Ok, though I like to consider myself as a rather experienced biker I have now a big problem in choosing what bike for my further travels. I will give you a small history so you understand a bit more why this question is asked for the millionth of time here again...

Until last year I had a 1200GS Adv. I LOVED the bike, did 50k on it but since we moved closer to work (=6km) I go with the bicycle everyday... so I had a mighty GSA standing doing nothing in the garage and sold it.

My wife SAID she wanted to come along on my trips, so we bought two DRZ400, prepped and modded a lot and now we are 2 months on our way around Europe and she wants to go home as "it is nothing for me doing this stuff"...

We agreed that I can do my RTW trip(s) alone from now on.

But since I will be traveling alone, I can do it on the bike I want...
Which gives me the problem of choosing between the Suzuki DRZ400 the mighty GSA or a Ténéré 660.

My pro's and con's at this time:

DRZ400:
PRO's: I own it, small, light, versatile, I can do whatever I want with it, I know the mechanics and can repair it myself.
CON's: It gives me a really hard time on my ass!!! I already changed the seat and I have a sheepskin and still hurts like hell after 150 to 200km. And the lack of power on the road; I find it impossible to travel big distances a day 'to get somewhere'.

GSA:
PRO's: had the bike, loved it in every way, luggage system is great, ride is great, comfort is great...
CON's: Heavy! and Expensive, as I don't have one anymore, need to buy one just for traveling purposes.
Did a BMW offroad course with it, so yes I can pick it up by myself and I can drive it offroad... but not as swiftly of course as the DRZ.

TENERE:
I don't have one, never been on one, but I hear so many good things about it that I consider one. I think it's a inbetweener of the DRZ and the GSA.

So, what are you guys thinking? Please no 'hate' responses about these bikes, I am seriously in a conflict with myself on choices.

I am planning on doing Africa and Eurasia with the bike in the coming two years, so yes, long distance driving in some comfort is a must. I know that for pure offroad the DRZ will be king, but question is, am I really going to do every bit of the journey offroad...? Ihonestly don't like the DRZ for on the road... the last thousands of km I've been thinking only one thing: wish I hadn't sold my GSA and was here with the GS. But then the tenere is half the price of the GSA... aaaaaaargh.... advice please!

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