XT600E or tenere?
NB I posted this in the "which bike" forum, but it was suggested that I put it here instead (sorry for double posting):
Due to the general very high prices of bikes in Denmark and the limited availablity of used enduro bikes I have narrowed it down the the Yamaha XT 600 for a longer trip (either europe / africa or Ameracas have not decided yet).
However there are several options:
1) XT 600 E late 1990's with 30.000-40.000 km's (USD 6500)
2) XT 600 Z Tenere 3AJ with 45.000 km's (USD 6000)
3) XT 600 Z 'Ur' Tenere 55W with 65.000 km's but recently rebuild engine.(USD 4500)
4) I could buy a next to new XT 600 E (USD 8500-9000)
My brain tells me option 1 or 4 would give me less trouble but will also be the most expensive options. However my heart tells me the Tenere as I in some unrational way find it a more 'cool' and adventurous bike. It also has the larger tank, but I could just fit the acerbis 23 l on the 600 E.
Any suggestions and comments on the options will be greatly appreciated!
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