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Originally Posted by Pedrosa
Well folks many thanks for the input. Here are some of my initial musings on some of the bikes suggested so far:
BMW GS1200GS- Despite not being a fan of the aesthetics,I am unwilling to rule out due to the reputation these machines have gained.
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I'd rule it out purely on the grounds that the 1200 BMWs, be they IL4 or boxers, are about the most unreliable bikes on the road, just ask any AA or RAC patrolman who deals with bike breakdowns. Gearboxes, electronics, servo brakes and shaft drive bevel boxes are just some of the common failure areas. Also the finish on later BMWs is dire compared to the quality machines they used to make years ago. The early 1150GS is a good bike, but that was about the last decent BMW made.
BMW are yet another company trading on previous successes, and selling a good old name rather than a good new product.