Another thumb up for the Honda Crf 250L. Theres a woman from Wales taking one on a RTW tour now and I think she has done 60 k miles on it without any major problems except from a cracked subframe. But she got ot welded and repaired quite easily I think. Theres also a dutch couple on a RTW tour with crf 250s.
I have ridden Crfs as rentals ceveral times and have around 10 k kms on them and find them great little machines. Have never heard anything about top end problems on them. But of course if you run them like 650 singles speedwise they will have problems for sure.
Crfs will need a bit upgrading as all bikes would for a overland tour and seat is mentioned above. Fuel range is also a problem as the original tank only takes 7,7 liters. It only goes 272,2 kms before your empty - dont ask how I know...  . Probably less if you load it up a bit and ride hard.
Luggage options might also be limited.
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