Touring Ted:
I'll take the Dakar, it seems definitely more suitable than R1200R. I have enough time to do the necessary upgrades, and comfortwise we'll probably get used to less space in a few days.
By the way, I know that the last really well made BMWs were made in WESTERN Germany, before The Wall fell.
Still, I have faith in my Dakar and its Rotax-made engine. Water pump is practically the only regular weak point.
I replaced mine when I bought the bike, some 25000 kms ago, and it is still ok. Nevertheless I will replace it again before the trip and take another repair set with us, together with GS-911, fork seals, filters, spark plug and a handfull of screws, nuts, chain links and a duckt tape. That will have to be enough spare parts.
I hope.
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