I think Hsinclai understands where I'm coming from.

I actually wished I were more mechanically inclined and know how to take apart the carb engine and put it back together, because then i might be confident enough to consider a DR. Carb engines do require tuning, partially or fully rebuilding the engine over a long trip. Thats not a problem for some, but I'm a noob with tools. So its me.

See, I'm the kind of mechanical noob who has never tuned, modified or taken apart a Yamaha FZ6S engine with 235000km on the odometer now. I had the bike for 10 years, buying it since it was 4 years old with 63000km on the clock. My mechanic insists valve clearance checks are a waste of money, and you know what? Turns out he was right and saved me the money. The bike has never done a valve clearance check. It was running perfectly fine two years ago when I decided to send it for an engine rebuild at 190000km to last the last 3 years I needed it for work, which will end in Oct 2019.

My wife rides a similar FZ6s model with 250000km now. We have never touched the engine. No rebuilds, no tuning, no cleaning the injectors, except for the engine rebuild by the dealer 2 years ago. We have been changing our own tyres, all fluids, sprockets and chain, fork seals, wheel bearings and all under my mechanic friend's mentorship. As a result I have never had the opportunity to take apart a carb engine.

I believe the DR will get u through any route in the right hands. I believe what you guys say about it being a reliable bike and taking you to places other bikes can't go. I'm just not that guy who tunes and rebuilds the engine.
When I write my ride report, you will probably see me stranded when a sensor inevitably fails in some place I will need a month to wait for a spare part. I took my chances. I liked the odds.