DRZ 400 S (modded) or Dakar
Hi, First post here. My brother and I are taking a long trip through the US, Canada, Europe, Middle east, and across north africa. We hope to do a lot of off road.
I currently have a modded DRZ 400 (FCR Carb, Big Gas Tank, all the protection mods, corbin seat, new pipe, etc. No internal engine mods). Runs great, easy to work on, great off road. Can carry what I want. But vibes a lot at more than 60 mph.
I think I can swing buying a used BMW Dakar 650. But no experience with them. Will this be a better bike for the trip? Doesn't look that off-road capable, even though it's more so than the regular 650. It also doesn't have any bigger fuel tank, still only has five gears, and only 9 more HP than my modded DRZ. To me the main selling point is that it looks more comfortable.
Anyone care to weigh in to help me make this decision?
thanks!
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