Thanks everyone! I'm happy that so many of you have already visited us - you're welcome on another go anytime!
I haven't yet gone to the Faro rally, maybe next year!
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- Wed Oct 07, 2015 2:47 pm
- Forum: WELCOME NEWBIE
- Topic: Hello from Portugal
- Replies: 10
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- Wed Oct 07, 2015 1:59 pm
- Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
- Topic: Advice on adventure bike
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Re: Advice on adventure bike
Yes, I know the Hornet has nothing to do with the bikes I'm looking after now. I only mentioned it as a baseline for what I'm used to.
I'll also consider the possibility of a used motorcycle, but at least in Portugal, their value decreases very little (unlike cars for example).
I'll also consider the possibility of a used motorcycle, but at least in Portugal, their value decreases very little (unlike cars for example).
- Wed Oct 07, 2015 1:57 pm
- Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
- Topic: Advice on adventure bike
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Re: Advice on adventure bike
All bikes I mentioned are within my possibilities, but of course I will only select them if they are actually better for what I need than less expensive ones.
I didn't know the TDM but I'll take a look - thanks!
I didn't know the TDM but I'll take a look - thanks!
- Wed Oct 07, 2015 8:13 am
- Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
- Topic: Advice on adventure bike
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Re: Advice on adventure bike
Many thanks Ralph, I'll definitely take a closer look at the V-Strom. I noticed that it has only 16.5 cm ground clearance, while most others have 18+ (including the Multistrada). You don't think that will be a problem in off-road situations?
- Wed Oct 07, 2015 7:11 am
- Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
- Topic: Advice on adventure bike
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Re: Advice on adventure bike
Are you looking for more power than your Honda Hornet? Becase none of the above suggestions come close. To get 100bhp in the Adventure bike world, you need to be looking at 800 or 1000cc bikes. I'd strongly recommend a test ride on a new V-Strom 1000, with the optional lower seat. It ticks all your...
- Tue Oct 06, 2015 8:46 pm
- Forum: ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER
- Topic: Advice on adventure bike
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Advice on adventure bike
Hello everyone, I only had one motorcycle until now, a 1998 Honda Hornet which I've been riding for about 5 years (traveled about 20,000 km). I'm looking to change that and buy an adventure motorcycle and I'd like your advice considering the following: Important points: - Handling. - I'll be riding ...
- Tue Oct 06, 2015 8:35 pm
- Forum: WELCOME NEWBIE
- Topic: Hello from Portugal
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Hello from Portugal
Hello everyone!
My name is Ruben, I'm a Portuguese 30 year old and I'm looking for some advice on a new bike, but for now, I'm riding a 1998 Honda Hornet
Hope to see you around!
My name is Ruben, I'm a Portuguese 30 year old and I'm looking for some advice on a new bike, but for now, I'm riding a 1998 Honda Hornet
Hope to see you around!