Last year I bought a 2002 DL1000 Vstrom in LA. Paid a little bit more than your 2k budget. It ended up costing about 3.5k after registration and insurance etc.
We did about 10k miles touring around before putting it into storage at a friends place in LA. Heading back next week for a 3 week tour into Baja for the Baja 1000, then will head back in May for another 3 week tour.
Has been a great bike for 2 up touring. Comfortable powerful and reliable.
Can highly recommend the Vstrom ? When are you starting off? I will probably be selling it after our May 2017 trip and it will closer to your budget by then.
Has panniers, top box,gps, Crash bars and bash plate etc.
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