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Thank you all for some insightful comments!
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Originally Posted by tremens
having worked on both recently, ktm and Japanese bikes I don't find ktm any more difficult to do maintenance on, as well any big difference in reliability.
Fun factor is on the KTM side though  Regarding value for the money, probably hard to beat v-strom.
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Interesting. I have to revisit KTM. Thank you for this comparison in maintenance, I had not heard that about recent models! I had hoped to avoid the high price tag on the KTM brand name but the bikes do meet a remarkable number of my criteria....
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Originally Posted by MEZ
Othalan, what is your budget in GBP...??? I'm selling my 2006 GS1200gsa which I bought from brand new and it comes with some amazing hand crafted bespoke luggage.
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Thank you for the offer. I do like the GS1200GSA, but it is not my style for a RTW travel bike at the moment. And this whole project is a bit more long term, so best not to wait for me to make a decision. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by Snakeboy
Since you already have mentioned the Honda Cb500X maybe its worth mentioning that it from 2019 comes with more suited offroad-potential than before. It has now 19’ front wheel, longer travel suspencion, engine slightly changed tuning for better low and mid range power.
A Suzuki V-Strom 650 might be an alternative. Reliable, can be taken off road to a certain degree, great power for two up, not very expensive either.
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I rode a V-Strom 650 before travel. I had not considered it because I know it is basically a street bike with only a tiny bit capability of dirt capability mixed in. Yet the reliability and comfort would be ideal for a passenger. Worth considering.
Great news on the 2019 CB500X! I may have to give one a test ride, see how it feels....
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