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Hola,
Esville that's a interesting ride you make!
You keep a blog or something? Good luck man!!
Estebangc ,i saw the picture!
Is the suspension on that xr125 a bit better then that chinese crap?
(that is the mane reason to take a little Honda and not a chinese bike i think!?)
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Hola,
Esville that's a interesting ride you make!
You keep a blog or something? Good luck man!!
Estebangc ,i saw the picture!
Is the suspension on that xr125 a bit better then that chinese crap?
(that is the mane reason to take a little Honda and not a chinese bike i think!?)
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Upps, sorry, I messed it up and uploaded the picture in the other post you answered! Good you could see it.
About suspension, I cannot tell you. I rode the XR only on good paved roads and I have never ridden a chinese bike to compare it. I'm no expert at all and wouldn't notice the difference unless it were very obvious. Overall, I guess the Honda will be more reliable. What about something in between, as a Bajaj Pulsar? Or will you travel often dirt roads?
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Hola ,Bajaj Pulsar 220 is a great bike for its price.
Good on asphalt,can do gravel roads as well but its very low,and the
suspension hard.
The few Chinese bike i tried always had terrible suspension.
The fact that you did not notice the suspension on the xr is a good thing i think.
I like the xr125 the only reason i might go for the xl200 if the suspension i a lot better. Anyone knows about that?
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I have a XT 600 and tbh the power is ok. Its a heavy bike for the cc's. Saying that it will be able to carry a fair load.
I have read lots of stories on hear.
People going round the world on 125s, sym symbas, all manner of small bikes.
Even a guy taking a pistie bike from Aus to England.
Most have no money or are slightly looney tunes.
It could be the challenge.
If you want to use or have to use a small bike!
My opinion is to travel light, very light.
Bivvy, sleeping bag, puncture outfit and some clean undies.
It still will be a challenge
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Thanks,
i think in Europe it is a bit more necessary to have a faster bike.
Here people take what they have ,and that is mostly no more then 200cc.
And here aren't a lot of high ways.
But i am sure to go travel light.
Saw a other little bike the "yamaha xtz125"  only 100kilo's, that's 20 kilo lighter than the "xr125l", and 1hp more hahahaha.
Any thoughts on that one?
Saludos
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Hola amigos,
a little update:
i have bought the Honda xr125l,
really happy with it!
My last bike a Honda Tornado 250cc (and a lot of big bikes in the past)was also a really, really nice bike but the Tornado always wanted me to ride it fast, could not ride slow with it.( engine loved revving)
(also fun)
This little Honda xr125 is fun i a different way,and it seems to be happy to
drive relaxed and slowisch (probably because its not capable of racing ,lol)
And got nothing to worry about because these little bikes are popular here in South America every town i can find parts.
And the quality seems really good.And it is nice not to have the responsibility and some worry that one might have with a big bike.
The less is more thing.
A duffel bag and i am ready to go!What more does a man need??
Saludos.
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i have bought the Honda xr125l,
really happy with it!
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Congrats! Glad you are so happy, it's the kind of bike you wanted.  
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My 2 cents worth
All bikes mentioned here are capable of getting the job done.
My advice take the xr125, and pack light.
Why?
20 percent less fuel used, I am sure you can find a way to spend that extra money later. On meals, accomodation or whatever you fancy.
Extra 150 km distance per tank. You will spend less time at the pumps. Off road you may need the extra mileage.
You could customise the carry racks to make them bigger if need be with a bit of welding.
Also take the time to learn basic maintenance tasks for your bike of choice.
More than anything else enjoy and have fun.
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Thanks ,
the main reason to take the 125 and not the xl200 was the 12liter tank that the xr125 has.The xl200 only has a 8.5 liter tank.
And its 2000  dollar less then the xl200 when buying new.
I could always have thought about taking a jerrycan for extra fuel ,if i had bought the xl200 but that seems a hassle to me.
I accepted the fact that the bike ain't fast so with that in mind i am felisch  with this choice.
Saludos.
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