Bike recommendation to buy in U.S
I'm looking to do a first time motorbike trip (Pan Am) and I was hoping I might get some recommendations.
I'm from the U.K and it was suggested I buy a Yamaha 660 Tenere, however as I understand it they are not imported into the States so I'm wondering what can I buy in the States that fits the bill.
I'd like to get a reliable bike for one person which will hold up to South American unpleasant road conditions, with good spare parts availability.
In my perfect world I'd get a bike for $3000 U.S so if the worst came to the worst and it was stolen I wouldn't be losing too much. I realise a Tenere would have cost much more.
To me the bike is just a means of transport so I'm not bothered about having a 'cool' machine.
Comfort is not a major priority as I'm not the sort of person who wants to do huge daily mileage.
I'd prefer something relatively economical but also big enough to load up with camping gear and fairly bulky photographic equipment.
I'm at the early stages of planning my trip but it would help to have some idea what to start Googling.
Many thanks
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