Reliable, simple, cheap. Which bike?
I'm having real trouble picking a trans africa bike. The priorities are reliability first and foremost (Hondas have a good rep but what about newer XT600s - are they as good as the old Teneres? - and how reliable are DR650s and KLRs?)
Next it has to be simple and easy to work on so does this realistically rule out water cooled bikes? I have an old Tenere now which I find really easy to work on and bodge as required but I'm rubbish technically if i'm honest.
I think KLRs, XTs and DRs are cheaper but is that due to lower build quality and lower reliability?
Am I right to be wary of BMWs? They seem expensive, heavy and difficult to sort out when they go wrong- which they seem to do too much for my liking. So many people seem to love them so are they a viable option?
My current Tenere is just too old and knackered for the job. All musings are very much appreciated.
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