Not exactly what you are asking, and for this I am sorry (I hate it when people answer anything but what was asked). In this case, I just can't help wonder.
If you have the bike that you have, and you are in the market for something equally big - why these two at all, and not one of the more common choices? The first one to pop into mind is the BMW R1200GSA - with the GS that coined the whole adventure bike genre and pretty much has ruled it since.
Now, a 1200 of any sort is not for me, but if I was to go down that route and had the money to spare, a BMW GS or a KTM would be at the top of my list.
The GS is far more nimble than it looks, both on and off road. It has all the luxuries and comforts one can dream of for an RTW, even two up - from past paced highways to currugated gravel roads and some serious terrain. And build quality is as good as it gets.
Now, if you have to choose between the two you mentioned, ICD stick with the one you've got and tailor it æ simply because you've got it, because you know it, and because the alternative won't make a huge difference in any regard.
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