160 000 km on my r11gs - at least 1/3 of this on dirt, filth corrugations and whatever else central australia has to offer, plus plenty of long days in the saddle at 170 - 190 km/h. lots of two up.
only one hassle to report: final drive bearing gave out at about 150 000. recent gearbox overhaul revealed nothing untoward.
yep, it's heavy, but the centre of gravity is low too. you just have to ride well - they don't feel as big as they look.
i must agree that it's a good idea to stick to giving opinions about the bikes one knows about. V-srtrom or CapoNord? i wouldn't have a clue, and never will to judge by the way the old BM does its job.
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