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Steve...i'd choose a cheap bike and ride it for 2 years before you embark on the trip. That way you become more familiar with the bike mechanically, etc...
As much as I'd like to refer you to a Jap bike as they make some amazing machines, unfortunately most of their 750s aren't sold in NA...so old BMW F650 or 1993 K75 s or c...
Also keep in mind the following costs...
1. You will spend 50-75 per day for gas, food and camping...minimum.
2. Riding gear($1000 jackets, pants, boots, gloves, etc.)
HTH
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Bike in the USA
If you want to buy a bike able to cruise at 70 MPH, do some great off road, easy to maintain, reliable , cheap to buy with tons of accessories. the KLR650 is a great choice or the DR650 .you cannot go wrong with any of these two. In the US there tons of places to ride offroad and you will seriously miss the best part of the country if you don't.
Used KLR with less than 7000 miles(2003+) $3500
gear to make it a RTW bike $3000 max (if you want to do it without hard luggae count maybe $1000 to make right)
My last KLR650 last me 80000 miles and was loaded with a good 40 pounds of luggages most the time, ton a accessories available here.
Good luck
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I would also consider the V-strom as it is not a dual sport nor a street bike, but rather both. The new competitor for the V-Strom from Kawasaki could be a good alternative. The Honda XL650/Suzuki DR650/Kawasaki KLR650 are all great bikes for around the world/around the country but are more dirt bike than cruiser.
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See the USA
Hello from Montana USA. In this state they say only 25% of the roads are paved. Don't wait four years....travel now. The dollar is cheap the USA and the world have not had a economic depresion...yet. A Monday Ride Along the Continental Divide - ADVrider Here is a short ride we did this summer. I was riding my $400.00 bike. I had lot's of fun.
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