plum
8th July 2016, 12:07
Hello
Leaving late September to ride Peru, Ecuador and Colombia. I have bought a 250cc Chinese bike ( Sumo Tekker) which I am having prepped by a contact outside Lima. The bike is a Chinese copy of the KTM 200/390 series. My contact uses them as tour bikes and says once he has modified them they just keep going. If you think 250cc is small, I managed 6000km in Central America on a Suzuki 125. Plan to be home Dec 22. I speak about 150 words of Spanish and have muddled through Central America, Cuba, Morocco and Spain on bikes without too much hassle.
Will probably travel around 8000km, mostly on tarmac. I plan to do a few of the "devil roads" but at a gentleman's pace as befits my pensioner status. I will be staying in hotels / hostels and anticipate my budget at around $NZ75 a day ( accom, food, fuel). Will also take in a few tourist activities which should cost around $1000 to $1500. I bought my bike for $2300 including one year's insurance, new pirelli tyres, rack etc. I can give you details of my contact who has a good reputation in the south american motorbike community. There is a buy back scheme which will give about 50% back - but I may donate the bike to local charity when I have finished. I am taking my own GPS, luggage, helmet and riding gear.
If anyone is interested in joining me get in touch. My profile is on the site along with a few blogs. As an aside I do not have any commercial interest in this and will not be seeking or handle any money . It would just be nice to share all or some of the ride with like minded people.
Regards
Plum (Peter)
Leaving late September to ride Peru, Ecuador and Colombia. I have bought a 250cc Chinese bike ( Sumo Tekker) which I am having prepped by a contact outside Lima. The bike is a Chinese copy of the KTM 200/390 series. My contact uses them as tour bikes and says once he has modified them they just keep going. If you think 250cc is small, I managed 6000km in Central America on a Suzuki 125. Plan to be home Dec 22. I speak about 150 words of Spanish and have muddled through Central America, Cuba, Morocco and Spain on bikes without too much hassle.
Will probably travel around 8000km, mostly on tarmac. I plan to do a few of the "devil roads" but at a gentleman's pace as befits my pensioner status. I will be staying in hotels / hostels and anticipate my budget at around $NZ75 a day ( accom, food, fuel). Will also take in a few tourist activities which should cost around $1000 to $1500. I bought my bike for $2300 including one year's insurance, new pirelli tyres, rack etc. I can give you details of my contact who has a good reputation in the south american motorbike community. There is a buy back scheme which will give about 50% back - but I may donate the bike to local charity when I have finished. I am taking my own GPS, luggage, helmet and riding gear.
If anyone is interested in joining me get in touch. My profile is on the site along with a few blogs. As an aside I do not have any commercial interest in this and will not be seeking or handle any money . It would just be nice to share all or some of the ride with like minded people.
Regards
Plum (Peter)