I think it depends totally on how you want to ride the trip!
The two bikes are two different animals - on the HP2 I'd be wearing motocrossy/travel gear and soft luggage and travelling very light and fast on all the backroads, whereas on the GSA I'd be into touring gear and a little luxury, big tent and travelling much slower.
up to you - how do you envision your trip?
btw on the HP2 - forget the big fuel tank unless you can find the perfect one really cheap - strap spare plastic fuel cans on (securely!) and use when needed only. You'll only really need it in parts of Bolivia, plus the occasional long stretch - but it's easier to carry spare fuel when needed than spending a grand or more on a larger tank and cursing the weight bulk and cost.
kiss...
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