Greetings!

This is my first post on this site. I've spend hours reading but would like some advice, which I know the people here are not lacking.

I thought I knew what I wanted to buy (2002 or newer F650gs Dakar) but the more I read on this site the more scatterbrained I've become. Here is what I'm looking to do and would like some of your thoughts and experience since I don't have any myself (this will be my first motorcycle). On a side note I'm fond of Jeeps and my 80 series landcruiser. They are the go anywhere and do everything type vehicle - that's what I'm looking for in a motorcycle.

1) I live in Northern Arizona and need a motorcycle that will be able to handle lots of dirt roads and with a little trail riding mixed in.

2) Don't want to be limited to just dirt with frequent excursions on the main highways in the area. With the motorcycle I would like it to be able to cruise at highway speeds (75-80 mph) comfortably to get to some destinations I would like to ride (e.g. Baja or mainland Mexico).

3) When I originally starting looking I was looking for a twin, then decided on a single, now I'm back to a twin. What would be best for a bike that will last me a long time. (forget the Africa Twin or the 650 Transalp. I would buy a used AT in a heartbeat if they were in the US which they are not - fricken honda)

4) Here is what I've been considering:

• Honda Transalp 600 or NX650,
• KLR old or new
• the BMW 650 Dakar (love the styling just overpriced with questionable reliability - if I'm wrong on this please correct).
• KTM Adv650 or ?? - know a guy that has had two 950s and blew both motors. fluke or typical?
• Suzuki??? - haven't even looked at. I've always ridden Hondas and just admire the BMWs

5) I don't want to spend more that $6000 USD.

To the questions:
1) Should I go twin or single? For long distances would the singles have too much vibration?
2) Would the 600 Transalp do well offroad? I've ridden a KLR before and found it did well on the trails.
3) What are your thoughts on the above motorcycles?

I know I've pack a lot into this email but just want some thoughts based on experience.

Thanks!