Latest GS competitor....

[slparry]

oh he's a very quick rider and a hooligan to boot (not you Steve!!! )

oi ..... I have feelings you know

[fontana]

I don't think uninspiring is the right word here - mate of mine has a Hayabusa - admittedly at the time he had a Fazer thou when he rode my BCR and he is totally anti BMW and he really couldn't believe how deceptively quick and torquey it was

I was talking about my RS.
The BCR is a different kettle of fish but I see what you mean.
I rode my neighbours sons Kawasaki Ninja 250 the other day, and it was huge fun.
I mean it couldn't pull the skin off a rice pudding, but it was still a riot to ride.
Big numbers aren't everything.

[dave the german]

unless it's a lottery win then they are everything

[fontana]

I just remembered this, due to hit the showroom floors later this year.
A baby GS.
I believe there are two bikes in this new category (for BMW).
I heard it's going to be priced at under 5 grand, so clearly the RE is going to have it's work cut out.
That said, I read that the latter is a proper off road tool, whereas the BMW is just designed to look like one.
Still exciting though.
Hopefully build quality will be acceptable.
The rep at the show told me that this new range are being built under license in India, just like the RE