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Kawasaki Versys will go the distance, will put a smile on your face through the twisties and can handle rough roads.. (Off road can probably be done, but that's not what it's meant for)

Alternatively, just fix the issues you have with the Gix' and bring that :-)
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have a test on an R6, they are a lot better over long distances than GSXR's. build quality is usually very good and prices quite low. Andy
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sorry, i should have said pre 06 r6 (05 is the best), 06 onwards would cripple you very quickly. Andy
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You might want to consider a FZ6 Fazer. It has a slightly detuned '03 R6 motor but with a comfy riding position. I can get 60mpg out of mine giving me roughly 230miles to empty - useful in Morocco I would think. They have a good reliability record and almost 100hp and 180Kg or so. They are cheap too.
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Kawasaki Versys will go the distance, will put a smile on your face through the twisties and can handle rough roads.. (Off road can probably be done, but that's not what it's meant for)

Alternatively, just fix the issues you have with the Gix' and bring that :-)
Only problem on this one is there are probably not heaps out there used given they are fairly new on the scene. If you try one, try the er-6f version as well. I tried both a while back and the versys seemed a slightly taller / softer / de-tuned version but practically the same bike. Both sat fairly upright and comfy. Both are a long way from a supersport though I'm a tall guy though, so the idea of a GSXR etc for touring was just off-putting as i'm cramped on one after an hour, let alone 6! Add the cost of insuring the thing and that was it for me.

At least when I was looking a while ago, these bikes were at a price point substantially better than the Fazer etc. Not sure what the used market is like, I think 2006 was first model for er-6f, 2007 for the Versys?

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UK vs Aus Buying - Big question here will be getting it registered and insured. Are you going to be resident in the UK? There are a few other threads on this, suggest having a look around, but it can be a challenge.

Good luck anyway, in my experience, most things with 2 wheels are fun, I spent a number of years commuting/touring a fair bit of aus on a 250 GSX, so you can get away with just about anything.
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