Honda XR650L or Suzuki DRZ400S
Ok, first some background. I am looking for a good bike to RTW. I will be doing the ride in small bites rather than a continuous journey. I want something that is as comfortable off road as it is on and low tech/maintenance is key as well. So FI is out as is lots of electronics. I also plan to travel light. I will use soft panniers and bring camping gear and keep what I carry to a minimum. I am going to try to keep the gear weight under 40 pounds/18kgs. I am about 200lbs/90kgs. After a lot of research, I have narrowed it down to the Honda XR650L and Suzuki DRZ400S. The bikes are very similar in terms of specs and I find myself torn at which would be easiest to live with on the road. I like these models as they have both remained virtually unchanged for a couple decades, have a lot of aftermarket support and are readily available where I live.
Are both equally easy to get parts for around the world?
Is one head and shoulders better than the other?
Which would you choose amongst these two?
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