+1 for a Yamaha XT660. If you have the cash this thing is made for the trip you describe.
OR (no surprises here) - the venerable / legendary tran-African budget No1 choice = Yamaha XT600E.
Somewhat surprised you put a Honda XR650 before the XT.
The only thing a XR650 does better than a XT is go much much quicker. A mate of mine has one without a cush drive and it's blisteringly quick for an old school trail bike.
Another older bike which spring to mind for this trip is the excellent Kawasaki KLR650.
Now very very difficult to find Honda Africa Twin's that are still low mileage and in good nick. Most have been RTW'd to death (for good reason).
Almost any 600cc trail bike is powerful enough to haul you and your kit around the globe.
I suppose it all depends on finances?
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Triumph Bonneville 800 (2004), Yamaha XT600E (1999), Honda XBR500 (1986).
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