Input on these bikes to buy&ride?

Discussion in 'New Zealand' started by Limes, Nov 30, 2013.

  1. Limes

    Limes Adventurer

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    I am flying in from America for a month trip across both islands. we are starting in Christchurch so these are some bikes I found on Trademe I think would be good. let me know what you think!

    Gonna be about 5000 km total riding, over a month.

    <img src="http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/291781234.jpg">
    2008 Suzuki Bandit $6400

    <img src="http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/249504541.jpg">
    1996 Yamaha XTZ750 $5200

    <img src="http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/281743400.jpg">
    2009 Kawasaki KLR650 $7295

    <img src="http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/254378855.jpg">
    2002 Ducati ST2 $6400

    <img src="http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/294437669.jpg">
    2000 Honda XR650R $6000

    <img src="http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/288937585.jpg">
    2003 BMW F650 $7000
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  2. Pouakai

    Pouakai n00b

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    I'd be rooting for the Yam as it looks setup and will deal with some of the back roads (unsealed) nicely
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  3. Underground

    Underground unbefuckingbelievable

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    Yep they should be alright........ oh, its just the one you are after, right?
    XTZ for sure! its a poor cousin to the Africa Twin but still ok, put some nobs on it though.
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