I agree with Fred's comment above: The key issue is not so much suitability of the motorcycle, it is availability of parts for the motorcycle.
I was in Goma a few months ago, and the streets were absolutely jam packed with cheap and nasty 125 cc Chinese motos. It seems there was some kind of program to disarm the population whereby anyone could hand in a weapon and be given a small motorcycle in return.
I'm not sure how suitable these bikes would be for cross-country travel, but I am certain that the locals have already tried and found the answer. The key point is that you will be able to find parts, tires, service for these things anywhere in Eastern DRC.
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