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people loves twin here couse of better speed, less vibration and better lookin (fairing!!)

i would something like with carb and not with injection. The one with the carbs are easier to repair and parts are widely available. It is why I am thinking of XT600 and not XT660 or any bike with carbs. Liquid cooling... ummm.. Better for engine maybe but again makes the engine complicated. Also XT660 is a bit pricy then xt600

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You can't go wrong with the venerable - Yamaha XT600E

The most widely used RTW adventure bike on earth and probably your best bet...



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The most widely used RTW adventure bike on earth and probably your best bet...
First part:
My local BMW dealership would not agree (and I don't know, but that is because I don't care).

Second part:
Sounds like an ad for Carlsberg.
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You're right, probably....

I maybe a "teensy weensy" bit biased though - seeing that I actually own one myself!
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hi again!

thanks for the comments and infos.

however, i have read the following thread 3 times today:

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...t=suzuki+dr650

and then i have start take a seriously look for XT600 as well. the only problem with xt is that it is no more on sale as brand new.

i think i have to read more

i am still open to any advice and info..
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You can buy an XT600E new in the UK as an import. Should be able to in Turkey. Just Google 'new XT600', I found at least 5 places in the UK.

Cost about £3200.
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hi again!

and then i have start take a seriously look for XT600 as well. the only problem with xt is that it is no more on sale as brand new.
Another suggestion is mobile.de. I'm looking now and there are some between 2000-5000km. I'm sure you know it and you have friends in Germany that can help you out with it. Good prices as well.

I want to do a similar trip this summer. I'll leave in the last week of may and I'm still not sure about the bike. I guess that in the next hours I'll post a thread with my findings and my doubts.

If you're leaving in the same period maybe we can do at least a part of the road together. I'll go through Turkey-Iran-Stans-standard.
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hi Maguest

import a bike to Turkiye is really pain and the taxes cost a lot as we are not a member of EU. it is better to buy one from here. they dont import DR650 and KLR650 here. hard to find low milage XT600. now i am strongly consider about v-strom 650 as they are really populer here and second hand cost almost same as transalp.

i am preparing my self for next year as i am moving to another city for job purposes and moving will cost me a lot.

when you are in Turkiye, drop me a line if you need place to stay. i am in Ankara now and will move to Istanbul in a couple of months.

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You're right, probably....

I maybe a "teensy weensy" bit biased though - seeing that I actually own one myself!
Well, give it time and it will wear off.

XBRs have a good sounding exhaust however.


Ozhanu,
You set the date in your first post: 2003 = about the last production of the XT600. Thereafter they switched to the XT660.

But, there was a brand new XT600 sold for £3000 a few weeks ago. It was not up for sale for very long at a dealer. They may still be found therefore, and ones that are later registered than 2003 come up as second hand buys here in the UK.
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I think rather than worry too much about whether there will be a bike shop handy when you break down that has all teh parts for your bike, it would be better to set up an account with a major parts supplier or two to ship parts to you. That way if you need something, it is just a phone call away and flash the plastic. By all means carry small things that are likely to need replacing.. chains,cable brake pads, but leave the crankshafts at the parts shop. I know of some BMW riders who have carried hundreds of pounds worth of parts for years. Likely hood is these parts will either never be used or given away when they sell their bikes. In my view it is better to buy what you need if you need it. even with taxes and shipping could easily work out cheaper.
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thanks for your replies.

i did googling for new xt600 but did not find on the first 3 pages and there is no in ebay.co.uk eihter.

as far as i know they have not been produced after 2004, am i right? even if i buy a brand new one, it will be a 2004 make.

i am still between DR650 and XT600. I got TT panniers, scottoiler, etc... just need to buy or make a rack and give a good service.

about the spares.. of course i will have a phone or e-mail of a part supplier. just wanna carry the essencial things like tyre stuff, bolts, oil, tools, seals etc.. wanna travel light.. (less is more) even for cloths.

I put about 70kg on my bmw and the rear shock has been broken in Italy gave me some trouble. so this time i'll be very very sensitive about the weigth this time.
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as far as i know they have not been produced after 2004, am i right? even if i buy a brand new one, it will be a 2004 make.

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Yes, that's basically the situation - they have not changed of course for some years; if you go to a Yam dealer they should be able to get you a new one i.e. there are still some to be "had" - they may not want to do this but would rather sell you a bike that they have in stock.
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I would go for KLR650A ...

You can find its parts & pieces from happy-trail.com or Dual Star - The original Motorcycle Adventure Outfitters™ ...They can ship anywhere around the world.
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You can't go wrong with the venerable - Yamaha XT600E

The most widely used RTW adventure bike on earth and probably your best bet...



Ride carefully & Stay safe.

Sorry, I have to agree with 'walkabout'....still BMW by far, and I mean the old airheads. Lucky for me 'Martynbiker' is on a ban or I'd be 'flamed' for this post!
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Okay, I give up - I may have been WRONG!
Perhaps I should withdraw that comment and replace it with -

"Probably the most widely used African Adventure bike ever"
There is that more acceptable to you (BMW) purists out there?
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