I cannot comment on either bike through personal experience but have read many good things about the V-Strom both here and on other forums, the Kawasaki is also a good bike but not as good two up.
You do not say where you are from but as you give a value in US Dollars that may be a clue, while it is possible to buy in the UK as long as you have an address the problem is getting insurance as a foreigner so many people buy in the Republic of Ireland where it is much easier, hopefully others will be along with more information about this.
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