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Big bikes or small bikes? After nearly a decade of riding around the world, we’ve ridden everything from a 1,900cc Yamaha Raider to tiny 220cc and 250cc bikes, and plenty in between. In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of big, small, and middleweight motorcycles for everything from fly-and-ride trips to long-term, around-the-world travel.
We talk about the bikes we’ve loved, the ones that surprised us, the ones that gave us trouble, and which motorcycles we’d consider if we could start from scratch. Most importantly, we share what we’ve learned about finding that “Goldilocks” motorcycle that balances cost, capability, reliability, comfort, and adventure.
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