Thanks to all of you for the warm welcome!

@Chalk Two: I have the feeling, that the change to the ABS version was made in a hurry. Reading the manual (which has separate chapters for the ABS and 'classic' version) was quite dissapointing.
It starts with a non-adjustable fork suspension and reaches to 'The main fuse is difficult to acces. To change it, refer to a YAMAHA garage.' The same was said about dismounting of wheels (see the thread: Dismount wheel of XT660Z Tenere with ABS brakes).
I think this is a no-go for a travel bike. So in my eyes the classic version after 2008 is the more complete bike. But I can also see many positive aspects.

Rolle