When you are thousands of miles from the nearest agent, having to carry only one set of spares is almost impossible to value. I have at least ten travellers through my house every year, and those on the same bikes say it was one of the best decisions they made before they left and I have even had some travellers get as far as NZ, send one bike home, and buy a bike to match here. It's not just the spares situation but it is so much easier to diagnose problems, and fit luggage from one bike to the other. Also, riding styles will be more similar so it is easier to stay togeher. The KZ454 Ltd is a great bike. As a custom style, it would be much more suitable than a sports bike for bad roads. There was a couple in their late 50's from New Zealand that used a pair of VT750 Honda cruisers for a trip from here to UK, twice I think, and they were very happy with them. Good luck with your trip, and look me up when you get to New Zealand.
Regards
Nigel in NZ
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