You base your review of the 640's ability to cross Africa on the fact that you know 3 bikes that did it?
Please. There's at any given moment DOZENS of bike riders crossing Africa on anything from Varaderos to Hyosung 200's
I also like the 640, but before KTM can prove its reliable, I wont touch it with a stick.
And before you say I'm making assumption, ask how many Forum members have had their 640's engine's fail in the last year.
That being said, I like your comments nonetheless, so please keep up the good work on this thread.
Its a fresh way to look at the bikes out there.
Have you tried Kawasaki yet?