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Tyres are 32c paselas, good allround tyres, roll nicely on the road and enough grip to getaway with a bit of light, dry off road.
Disc brakes don't weigh a great deal really, and give good reliable all weather performance, and no worn rims to worry about... think the bike comes in about 12kg with rack, guards and those tyres. No featherweight but really not bad for such a tough and versatile bike. Don't really notice the weight...
Hostels and BBs... Ha! No, we camped, pretty rough, if going again I'd take a thicker sleeping bag (took a super lightweight junglebag) and an inflatable matt for sure. The nights were cold and uncomfortable.