Which one? , ARGE is driving me nuts after selling the Africa Twin and nearly getting a hernia lifting it into the back of a pickup truck I have the money to buy another bike for the big trip , bike then visas etc....

I've got two choices :

A DR650 a 2001 model electric start.

Or a TT600R 2001 model (kicker only)

TT600R ~
Good
lighter and better suspension , and kicker (I like kickers) , twin carb for better high speed crusing getting out of Europe.
TT600R~

Bad

Tiny fuel tank 10litres

Nobody has ever heard of it not even my local Yam dealer = slightly harder to source parts but thats ok major bits will be replaced before departing.

Its reputed to have electrical issues which nobody seems able to quantify other than electrical issues

Twin carb = more bits to go wrong.
No battery = need to put in a charging circuit for my electronic toys.


DR650
Good~
Indestructable and only 3 flaws which can be fixed before departure (a chain roller bearing , the neutral light switch in the engine and something else I forget)
Leccy start
17 litre tank

Battery for charging up toys

Bad ~
7-10 kilos more than the TTR600R
Not as good suspension as stock
They leak oil due to gasket design.

They are both so close in their spec with good and bad bits I can't decide.

Range isn't a massive issue though in that I'm going to carry 2 10 litre jerry cans.

Any thoughts?

Thanks.

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