Having had my XT 600 Tenere stolen I am on the lookout for a replacement.

I have a BMW 1150rt as a European touring bike and need a dirty bike.
The bike will, be an everyday commuter in UK, and also ideal for small weekend greenlaning.
Twice a year it will see some extended hardships, laden with petrol and water in a desert with 2 hard cases and camera equipment in a top box. Time negates me actually going RTW at this stage, but ultimately the intended goal is RTW. For now its just 2weeks covering about 4000 miles. Preferably warm.

Specifically I am looking for an aircooled single, preferably kick start.
I will be adding HID lighting as My Stolen Tenere lighting was dangerous at best.

What are the practical differences between these two bikes?

The DR600 having kick only and a 21litre tank, and the Yamaha being a 23litre tank. The Yamaha's foibles I have come to know and understand, but apparently the Suzuki is a completely different beast, yet no one has explained why. What areas do I need to look out for?

I should point out that I loved my 1VJ Tenere passionately. But as an impressionably teenager I experienced the roar of a DR600 djebel and its left an indelible mark one me.
I also really like the Djebel handguard/small fly screen fairing.

Still waiting for the Insurance to kick out... but probably just enough to pick up one of the bikes on flea bay from Germany or Italy.

Ohhh and any pointers in how to go about getting a European bike registered in a Brit's name? for importation?


Many thanks G