Hi Dicky,
I really like the old Yamaha XT600. Quite fuel efficient. Good engine power. Does well on longer trips.
The newer XT660 is said to have some irritating down-sides, and to be more thirsty. That could be just bad talk, but I've heard it from all continents and all ages of drivers...
I would choose to stick to the old XT600 and to do the appropriate tune-ups like an oil-cooler, wind-defectors/collectors (for cooling the engine and keeping the driver from too much draught.
However... this is a BMW side, so... I'm way off topic!
The beemers are very good bikes. Some modifications and they are excellent. The costs vary from moderate to less comfortable costs... If I recall correctly the XT600 weighs in at around 170kg wereas the all stripped down beemers starts at 220kg - those 50kg is a lot of load once the bike tips over (which bikes do have a nasty tendency of doing...).
My R80 tips the scale at around 270-280kg...
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