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As others have suggested, the main choices are the KLR and The DR 650's.
Unless you want to go smaller-more economical or burn up the highways faster with a twin, these two are the ones. An optional more dirt worthy choice is the XRL 650 Honda, but you'd need a bigger tank for sure on it. Also the range is somewhat limited on the DR 650.
Fuel range is generally not a concern with the KLR. Stock tank on it will give 250 miles or so before hitting reserve. I have an IMS tank on mine and can go 300 miles before reserve and when I run it dry on reserve, there is a "secret reserve" if you will lay the bike on its side left bar down you get 10 miles more!
The after market is strong for both the KLR and the DR.The KLR comes standard with a larger rear rack.
Price-wise , the KLR is more available and cheaper. There is an '06 with 4000 miles showing for sale in the ADV fleamarket now for $2300.00 THere you go.
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