Your experience is common. Yes, we are a long way from source but the adventure biking market is becoming really expensive as suppliers try to meet demand. There are alternatives to choose from. Amazon will come in soon and suppliers will get a shock.
More and more adv riders are choosing much smaller and cheaper bikes. You do not need a $30k BMW GS. In fact, watch Charlie Boormans videos on the Long Way Round on YouTube. Look at Lois on the Loose too as a contrast.
The go now seems to be soft panniers and minimum weight.
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