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Both the XT660R and XT660Z Tenere have taken our forum members from on side of the world to the other already.

Many in fact on Tenere's. The bike is definately up to the task povided the rider and it's equipment, and of course his skills and endurance are a large part of the equation. Tyre changes roadside, chain and sprocket, some even had to change / repair forks on the go, all these things that are potential misshaps need to be negotiated by the capable hands of a relentless hardcore rider.

Please read the avventures of JMO (Jenny Morgan) who flew the bike to the US and rode it over desert, ice, snow and rocks from coast to coast, all on her own.

You've come to the right place regarding choice of bike and amount of informations, and now the rest is up to you. Good luck.