As a quick follow up,
I rode a XR650R for 16 years! I did a dual sport plate conversion, suspension upgrades, and larger fuel tank in 2001. I just road that bike and never had issues. 2 sets of rear brake pads, 3 sets of front, original for seals! Changed oil and filter the start of each season, and mid way through. Changed the brake fluid every 2 years and changes the coolant every 2 years. Never failed to bring me home. This bike still had the original chain and sprockets after 16 years. I cleaned the chain with a brush, used only 80W90 oil to lube the chain after cleaning it. OEM fuilds and filters...since 2000. I sold that bike to a good friend for more than I paid for it new in 2000. It was the undefeated Baja 1000 champion for there 8 years it ran. 2008 the next generation came into play on the baja and the bike left production.
What I emphasize is Hondas reputation, reliability, and its maybe not first on race day, but you do not need a pit crew to keep to running. Thats real value!
I have the exact same story on the older XR600R 93 I sold in 2000 after 7 years of riding.
I also own a 2001 GL1800 Goldwing, 73k miles on it. My 3rd Goldwing and over 125K miles riding on the street between all three.
Same story, tires, brake pads, 2 batteries, oem oils and filters and just ride it.
I have owned 3 KTM's "1 new" and 1 used BMW RT 46k miles, and I can not make those statements on those bikes.
Between an ABS issue, Throttle Body Shafts, Ignition Puckup Sensor, Rear Dif Bearing issue, I spent 3 times on repair parts on my RT, than 1993-2016 3 goldwings and 125K miles in just minor services, oils and filters, and no repairs, Thats a fact!
Good luck on whatever you choose, Welcome to addiction!
My new suspension upgrades are coming in for my African Twin from Touratech. I welcome you all to call these guys. Wonderful do deal with. Quality well thought out products, and they stand behind them. If your not happy, send them back! They want you happy!