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<blockquote data-quote="RossKean" data-source="post: 1462550" data-attributes="member: 19880"><p>That would be the Starbucks subset of the BMW demographic. A very real part of the genre. Probably half of all BMW GS bikes haven't seen a dirt road (or worse) and their ammo can monster sidecases are used only to transport groceries and beer.</p><p>On the other hand, there are a bunch who are completely on the other end of the spectrum. Some good stories out there...</p><p></p><p>For me, the F700GS is a fun bike to run around back roads and some dirt. Much better gas mileage and 200 lb lighter than the FJR. Not a trail bike by a long shot. Bought used, it is a reasonably economical (so far) bike that gives me an alternative for daily riding, more suited to camping and rougher terrain and gives me a backup when I am behind on the FJR maintenance cycle.</p><p></p><p>Wouldn't have any BMW as my only bike due to overall reliability and lack of local service, but I haven't regretted the purchase</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RossKean, post: 1462550, member: 19880"] That would be the Starbucks subset of the BMW demographic. A very real part of the genre. Probably half of all BMW GS bikes haven't seen a dirt road (or worse) and their ammo can monster sidecases are used only to transport groceries and beer. On the other hand, there are a bunch who are completely on the other end of the spectrum. Some good stories out there... For me, the F700GS is a fun bike to run around back roads and some dirt. Much better gas mileage and 200 lb lighter than the FJR. Not a trail bike by a long shot. Bought used, it is a reasonably economical (so far) bike that gives me an alternative for daily riding, more suited to camping and rougher terrain and gives me a backup when I am behind on the FJR maintenance cycle. Wouldn't have any BMW as my only bike due to overall reliability and lack of local service, but I haven't regretted the purchase [/QUOTE]
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