Thanks Touring Ted. We seem to be on the right lines because the bikes we have left on our list are in no particular order:
Honda Transalp 650
Honda Africa Twin
Triumph Tiger 955i
BMW F650GS
BMW F800GS (if cheap enough)
KTM 950 Adventure
Triumph Tiger 800 (if cheap enough)
Unfortunately, we have not ridden any of them as there are none for sale locally so we will have to wait. Do you think the roads will be bad enough not to contemplate the Triumph Tiger 955i? I am put off the KTM by short service intervals and how awkward some tasks apparently are. The two Honda's are both good contenders and maybe the BMW's although the Charlie Boorman 1200GS brigade puts me off BM's big time but I would give them a try.
We are looking to go next August, so I may buy the bike this winter, although travel through Iran looks very doubtful now so we may change our plans.
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