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1st or 2nd generation Norge fits the bill quite well...550 lbs, creature comforts, a blast to ride, enough wind protection, and if you did drop it, you could pick it up.
Any VFR (Honda 750), from '90 to '97. 100 hp at the crank, single side swing arm, under $2,000..simply brilliant. Probably can sell for same price as purchased in that year range.:-)
here's mine, 450 lb and 113 HP
That's the icing on the cake, there is a Honda dealer in every town of ...10K+ population...Try that with a Duc or Guzzi..support important in an unknown history.I like the idea and have done it ...adventure for sure.Another choice is the Suzuki GS fours.. pretty much bullet proof, cheap and shaft possible.(although I prefer chain.
Beauty! ST are on my list too. ST3 in particular. Know nothing of Ducati so maintenance intimidates me. There isn't a shop within 2000 km of here. If I buy it; I maintain it.
Yamaha FJ09? Light,fast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdnLnCxGEtw
I would think the VFR if you are talking "sport touring," but I don't know any thing about them. I'm only *assuming* a Honda would be bullet proof. I would say Norge, but I do know something about them, and I don't like the electronics. I'd avoid a belt drive if there is a lot of gravel. I'd avoid a Duck like the plague if you don't work on them. Likewise, Bavarian Money Wasters are just that if you don't work on them, and sometimes you can't. "That'll be two thousand dollars, sir.." Yeah, you need hard bags. Like Pete, I'd go anywhere on the old G5, but there is a certain amount of maintenance involved. That leads me back to Honda.
Absolutely. Light, powerful, great handling, reliable and with good dealer support, can be found inexpensively.A helluva bargain, and a fine all-around bike.