Andre3000 55 Report post Posted November 30, 2015 I'm looking at investing in a F650 as a more road capable stablemate for the wr450. Most bikes in my price bracket are going to have covered at least 40k and between the years of 1996 and 2006. It is my understanding that for the most part the bmw motorcycle lineage especially the thumper are fairly reliable bikes and well capable of doing over 100k with effective servicing. Does anyone have any experience on the dual sport bmw's and if so is there anything to look out for or avoid? Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjm 3258 Report post Posted November 30, 2015 One day - I'm after a R-GS at some point. My Bandit 1200 keeps me happy while I'm waiting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted November 30, 2015 I know I'm being a bit OCD about this but having had and toured around on a old R 100 CS as well as owning a BMW with 4 wheels I feel the need to point out the distinction. Back in the day when BMW and BSA where racing against each other they where affectionately known as Beamers and Beezers. They have 2 wheels..lol Bimmer is a car. Beamer a bike. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coop 261 Report post Posted November 30, 2015 1200 GS is on the wish list as well. What ever you buy be sure to follow NZ distance riders Facebook/website. I've done a couple of rides including the 1000 miler on my 1098. Not the ideal bike to do it on but still fun. Hanging out for a GS for the next one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rubix 434 Report post Posted November 30, 2015 S1000RR is on the to-buy list at some point - I miss my R6 and K4 ZX10, but the tech that they're putting into the new Beamers is insane. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted December 1, 2015 i had a 1989 r100 gs pd. Do not be fooled,a GS is a road bike in disguise.But they are comfortable road bikes which can tackle all roads in NZ . 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eliongater 718 Report post Posted December 1, 2015 i had a 1989 r100 gs pd. Do not be fooled,a GS is a road bike in disguise.But they are comfortable road bikes which can tackle all roads in NZ . Those Dakar ones look sweet. I know a guy who has a 2015 or 2014 R 1200 GS which he rides all over the country and an e61 550i. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Young Thrash Driver 1020 Report post Posted December 1, 2015 You're all posers. My AG200 is where it's at! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
