My wife has a Transalp 700 but finds it on the heavy side and usually needs help with manoeuvring it. I have a Varadero 1000 so we are also a bit mismatched on the power and tank range side of things which has caused a bit of frustration and angst on some tours when tiredness and irritability has kicked in. Soooo, we are slowly coming to the conclusion that we need to get 2 new bikes, the same. Currently we do 2-3 Euro or Scottish/Irish tours a year plus several weekend trips, but some big life changes loom in the next 2-3 years should see loads more time for greater exploration - turkey and beyond, south America etc.

Wife wants light, lowish seat - the Transalp is ok, it's the weight that she can't cope with. I want reasonable Power. Both want comfort, decent fuel range, and options for ready made luggage and accessories. Options seem very limited:

ktm690 - light, powerful, luggage and accessories available. Exciting and I NEED one Expensive and poor fuel tank range. Skyscraper seat height, rare as hens teeth it seems.

BMW G650GS. cheap, Loads of options. Should be good Mpg. It's a BMW.

Yam Tenere. Getting heavy again. Good mpg. Lots of accessories. Tall.

The BMW is the obvious choice, but I just can't bring myself to want what is billed as a beginners bike.

Anyway views, opinions, other options more than welcome.