I have not yet crossed Africa so you can decide to ignore my post right now if you like.
Depending on the condition of the bikes I would normally go for the XT but the XL sounds to be fully prepped and ready to go! Perhaps parts are more readily available for Honda as well (don’t know). I’ve owned many bikes in my life but my 50cc Honda (when I was still in school) was the only bike that never, ever broke down.
You sound like an experienced traveller – I’d take the cheapest and smallest bike in the best condition and take along the bare minimum. If the bike breaks down you can sell it to locals or throw it into the Congo. If you decide you hate motorcycles you can sell it or set it on fire. If you injure yourself (hope not) or become ill with ebolamalariaids fever you can sell it or hide it in a bush until you can continue your trip.
P.S.
You ‘Ride’ a bike, not ‘Drive’ it – the distinction will become important when you grow to love motorcycles.
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