You didn't mention your budget ?
I hate to say it. But you can do far worse than an older R1200GS.
You can get a mint ten year old bike for under £5000. As long as it's been cared for (most have), then it will serve you well.
I used to slate the 1200GS's on here until I went out and finally bought one for my Two-up touring needs.
Mine is ten years old with 60,000 miles. I bought it from a dealer with an AUB warranty and EVERYTHING is covered on it. You even get 18 months Euro cover which includes breakdown and recovery. They'll even give you a hire car/bike.
I don't think id own one without a warranty as when they do go wrong, there is no such thing as a cheap fix on a GS. But get one with a BMW warranty and stay within Europe and there is very little to beat it.
I would NEVER own one as a solo rider, but for a bike that can carry two people and their luggage in a great deal of comfort with plenty of grunt and power, it really is a hard bike to beat.
I never thought Id ever write this post...
P.S. I've had a 650 V-strom. Good bike. But for two up it was a bit cramped and didn't have the grunt of the bigger bikes It's certainly no featherweight either. But it will certainly handle your trip .
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Did some trips.
Rode some bikes.
Fix them for a living.
Can't say anymore.
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