenere XT 600 Z 3AJ (1988-1990) or something out of the Suzuki DR 650's might suit these needs.
I welcome all thoughts or tipps you might have available for me.
Philipp
[This message has been edited by jp (edited 06 June 2004).]
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