I vote for using an R80GS engine. Just as fun to mount in the frame, twice as many nice simple bits of rubber to swell up and cover your boots in petrol before you can just swap them out and you get to combine the two bikes with the best reputations so your head has to happy with it
Seriously, this is going to involve home made major parts. Three ideas:
1. Take the XT600E you know.
2. Learn about the FI.
3. Start learning enough Swahili/Urdu/French etc. to ask things like "Is there a fab shop that can straighten a gearbox output shaft and weld this engine mount".
Ooh, I know, how about a 1974 Triumph Twin motor? Worked for Ted Simon and you never have to change the oil if you get the right one, just keep pouring it in the top
Good Luck & Enjoy your trip whatever you choose. Personally I'd just take the XT660.
Andy
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