Sure, we may not know much about Skyliner, but the original request stated simply: "Which would YOUR choice be and what reasons? Anything to take into consideration when making the choice?"

No comments made about what he/she need the info for/ Maybe its just a conversation starter? bier

I read and consider all commits many times in the past I have been enlightened

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Ok - as others pointed out, nobody has answered your questions directly.
But I will give it a try....

Of the above mentioned bikes I would probably have choosen the BMW 800 GSA.

For what reasons:

1. Big gas tank and thus long range. In my opinion its very important for long distance riding.
2. Relatively low fuel consumption. I have barely tried a standard GS800 but I have been riding for weeks with a friend whos got one 800 GS and he usually got around 25-26 kms out of 1 liter of fuel with a gentle right hand - so relatively fuel efficient.
3. Low center of gravity, the gas tank is under the seat and not up to or above the handlebars, and that makes it a tad better on the rough stuff and when going slow.
4. Relatively low first gear, which makes it a tad better on the rough stuff and in slowriding, no need to use the clutch that often.

My 2 cents only though...

If I HAVE to choose between any of your list, i´d take the Triumph.
Basically, because the weight and performance.
BUT...
I would pick other simpler, inexpensive and reliable bikes before those i.e.
Honda XRV 750 Africa Twin, Kawasaky KLR 650, or the CB500X (with the Adventure kit from Rally Raid) to mention a few...

Technology is not a characteristic you need in RTW trip... Imagine yourself with a computer error in the Atacama desert. You need a bike that wont brake down, and if it brakes down, a bike that most mechanics anywhere in the world would be able to repair.
hope this helps!:scooter:

That will do nicely .......:clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::D:D:D: D:D:D

None of the 4 bikes mention would be on my list.

I suggest you enquire about a good old 1993-2003 Honda Africa Twin 750. RD07 / RD07a. They are totally dependable. Extremely easy to work on. They are not small, nor big. No electronics, except of the ultra practical tripmaster with three trips and 2 clocks.

23l fuel tank and 5 litre/100km on the road.

If doing only bush trails or sand, I would pick a Suzuki DR 650 SE for the low weight (145kg) - 1996 and up. While the F800GS is the last bike I would pick. Too damn complex. Too much electronics. Too expensive to fix.

To All: Good effort guys, one and all, but like on SO MANY threads on HUBB the
OP is a Ghost, a one post wonder who we won't see again.

None of our suggestions will ever be acknowledged or responded to. Typical.

Nice discussion among those who actually check in on HUBB once in a while, but now too many of these time wasting Ghosts show up ... ?c?

There is another thread started by Marcio Filho with the same question and exactly the same bikes... check it out...