BMW GS or cheap Honda for South America?
Hey all,
I've finally had to admit that my '82 Honda CB650 is not up for the run to TDF. As I looked at other options I found a guy getting rid of BMW F650GS for double what I was hoping to spend on another bike, but a lot cheaper then normal.
My question is: if I put the money I was planning to spend on keeping that aged Honda on the road, can I expect the newer BMW to repay me in reliability?
I'm a junky, on the cheap, sort of wayfarer and I like the nods I get for touring on a run down beat up cruiser. What sort of reactions will I get from people when I roll through on the shiney fancy looking F650? Will I get ripped off more? Will the bike get stolen? Will I be able to get it fixed outside of a dealer?
I've never owned a vehicle less then 15 years old and this is new ground for me...advice?
Thanks!
-Cruise
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