Comparison of Dual Bikes ... ?
Hi There - I'm a complete newbie with the bikes and still trying to get my dammed licence here in Shanghai ! However I am staying positive and hoping to ride to Tibet around Sept 2018. I therefore will be looking to buy a bike (Dual Sports.. ?) fairly soon and do LOTS of trips and practice before my big trip. I would therefore appreciate it if anyone can give me their thoughts on the Suzuki Vstrom 650, KTM 690 and the SWM RS650r ? It seems there is a big price difference between the KTM690 and the SWM RS650r with the Suzuki coming in somewhere in between the 2. As a complete novice I would love to get the thoughts of anyone with experience and knowledge of these bikes with a view to riding in Tibet and doing lots of runs such as Shanghai - Huangshan etc. Many thanks - Richard
Re: Comparison of Dual Bikes ... ?
The 650 Wee is the one IMO.
The easy part is getting the right bike,
The hard bit as I see it will be trying to ride around Tibet alone with no booked tour.
Well good luck on both parts.
Both the other 2 bikes are very good but as you are new to biking then I think the Wee will be a better choice.
The other 2 are a bit more for advanced riders again IMO.
But also have a look at this bike.
https://m.kawasaki.com/product/detai...rsys-X-300-ABS
Not cheap here in China, but Maybe more suited for you.
Re: Comparison of Dual Bikes ... ?
So this is why it's great to have a forum like this - thanks guys - really good to know and if CF Moto can't get the permits then I gotta wonder how I will :( Anyways as a newbie I'm sure I can get some good riding around the areas you guys have mentioned but at least I got a heads up on the situation from someone that has actually tried !
Re: Comparison of Dual Bikes ... ?
Been trying for 9 years now Richard lol
I will do it but only un-guided lol
But hopeing this summer to go and see K2 Mountain number 2 in the world without having to entry Tibet ?