https://ukgser.com/forums/showthread...ilitation-tour
This is a write up of an Iceland trip. The organiser will periodically take a few people round Iceland, sometimes on a trip suitable for big Adv bikes but mostly a more hardcore one.
As you can see, for these hardcore trips the average bike is a midsized KTM (520 - 690). It seems that just being light is not enough, you need power for the terrain. Other popular bikes for the trips are BMW X challenge and Husqvarna.
If you’re worried about reliability then:
A- learn to do your own mechanics
B- Have a good mechanic go through the bike with a fine tooth comb before you go
It sounds like your trips will be one offs rather than round the world ie coming home after each trip - if that’s the case then long term reliability is not so much of an issue.
Good luck
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