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At one point I was very critical of these “Adventure Bikes” and due to an extensive amount of trail riding and motocross racing as a young man, I felt they were much to heavy for any serious trail riding, as I rode a Honda XL250. Then after watching several Utube videos of guys riding the new HD, BMW m, MG and other heavy adventure bikes, I have admitted to myself that the issue was not the bikes weight. It was I simply was not near as good of a rider as these guys on the heavy duel sport bikes of today. This being admitted, I’m still not convinced they make a great 500 mile day touring machine. However I could also be wrong about that one too🤔
At one point I was very critical of these “Adventure Bikes” . . . I’m still not convinced they make a great 500 mile day touring machine. However I could also be wrong about that one too🤔
This being admitted, I’m still not convinced they make a great 500 mile day touring machine. However I could also be wrong about that one too🤔
Actually, Dan, the reason I initially purchased and then continued for years to ride my 1991 BMW R100GS was the fact (that at least for me) it was the most comfortable road bike I've owned. I'm not an Iron Butt class rider, but I've pulled several 500 mile and a few in the 600s on this bike. My BMW dealer east of Pittsburgh at the time considered the GS his traveling bike, and he had access to the full lineup.With birthday #79 fast approaching (tomorrow) the Beemer has gotten slightly tall for me. Not the easiest bike to lower, but that might have to happen ....... or sell it and shop for the 'roadster' version of the GS, the R100R. Basically a factory-lowered airhead GS. They show up frequently. The first BMW Battle of the Legends in the early 1990's had the riders on the R100R. That was a fun video ...... watching the two Number 9's, Springsteen and Nixon, duke it out.Bob
Happy birthday ohiorider!Scott
Good review Bob. I can’t argue the fact that a lot of riders use the duels for serious touring, because I’ve never owned or even ridden one. When one has only owned cruises style bikes and older mid peg models like the Honda customs of the 80s it’s difficult to look at an adventure bike and see the qualities that lies within. Maybe I’ll give one a try before I age out.