The key question is whether you really need the dual-sport for your first moto.
If you're not sure about this, then definitely buy something used and at the lower end of the price range, and use that to figure out what you want / need to do the sort of rides you like.
Also, you might want to join ADVRider - there's tons of info there for all sorts of riders and a diverse group of guys. Also a large Classifieds section (visible only to members) that will give you a good idea on prices.
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