I don't think that the Virago 1100 seating position is good for touring.
Look for something with more upright seating. A VStrom would work better. Look at the maximum weight of the bike. You and the passenger with luggage thats a lot of weight. You want a bike over 1000 cc of a major brand that has good luggage made for that model.
Our first long trip was on a Honda 500-4. The second a Honda 750-4. The first cross country was on a BMW R80. Then we went to a BMW R100R and did 7 cross country trips on that.
We now have a BMW R1200GS. I prefer a bike without a big fairing, one with a small windshield. That saves on the total bike weight and you get more wind in the heat. You want a gas range of over 150 miles on a tank and a good aftermarket seat.
You have to have good riding gear for rain and cold weather and room to store it on the bike when its hot.
Don' go for the cheapest bike the does not fit you or might have maintenance problems.
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